Conquering Grimm: Optimal Charm Builds for Hollow Knight's Toughest Battles
Grimm, the enigmatic leader of the Grimm Troupe, presents two formidable challenges in Hollow Knight: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These encounters demand precise timing, skillful maneuvering, and strategic charm selection. This guide outlines the best charm builds to overcome both versions. Remember, all builds require Grimmchild (occupying two charm notches).
Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Builds
Troupe Master Grimm serves as an introduction to Grimm's attacks. This fight is fast-paced, requiring calculated aggression. The following builds provide a strong foundation for victory:
1. Nail Build:
- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
- Quick Slash
- Longnail
- Grimmchild (Mandatory)
This build maximizes nail damage. Quick Slash allows for rapid attacks between Grimm's movements. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength is essential for damage increase. Longnail provides extended range, compensating for the lack of Mark of Pride due to Grimmchild's two-notch requirement.
2. Spell Build:
- Shaman Stone
- Grubsong
- Spell Twister
- Unbreakable/Fragile Heart
- Grimmchild (Mandatory)
This build prioritizes spell damage. Shaman Stone significantly boosts spell power, while Spell Twister allows for quick spell casting. Grubsong maintains soul reserves, crucial for consistent spell usage. Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides extra health for survivability.
Defeating Troupe Master Grimm unlocks the final charm notch, essential for Nightmare King Grimm builds.
Nightmare King Grimm: Charm Builds
Nightmare King Grimm is significantly more challenging. He inflicts double damage and possesses enhanced speed and a new flame pillar attack. A hybrid approach proves most effective:
1. Best Build (Hybrid Nail/Spell):
- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
- Shaman Stone
- Mark of Pride
- Grimmchild (Mandatory)
This build combines nail and spell damage. Shaman Stone amplifies spell damage, while Unbreakable/Fragile Strength and Mark of Pride enhance nail attacks for opportunities between spell casts.
2. Alternate Build (Defensive Spell/Nail Art):
- Grubsong
- Sharp Shadow
- Shaman Stone
- Spell Twister
- Nailmaster's Glory
- Grimmchild (Mandatory)
This defensive build utilizes spells and nail arts. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister maximize spell damage, while Grubsong ensures sufficient soul. Sharp Shadow enables dodging attacks and dealing damage, and Nailmaster's Glory boosts nail art effectiveness.
These builds offer strategic approaches to conquer Hollow Knight's most demanding boss fights. Remember to adapt your playstyle to maximize the effectiveness of your chosen charm build.
