Hollow Knight: Top Builds for the Grimm Troupe

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

Grimm, a memorable Hollow Knight antagonist, presents two challenging encounters: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These battles demand precise timing, quick reflexes, and strategic charm selection. All builds necessitate the Grimmchild charm (occupying two charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Build Strategies

Troupe Master Grimm Fight This initial encounter allows you to learn Grimm's attack patterns. It's a fast-paced dance, requiring careful positioning and well-timed attacks.

Nail Build:

Nail Build for Troupe Master Grimm

Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
Quick Slash
Longnail
Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build maximizes nail damage. Quick Slash enables frequent attacks between Grimm's moves. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength boosts damage significantly. Longnail offers extended reach, useful for hitting Grimm during attack recovery.

Spell Build:

Spell Build for Troupe Master Grimm

Shaman Stone
Grubsong
Spell Twister
Unbreakable/Fragile Heart
Grimmchild (Mandatory)

Ideal for spell-focused players, this build utilizes Shaman Stone's damage amplification and Spell Twister for rapid spell casting. Grubsong maintains soul reserves, while Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides extra health for survivability.

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

Nightmare King Grimm: Elevated Challenges and Optimal Builds

Nightmare King Grimm Fight Nightmare King Grimm is drastically harder. He inflicts double damage and moves much faster, demanding flawless execution. He also introduces a new flame pillar attack.

Optimal Hybrid Build:

Optimal Build for Nightmare King Grimm

Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
Shaman Stone
Mark of Pride
Grimmchild (Mandatory)

A hybrid approach is best here. Shaman Stone enhances spell damage (crucial for Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark), while Unbreakable/Fragile Strength and Mark of Pride boost nail damage for opportunities between spells.

Defensive Spell/Nail Art Build:

Defensive Build for Nightmare King Grimm

Grubsong
Sharp Shadow
Shaman Stone
Spell Twister
Nailmaster's Glory
Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This defensive build prioritizes spell damage (Shaman Stone, Spell Twister) and soul management (Grubsong). Sharp Shadow allows for safe dashes through attacks, and Nailmaster's Glory makes nail arts a viable damage source.

These builds provide a strong foundation for tackling Grimm's challenging encounters. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and comfort level. Good luck, Knight!