#items
6 articles
builds
How to Choose Items and Build a Run
Choose GrimKeep items by their trigger, damage contribution and slot cost, with a practical comparison method and links to supported build routes.
Last updated: 11/4/2026
builds
Item Slots, Dice Slots and Upgrade Consumables
Tell GrimKeep slot upgrades apart, compare the cost of filling an empty item slot, and avoid treating a max-health upgrade as a verified heal.
Last updated: 11/4/2026
builds
Matching-Dice Builds: Crown, Banner and Wide Hat
Compare matching-face items in GrimKeep using clear Crown, Banner and Wide Hat examples, with reroll and trigger limits explained.
Last updated: 11/4/2026
builds
Straight Builds: Choosing Points or Mult
Compare GrimKeep straight items with worked five-die examples, then decide when rerolling for a longer sequence is worth the resources.
Last updated: 11/4/2026
combat
Defense and Sacrifice: Survive the Next Action
Understand GrimKeep’s defense sources, the developer-described combo sacrifice, and why sacrificing a combo differs from paying an item’s health cost.
Last updated: 11/4/2026
guides
Demo vs Full Game: Content, Availability and Limits
Compare GrimKeep’s October demo with the planned full release: Outskirts, three demo heroes, additional regions, the Crucible, and availability.
Last updated: 11/4/2026