The Grimm Troupe is DLC for Hollow Knight. It was released on October 26th, 2017. It is a secret questline in the Howling Cliffs. The premise of the DLC is simple a group of performers arrives in Hallownest, the underground kingdom.
Their intentions are mysterious, but players learn more about the Troupe as they progress through the quest line.
Grimm Troupe DLC also adds new gameplay mechanics like a new charm, the Grimmchild, which offers the player new abilities. The Troupe offers various challenges to the player. The unique feature of the DLC is the ability to customize the difficulty level, implying players can choose to fight high or lower levels of bosses.
The Way To Access The Grimm Troupe
Here is the way to access the questline of Grimm Troupe in three simple steps.
Step 1: Unlocking The Grimm Troupe DLC
Before jumping into Hollow Knight, the first thing to do is install the Grimm Troupe DLC. This DLC adds the Grimm Troupe, new items, bosses, and enemies.
To access Grimm Troupe first, you must progress to a certain point, defeating the Hornet in Greenpath. After defeating the boss, “Hornet” enter the city of Dirtmouth, where you’ll be introduced to Troupe Master.
Step 2: Locating The Troupe Master
After downloading the DLC, get a Dream Nail and head to a specific location in Howling Cliffs. There is a breakable there, which reveals a narrow tunnel. Dream Nail, the bug corp, exit the tunnel, light up the fire, and head to the city of Dirtmouth. Once in the city of Dirtmouth, the Grimm Troupe content is accessible.
The Troupe Master is a character who is introduced after defeating Hornet. He is located outside the entrance to Dirtmouth on a platform above the entrance.
Step 3: Join The Grimm Troupe
After locating the Troupe Master, he offers the opportunity to join the Grimm Troupe and accepts his offer to gain access to the questline. He asks you for a specific item called Flame. Flames are obtained by defeating certain enemies and bosses.
Speak to the Troupe Master and offer the Flame to him. Then you become part of the Troupe, and he rewards you with the Grimmchild. Grimmchild offers new abilities and bonuses, and it is mandatory to access the Grimm Troupe questline. There you have it; that is how you access the Grimm Troupe questline.
Final Thoughts
Grimm Troupe is a fantastic DLC added to Hollow Knight. It provides various challenges and new enemies to the game. The DLC is impressive, and its secrecy makes it a perfect endeavor. Unlocking the DLC is hidden, and the player must learn it.
The best part is it is free, so there is no need to worry about its price.
