GrimTools
GrimTools: A free, focused toolkit for planning, comparing, and sharing Grim Dawn builds. Ranked #15 of 22 in Game Build Planners by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for grim Dawn build planning.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forGrim Dawn build planning
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Skill tree plannerYes
- Founded2017
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access to build, equipment, map, and database tools
- Community directory with hardcore, beginner, and leveling filters
- Supports shared planner URLs and base-game and mod data
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Grim Dawn rather than multiple games
- Available through the web platform only
- Independent from Crate Entertainment and limited to one game
Our verdict on GrimTools
GrimTools is a web-based collection of planning and reference tools for Grim Dawn players. Its core build calculator supports attribute and skill allocation, equipment planning, character builds, and combat-stat viewing. Players can also browse a community build directory, share builds through individual planner URLs, search an item and game database, and use an interactive Grim Dawn world map. It is best suited to players who want one place to plan characters, compare community builds, and reference game information without a paid plan.
The strongest part of GrimTools is its breadth within a single game. Build planning covers skills, attributes, and equipment, while the directory adds practical filters for hardcore, beginner, and leveling characters. The database includes both base-game and mod data, giving the site a wider reference scope than a planner limited to skill trees alone. Sharing through planner URLs also makes it suitable for discussing builds with other Grim Dawn players. The published product details identify the service as free to use, with donations accepted.
GrimTools is a focused choice rather than a multi-game planning platform: its category specifications cover one game, and the listed platform is web. That focus suits Grim Dawn players who value detailed character planning, equipment loadouts, community browsing, map access, and game data in one service. Players looking for planners across several games, a native mobile app, or a tool officially affiliated with Crate Entertainment should consider a different option. For Grim Dawn specifically, the combination of free access, build sharing, community filters, and mod-aware database coverage makes GrimTools a practical directory and planning resource.
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GrimTools fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Skill tree planner | Yes |
| Equipment & loadouts | Yes |
| Saved builds | Not verified |
| Build sharing | Yes |
| Games covered | 1 |
| Mobile app | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | grimtools.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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