Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Grimm

Conquering Grimm: Optimal Charm Builds for Hollow Knight's Toughest Fights

Grimm, a captivating figure in Hollow Knight, presents two formidable challenges: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These battles demand precision, reflexes, and strategic charm selection. All builds necessitate the Grimmchild charm (occupying two charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Strategies

This fight, while challenging, is slower-paced than its Nightmare King counterpart. Focus on maximizing damage windows.

Nail Build:

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (essential for damage boost)
• Quick Slash (for increased attack speed)
• Longnail (extends nail range; a viable alternative to Mark of Pride given Grimmchild's slot usage)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build prioritizes maximizing nail damage between Grimm's attacks. Aim for at least a Coiled or Pure Nail for efficient damage output.

Spell Build:

• Shaman Stone (crucial for spell damage amplification)
• Grubsong (sustains soul supply for spell casting)
• Spell Twister (increases spell casting speed)
• Unbreakable/Fragile Heart (boosts mask count for more spell usage)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build is ideal for spell-focused players. Prioritize spells like Descending Dark and Abyss Shriek for significant damage.

Defeating Troupe Master Grimm unlocks the final charm notch, crucial for Nightmare King Grimm builds.

Nightmare King Grimm: Advanced Strategies

Nightmare King Grimm is significantly harder, dealing double damage and possessing increased speed and a new flame pillar attack.

Optimal Hybrid Build:

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (essential damage boost)
• Shaman Stone (amplifies spell damage)
• Mark of Pride (increases nail range for damage opportunities)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This hybrid approach combines nail attacks with powerful spells like Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark for burst damage.

Defensive Spell/Nail Art Build:

• Grubsong (maintains soul supply)
• Sharp Shadow (allows for quick dashes through attacks)
• Shaman Stone (amplifies spell damage)
• Spell Twister (increases spell casting speed)
• Nailmaster's Glory (boosts nail art damage)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This defensive strategy utilizes spells and nail arts, with Sharp Shadow enabling evasive maneuvers and Nailmaster's Glory enhancing nail art damage. Grubsong ensures consistent soul availability. This build requires Shade Cloak.

These builds provide a strong foundation for tackling Hollow Knight's most challenging boss encounters. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and comfort level.