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Grimm is a standout character in Hollow Knight, captivating players with his enigmatic charm and distinctive style. As the leader of the Grimm Troupe, he plays a pivotal role in the Knight's quest to save Hallownest, offering a rich side quest that culminates in intense boss battles. To confront Grimm, players must first tackle Troupe Master Grimm, followed by the formidable Nightmare King Grimm, both of which are among the game's most challenging encounters. These battles demand precise movement, quick reflexes, and the right charm setups to emerge victorious.

For both encounters, players must equip the Grimmchild charm, which occupies two charm notches.

Best Charm Builds For Troupe Master Grimm

Facing Troupe Master Grimm provides an initial taste of his moveset and combat rhythm. This fight emphasizes agility and precision over brute force, requiring players to dance around his attacks and strike at opportune moments. Here are some effective charm builds to help you navigate this challenging battle:

Completing this fight unlocks the final Charm Notch, essential for tackling Nightmare King Grimm with optimal builds.

Nail Build

- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength

• Quick Slash
• Longnail
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build focuses on maximizing Nail damage during the brief windows between Grimm's attacks. With a slower pace than Nightmare King Grimm, this Nail-focused strategy allows for multiple hits, enhanced by Quick Slash. Unbreakable or Fragile Strength is crucial for boosting Nail damage, while aiming for the Coiled Nail or Pure Nail is recommended. Longnail serves as a viable substitute for Mark of Pride, providing sufficient range to hit Grimm during the tail end of his moves like the Diving Dash and Uppercut.

Spell Build

- Shaman Stone

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

Ideal for those who prefer spellcasting or are less adept with the Nail, this build leverages powerful spells like Descending Dark and Abyss Shriek. Shaman Stone significantly enhances spell damage, while Spell Twister allows for more frequent spell use. Grubsong helps maintain Soul levels by converting damage taken into Soul, and Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides extra masks, enabling players to focus Soul primarily on spells.

Best Charm Builds For Nightmare King Grimm

Nightmare King Grimm presents a much fiercer challenge, dealing double damage and moving at a breakneck pace. His attacks now leave flaming trails, and he introduces a new attack involving flame pillars, which, while dangerous, also offers opportunities for high-damage spells like Abyss Shriek. Here are the best charm builds to conquer this daunting boss:

Best Build

- Unbreakable/Fragile Strength

• Shaman Stone
• Mark of Pride
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

A hybrid approach combining Nail and spell damage is essential against Nightmare King Grimm. Shaman Stone is vital for boosting spell damage, particularly for Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength and Mark of Pride enhance Nail damage during safe windows, maximizing your offensive potential.

Alternate Build

- Grubsong

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

This more defensive build focuses on spell usage and the underappreciated Nail Arts, with tools to evade Nightmare King Grimm's lethal attacks. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister are staples for spell damage, while Grubsong ensures a steady Soul supply. Sharp Shadow allows for damaging dashes through Grimm's attacks with the Shade Cloak, and Nailmaster's Glory makes Nail Arts a significant threat, chipping away at his health alongside strategic spell use.