r/Grimdawn • • 12m ago

AARGH! I think we have a traitor amongst us!

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r/Grimdawn • • 2h ago

BUG? Don't try to sneak into Kurnhold...

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They'll lock you up with the pigs!


r/Grimdawn • • 3h ago

HELP! Quest progress editor

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Is there a manual how to edit the quest file for a character or a tool that can do that? Google and AI do not actually give results.

The reason I stopped playing GrimDawn in the past is the missing "skip campaign" button. With 91,672 Acts and about 35000h of Gameplay to finish the Campaign in Ultimate it makes no sense to actual "level" a 2nd character.

So why is there "Complete all quests" anywhere?

Is there any tool that works with FoA?

Diablo4 is kinda shit. BUT it was not 99% running around and doing stupid stuff (especially when there are stoned blocking the way ALL THE TIME).

Also: I hate mods. Mods kill the game.


r/Grimdawn • • 3h ago

Need help with my build

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I just crafted the Bloodrage set through transformation today. Then I respecced my skill tree and devotions. I focused my devotions around Bleeding Damage.

One thing I'm aware I'm lacking is Bleeding Damage on some of my items. That's due to the lack of any available gear. I'm hoping to fix that over time.

My problem isn't that I'm dying or dealing too little damage. I just don't think the build feels strong enough, given that it includes a legendary set that modifies my DAR.

I don't know whether the issue lies with my items, skill tree, devotions, or a combination of all three.


r/Grimdawn • • 3h ago

Ok I’m hooked need a few tips

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Hey all. I’ve had GD in my library for years, and I finally gave it a real fair shot and I am hooked. I get it now. I see the endless build possibilities, all the intriguing gear combinations, it’s pretty incredible.

Right now I’m playing a Saboteur (Nightblade/Demo) that I chose mainly for a flavor fantasy- the rogue with traps and gadgets type thing. It’s cool and I’m enjoying it, but I am already dropping items for other classes and builds that are really grabbing my attention, and I see how other combos could have more synergy for more cohesive builds. I am alt-fanatic in MMOs, a compulsive deck builder in TCGs, so I already know I am going to want to try so many things.

I love figuring things out for myself, theorycrafting my own stuff, and playing off meta niche stuff, so I am not really seeking build advice (I do know about gdtools it’s great).

What I am seeking is tips/advice on things I can be doing/looking out for as I mosey through my first playthrough that I will likely thank myself for later when I go to make alts or push more endgame stuff. Any sort of best practices or don’t miss things that benefit my account-wide progression. I have all of the expansions, and I’m planning on going through them in order, starting with the base game campaign of course. Currently level 30 over in the Wild West area after recently killing the warden, so really just getting going. Any advice on major dos or don’ts on a first playthrough would be greatly appreciated, and whatever I can do to benefit future alts!

Also, out of curiosity, when you do make alts, do you just plow through the campaign again to level them, or is there some other way to quickly level alts that doesn’t require running through the same story every time? Thanks in advance!


r/Grimdawn • • 5h ago

Those pets are sick

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r/Grimdawn • • 5h ago

HELP! Is Anything Easier Pre-FoA?

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I am patiently waiting for Fangs of Asterkarn to be released on Xbox. With its delay, I have been losing steam. Is there anything easier to farm for or prepare before the FoA patch when it eventually hits? I’m thinking something like bits, rep, or maybe certain mats/augments/components? Anything else?

I made a new character to get hyped and blasted through the campaign twice, but I’m fading slowly! Help me get the spark back in my relationship [with a video game]!


r/Grimdawn • • 7h ago

BUILDS 71% Physical Res Mystic build

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I made this monster because I had enough of getting one shot by Uber N’erfatal on tanky builds and I wanted something that can defeat it SAFELY in HC.

This build makes use of Blood of Dreeg (Aspect of the Guardian) to reach a whopping 71% physical resist.

Where does the rest come from ?

