Master The Grimm Troupe quest in Hollow Knight. Learn how to upgrade charms, defeat Grimmkin, Troupe Master Grimm, and Nightmare King, and unlock rewards.
The Grimm Troupe is a challenging questline in Hollow Knight that involves fighting a series of powerful enemies and upgrading your charms. This guide will walk you through each step, from preparing your charms to facing the final boss.
- 1First, equip your Fragile Charms and visit Divine in the small tent in Dirtmouth. She will upgrade them into unbreakable versions for a significant Geo cost. If you lack Geo, sell relics to Relic Seeker Lemm.
- 2Equip the Grimmchild Charm and use a Dream Gate near the Dirtmouth bench.
- 3Locate and defeat the Grimmkin Novice in three different locations. Each encounter requires a different approach:
- Grimmkin Novice: Wait for them to attack before striking. Consider Unbreakable Strength and Sharp Shadow charms. Dodge their charges.
- 4Grimmkin Master: Similar tactics to the Novice, but slightly stronger with minor attack variations.
- 5Troupe Master Grimm: Focus on dashing through attacks, making Sharp Shadow essential. Healing is possible during the cloak spikes attack, especially with Quick Focus. After the fight, a chest containing a Charm Notch appears.
- 6Grimmkin Nightmare: This is a tougher version of the Grimmkin. Use Sharp Shadow and Unbreakable Strength.
- 7After defeating the three Grimmkin, return to Dirtmouth, enter the large tent, and use the Dream Nail on Grimm.
- 8Prepare for the Nightmare King boss fight.
Nightmare King Strategy:
- This fight is significantly faster and harder than Troupe Master Grimm.
- Dashing through attacks is crucial; Sharp Shadow is highly recommended.
- Healing is only possible during specific, fast attacks, making Deep Focus and Quick Focus useful, or healing during staggers.
- Consider defensive charms like Dream Shield to block projectiles.
- Maximizing health with charms like Joni's Blessing, Lifeblood Heart, and Unbreakable Heart can also help.
Upon defeating the Nightmare King, you will receive the Ritual achievement and return to Dirtmouth.
Alternative Path:
You can speak with Brumm near the Lantern in Howling Cliffs to receive the Banishment achievement instead of fighting the Nightmare King.
- Equip Unbreakable Strength for increased damage.
- Sharp Shadow is invaluable for dodging and dealing damage during attacks.
- Quick Focus and Deep Focus can aid in healing during brief openings.
- Dream Shield can block projectiles.
- Consider charms that increase your maximum health if you struggle with survivability.
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