How to banish Grimm Troupe?

Learning how to banish Grimm Troupe in Hollow Knight offers players an alternative path to completing this challenging DLC questline. Instead of facing the intimidating Nightmare King Grimm boss fight, you can choose to permanently remove the entire troupe from Dirtmouth through a specific sequence of actions.

Prerequisites for Banishing the Troupe

Before you can banish Grimm Troupe, you must first begin their questline normally. This means lighting the Nightmare Lantern in the Howling Cliffs, summoning the troupe to Dirtmouth, and collecting at least three Nightmare Flames for Grimmchild's first upgrade. You'll also need to have encountered Troupe Master Grimm and begun his boss fight sequence.

The Banishment Process

Step 1: Talk to Divine

Locate Divine, the golden bug found in the troupe's tent. She'll hint at an alternative solution to the Grimm situation, mentioning someone who "sees the whole of it."

Step 2: Find the Seer

Travel to the Resting Grounds and speak with the Seer in the Spirit's Glade. She'll reveal crucial information about the Nightmare Heart and provide you with the Dream Nail upgrade needed for banishment.

Step 3: Destroy the Nightmare Lantern

Return to the Howling Cliffs where you originally lit the Nightmare Lantern. Use your upgraded Dream Nail on the lantern to destroy it, which will banish the entire Grimm Troupe from Hallownest.

Consequences of Banishment

Banishing the troupe means you'll miss out on several rewards, including the Grimmchild charm's final upgrade and unique boss encounters. However, you'll receive the Carefree Melody charm from Nymm (formerly Brumm) as compensation.

This choice represents one of Hollow Knight's most significant player decisions, offering different rewards and story outcomes. Consider whether you prefer the challenge of completing the full questline or the peaceful resolution that banishment provides.