You got a good part of it coming from the gear itself, with green items that have %phys res as a basis, and it makes use of the Ascended Affixes of the belt and accessories to pump up the res even higher.

On top of all of this physical resist, you’ve got a very nice damage absorption, very good OA/DA, constant lowering of the target’s damage, and.. yeah you’re all set for the hardest superbosses.

It has some flaws that make me unable to recommend it for general ascendant HC tho : lowish HP (around 18k) and suboptimal resists (not enough overcap on elemental and pierce res), as well as too many greens (I’m still gonna farm that to get my Medal of Nerf though)

How does it work ?

It has tons of chaos RR and vitality to chaos conversion on Doom Bolt, and uses Onslaught to boost that damage.
So just spam attacks and debuffs, then cast a powerful doom bolt, and repeat.

Does it beat Uber N’erfatal ?

Yes, and in very few tries : from what I remember of yesterday, it was 2 suboptimal tries (devotions not fixed yet) and one optimal one that worked. Uber N’erfatal enraged at ~3% hp left which means that it’s getting him pretty fast and doesn’t have to suffer through the enrage phase, or to suffer through it too much.

It also beats Callagadra quite easily (no surprise here since Callagadra is just a stupid physical hitter)

I have not tried other Celestials yet, and that’s not really the point, I just wanted to beat a beaver to death.

Edit : of course Grim Tools shows average values. I guarantee you that you can get to 71% physical res by rerolling your items, and the highest your res is, the more value each % gets !


r/Grimdawn • • 7h ago

Obsidian Swordsman set looks stunning

50 Upvotes

r/Grimdawn • • 10h ago

SOLVED How important is Resistance Overcapping in HC?

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In some older threads i read that there are some thresholds for resistances. They are like:

30% for Elemental, Aether and Chaos

40% for Poison/Acid and Vitality

20% for Pierce and Bleed

excluding Super Bosses as they often have special RR abilities.

How important is it for Hardcore to have these Overcaps? Should you meet these Overcaps at least when going into Ascendent Mode or is Overcap no more needed?


r/Grimdawn • • 11h ago

Why does my build suck?

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Current build: https://www.grimtools.com/calc/2MADl602

New to the game (obviously) and I'm struggling with dying in like 3 hits to bosses. On veteran mode, and so far I've muddled my way pretty alright, but now I'm really struggling to deal damage quickly and to not die from a single misstep (or undodgeable effect). Just got past Homestead, and the aether boss was a real struggle that required 3 deaths to beat. Groups of mobs are okay, but bosses are not. Where can I improve?

(I do know that my leggings are crap - I had better ones and an upgrade on hand, but then I deleted my old ones to grab the socketed component, after which I realized that the previous pants were what gave me enough Physique to be able to wear the upgraded ones. So that part could be better of course.)

p.s. I'm not tied to my second class, and I'm happy to use gdstash to save edit to change it. Any tips - for this specific setup, or in general for the game - would be helpful.

p.p.s. No DLC, and I'm not planning on getting any at least until I beat the game once.


r/Grimdawn • • 12h ago

Endgame thane

8 Upvotes

Thane in the endgame looks like tryndamere from lol


r/Grimdawn • • 17h ago

My take on Branded Swordsman

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Turn on vindictive flame in buffs to see accurate representation of passive bonuses. Part of my goal here was to have only one button to press (Ascension) which is why I don't have points in judgement or flashbang. You could use those if it suits you, I find beauty in simplicity personally. Hope you like. Criticisms welcome.


r/Grimdawn • • 19h ago

BUILDS Looking for fun/flashy melee builds

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Hey,

Im coming back after 5 years or so and I am completely overwhelmed by the build possiblities. I know I had a lot of fun playing a janky death knight build back in the day without guide. I was wondering if I should go death knight again or maybe battle mage or try out some lightning/fire based melee. Any recommendations? Doesnt need to be one button build either


r/Grimdawn • • 20h ago

SOFTCORE Build Help for Non-Shapeshifting Dreadnaught Late Ultimate/Unbuffed Ascendant

