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Best Charm Builds for Every Playstyle
Optimized charm loadouts for aggressive combat, soul/healing, and boss rushing in Hollow Knight.
The Aggressor (Nail DPS Build)
Focus: maximum nail damage and attack speed for destroying bosses quickly.
- Quick Slash (3 notches) โ attack speed increase
- Fragile Strength / Unbreakable Strength (3 notches) โ +50% nail damage
- Mark of Pride (3 notches) โ increased nail range
- Long Nail (2 notches) โ further range extension
Use 11 of 11 notches. Swap Fragile Strength for Stalwart Shell when learning new boss patterns.
The Mage (Spell Caster Build)
Focus: amplified Vengeful Spirit and Shade Soul for ranged combat.
- Shaman Stone (3 notches) โ +33% spell damage
- Spell Twister (2 notches) โ reduces spell Soul cost to 24
- Soul Catcher (2 notches) โ extra Soul on nail hits
- Soul Eater (4 notches) โ even more Soul generation
With this build, three Vengeful Spirit casts kill most common enemies. Ideal for fast room clearance.
The Survivor (Tank Build)
Focus: maximum survivability and healing for difficult encounters.
- Joni's Blessing (4 notches) โ replace masks with a single blue mask
- Quick Focus (3 notches) โ halves healing time
- Deep Focus (3 notches) โ heals 2 masks per focus
- Baldur Shell (2 notches) โ absorb hits while focusing
Not for beginners โ requires precise Soul management but makes healing nearly risk-free.