Conquering Grimm: Optimal Charm Builds for Hollow Knight's Toughest Fights
Grimm, a captivating antagonist 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 Builds
This fight, while challenging, allows for a more methodical approach.
Nail Build:
- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (mandatory for increased nail damage)
- Quick Slash (for rapid attacks)
- Longnail (extends nail range, a viable alternative to Mark of Pride given Grimmchild's slot usage)
- Grimmchild (mandatory)
This build maximizes nail damage output between Grimm's attacks. Aim for a Coiled or Pure Nail for optimal effectiveness.
Spell Build:
- Shaman Stone (mandatory for amplified spell damage)
- Grubsong (maintains soul supply)
- Spell Twister (faster spell casting)
- Unbreakable/Fragile Heart (increased health for spell-focused gameplay)
- Grimmchild (mandatory)
This build prioritizes spell damage, leveraging Descending Dark, Abyss Shriek, and Shade Soul for powerful attacks.
Defeating Troupe Master Grimm unlocks the final charm notch, crucial for Nightmare King Grimm builds.
Nightmare King Grimm: Charm Builds
Nightmare King Grimm is significantly faster and more aggressive, demanding a different strategy.
Optimal Build (Hybrid Nail/Spell):
- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (increased nail damage)
- Shaman Stone (amplified spell damage)
- Mark of Pride (extends nail range for crucial hits)
- Grimmchild (mandatory)
This hybrid approach utilizes Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark for burst damage, while nail attacks capitalize on openings.
Alternate Build (Defensive Spell/Nail Art Focus):
- Grubsong (maintains soul supply)
- Sharp Shadow (allows for dashes through attacks, assuming Shade Cloak is acquired)
- Shaman Stone (amplified spell damage)
- Spell Twister (faster spell casting)
- Nailmaster's Glory (boosts Nail Art damage)
- Grimmchild (mandatory)
This defensive build emphasizes spell damage and Nail Arts, using Sharp Shadow for evasion and Nailmaster's Glory to enhance Nail Art effectiveness. Grubsong ensures consistent soul availability. Remember to utilize Shade Cloak effectively with Sharp Shadow.