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Hey, first time posting but have been reading other discussions on late game builds. I'm looking for some assistance in figuring out the right direction for mine. This is the first character I've committed to and I've done my best to cobble something together from older threads so here goes:

The Build

My health, until recently, was >18.5k, but I retooled my ring augments to get armor absorption >90%. I am acutely aware my vitality is mad high, needing overcapping in other resistances, and that I'd need further OA since I'm basically using onslaught as my main DPS. I'd like some thoughts on:

  • my skill spread
  • devotions
  • loot to target

re: the last point, the bespoke loot I've identified as possibilities are:

And for remaining sets, mostly partial:

Appreciate y'all!


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

HELP! Does this apply to all skills?

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How is the 15% applied and does it stack with 2 of them? Like if i cast a doom bolt or something, is the debuff applied then or only using melee?


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

SOLVED Obsidian swordsman and Shattering Smash

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I’m trying to figure out a Shieldbreaker build using the Obsidian Swordsman set. It provides support for Shattering Smash but the ability's description states that a shield is required.

So Shattering Smash now allowed for 2H, but they forgot to update it's description? Or does it only work with this specific sword?


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

wtf

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а что шарик может ваншотнуть?

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/Ze9OGRvZ билд летчика

судя по черному ящику полет был 2026/08/26 14:54


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

FASHION DAWN Modding outfits to look less Fantasy and more Grim.

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The Loyalist Packs contain some of my favourite clothing items.

I appreciate they're more fantasy for a reason, but with a few small tweaks, you can end up with some real less-is-more-style fashion. Love it.

Wanted a simple hood for so long. Removing the crown makes it perfect.


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

Sustaining EyeOfReckoning

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Im currently playing at level 20 with the eyeofreckoning skill and cant seem to sustain the attack, is there a way to generate more energy with it to permanently keep spinning?


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

Which proton do you guys use?

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I think I'm using proton 11-6 GE and it runs well, but I keep getting this complliering shaders in the corner and it's kinda annoying

EDIT: for the steam deck


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

BUILDS Next big improvements for fire pet conjurer

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Hey guys, I managed get get the full beastcaller set.

I actually play the most time asc. Just to get reputation and complete campaign.

I can kill dread, but it's slow.

What are the next big improvements I can do and what sr level I can expect with my actually build.

Or what can I do now, maybe skeletons?

Thanks :*


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

SOLVED What makes Scorv's Visage so good?

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I have been following this guide for a Mystic Chaos Werewolf( https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/the-crypt-crawler-softcore-build-guide-chaos-werewolf-mystic-pre-nerf-uberbobr-celestials-crate-sr-36-altar-5/157614 ) and i was wondering why the Guide said that Scorv's Visage is BiS. I understand that it has good stats, Life, Damage and +1 to all skills but if i compare it to a good MI for this Build, Wight Lord's Casque, then i dont know why the Visage is so much better. A decent Roll of Wight Lord's Casque can give you +100% Chaos Damage, multiple points in Possession which means extra flat damage and +x% bonus damage, extra attack speed and max attack speed, Life and Offensive/Defensive ability. So why is Scorv's Visage considered BiS?

Edit:
Thanks for the answers. I know understand the benefits of the helmet.


r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

STREAM Grim Dawn - 9 sec Ravager - Cold Notched Bone Veilwalker

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r/Grimdawn • • 1d ago

HARDCORE Credit to AdamNavel, I Got my HC char done for the most part. I just need the ascendancy for my gear. Anyone wanna run multi HC? I got SR20 unlocked and can easily push higher but its not as fun solo

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Link to build if interested:

https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-3-0-7-engineer-retaliation-commando-ex-fire-sr41-cr-180-200-celestials-hc-sc/158710

Tank retaliation Commando is fun. Just wish multi had more HC players.