Boss Guide · Hollow Knight
How to Beat Troupe Master Grimm
hard
Weak to:Shade SoulQuick SlashPogo slash on dive
About Troupe Master Grimm
The leader of the Grimm Troupe. An elegant, dance-like boss with precise dodge windows.
Attack Phases
1
Crimson Dance
Teleports and attacks with fire bats, uppercuts, and dive attacks. Each has a clear tell.
- ›Fire bat burst
- ›Dash uppercut
- ›Ground fire trail
- ›Cape dive slam
2
Pufferfish Finale
Inflates and shoots fire in all directions. Dodge through the projectiles.
- ›Pufferfish explosion
- ›Accelerated fire bats
- ›Rapid dashes
- ›Flame cape spin
Rewards
- •Grimmchild upgrade
- •Nightmare Lantern progression
Weaknesses
Shade SoulQuick SlashPogo slash on dive