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Grimm is a standout character in Hollow Knight, beloved for his enigmatic charm and striking appearance. As the leader of the Grimm Troupe, he adds depth to the game's narrative with a compelling side quest that ties into the broader journey of saving Hallownest. Engaging with the Grimm Troupe's adventures requires players to confront Grimm not once, but twice—first as Troupe Master Grimm and then as the more challenging Nightmare King Grimm. These battles are among the toughest in Hollow Knight, demanding precision, quick reflexes, and the right charm combinations to succeed.

All charm builds for both versions of the Grimm fight necessitate the use of the Grimmchild charm, which occupies two charm notches and is essential for accessing the boss fights.

Best Charm Builds For Troupe Master Grimm

Facing Troupe Master Grimm introduces players to his unique attack patterns and sets the stage for a fast-paced duel rather than a straightforward brawl. Success hinges on timing and precision, making the right charm build crucial.

Completing the Troupe Master Grimm fight unlocks the final Charm Notch, which is vital for optimizing builds to tackle Nightmare King Grimm.

Nail Build

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
• Quick Slash
• Longnail
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build maximizes Nail damage output, perfect for capitalizing on brief windows of opportunity against Troupe Master Grimm. Quick Slash enables more frequent strikes, while Unbreakable or Fragile Strength boosts each hit's impact. Aiming for at least the Coiled Nail or Pure Nail is advisable to effectively reduce Grimm's health. Longnail extends the Nail's range, compensating for the two notches occupied by Grimmchild, and is particularly useful during the latter parts of Grimm's attack sequences.

Spell Build

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

For those favoring spell-based strategies, this build enhances the Knight's magical prowess. With Descending Dark, Abyss Shriek, and Shade Soul at your disposal, Shaman Stone significantly amplifies spell damage. Spell Twister allows for more frequent spell casting, while Grubsong helps maintain a healthy Soul gauge. Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides additional health, ensuring more opportunities to use spells effectively.

Best Charm Builds For Nightmare King Grimm

Nightmare King Grimm escalates the challenge with doubled damage and increased speed, introducing new attacks and fiery trails that amplify his threat level. Exploiting his new flame pillar attack with Abyss Shriek can deal substantial damage, making strategic charm selection critical.

Best Build

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

A hybrid approach combining Nail and Spell capabilities is essential against Nightmare King Grimm. Shaman Stone enhances spell damage, crucial for utilizing Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark effectively. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength and Mark of Pride boost Nail damage and reach, respectively, allowing for impactful strikes when spells are not viable.

Alternate Build

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

This more defensive build leverages spells and Nail Arts while offering means to evade Nightmare King Grimm's deadly attacks. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister boost spell damage, and Grubsong ensures a steady Soul supply. Sharp Shadow allows for damaging dashes through attacks when equipped with Shade Cloak, while Nailmaster's Glory enhances Nail Arts, making them a potent tool alongside strategic spell use.