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Darktide Grimoire Guide: How do Grimoires work?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Darktide Grimoire Guide: How do Grimoires work?

Learn how Grimoires work in warhammer 40000 darktide: picking them up costs an equipment slot and 25% of your wounds.

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Learn how Grimoires work in warhammer 40000 darktide: picking them up costs an equipment slot and 25% of your wounds.

Walkthrough
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    Grimoire spawns tend to glow green and can penetrate certain objects, making them easier to find.
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    When you pick up a Grimoire, you lose access to an equipment slot (e.g., medical crate or ammunition box).
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    Picking up a Grimoire also causes you to lose approximately 25% of your wounds. If you have four wounds, this is about one wound.
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    Picking up both Grimoires on a map results in a loss of 50% of your available wounds.
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    If a player carrying a Grimoire dies, the Grimoire will despawn. It is recommended that only players with high HP pick them up and prioritize healing stations and any available healing kits.

How Grimoire Spawns Work:

  1. Each map has an estimated 6-9 potential Grimoire spawn locations, but only two will spawn per mission due to random chance.
  2. Grimoire spawns typically appear in specific, named areas of the map. Look for these named areas, especially those not directly associated with an objective.
  3. If a map has three potential Grimoire spawn areas and you find one in the first and none in the second, the final Grimoire is likely in the third area, offering some predictability.
  4. Grimoires generally do not spawn on objectives that require you to escape or complete a long horde-based task.
  5. An exception is maps like Hab Drayko, where hordes may attack while you search for objects using your Servo Skull, such as on Floor 176. Some mission updates can feature spawns in these scenarios.
Tips
  • Consider the increased difficulty and risk when deciding to collect Grimoires, especially if your team struggles with the mission already.
  • Ensure players carrying Grimoires are well-supplied with healing and are in good health before picking them up.
  • Pay attention to mission updates, as some, like those on Hab Drayko, may have Grimoire spawns even during horde events.

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