Grimoires act as your primary source of power in Clover Time, directly determining your potential in both intense PvP brawls and tricky boss encounters. Whether you are hunting for high damage or crowd control, each of the 10 available Grimoires offers a unique set of skills that define your build. Understanding how these books function is the single most important step for any new player looking to survive.
It is surprisingly easy to dump all your hard-earned resources into a mediocre book if you do not know what you are looking for. I have seen way too many players burn their currency on early rolls that simply do not hold up once you start tackling the tougher content outside of Hage Village. Focus your efforts on securing a versatile option early to save yourself the headache of re-rolling later.
Before you commit to a roll, make sure you have enough Crystal Mana stockpiled and check your compass heading. You do not want to be wandering the map aimlessly when you could be farming for your first upgrade.
Below is a breakdown of every Grimoire currently found in the game to help you decide which one matches your preferred combat style.
Every Grimoire in Clover Time
Clover Time Grimoire Gacha machine waiting for players to roll for new abilities
These are the options currently waiting for you at the tower:
Anti-Magic Grimoire
Anti-Magic is a top-tier pick for both PvP and PvE, primarily because its high-damage abilities come with built-in stuns that make comboing enemies incredibly straightforward. Its Awakening state is particularly nasty against bosses, allowing you to maintain massive pressure.
Battle Lightning Grimoire
Battle Lightning is a fantastic all-rounder featuring six distinct skills that blend melee, range, and area-of-effect damage. I highly recommend mastering Volt Breaker, as it is a reliable block-breaker that stops defensive opponents in their tracks.
Poison Grimoire
Poison allows you to dominate from a distance, which is a lifesaver during boss fights where getting close is a death sentence. The ability to summon a clone is also a great way to take the heat off yourself while grinding.
If you prefer playing safely while still outputting steady damage, this is an excellent choice.
Chain Grimoire
Chain is built around lockdown and control, using its reach to pin down enemies so they can never find an opening to counter-attack.
Because the cooldowns are quite forgiving, you can constantly cycle through your moves. Just be mindful that you need to stay in the sweet spot to actually land those chains.
This is a solid pick if you enjoy dictating the pace of every single engagement.
Explosive Flame Grimoire
Explosive Flame gives you a much better toolkit than the standard fire option, mixing up heavy melee slams with wide-reaching explosions.
Many of these skills apply a Burn effect, which slowly eats away at enemy health even when you are backing off to dodge.
It is a highly practical choice for anyone who wants a fire-based build that can handle both mobs and single targets effectively.
Ice Grimoire
Ice is decent for mob clearing due to its area-of-effect capabilities, and it scales nicely if you dump points into Power. The Absolute Zero move is a standout, as it leaves enemies frozen and vulnerable at the end of the animation.
Just watch out for its lower base damage, which can make it feel like a slog when facing endgame bosses.
I personally find it best used as a transition tool rather than a final endgame solution.
Water Grimoire
Water is arguably one of the best starters because of its extremely fast basic attacks, or M1s. They are difficult to block, allowing you to stick to your target like glue.
Since the main moves land so many hits, you can build up your pressure quickly in the early game.
Keep in mind that while it shines early on, it definitely starts to lose its impact once you hit the later stages of the game.
Snow Grimoire
Snow relies heavily on barrages and stacking damage-over-time effects, making it a decent choice for ranged players.
It feels great when you are just starting out and farming weaker mobs, but you will notice it struggles once enemies start getting tankier.
Think of this as a temporary stepping stone rather than a long-term investment.
Fire Grimoire
Fire is your classic starter that leans into burn damage and AoE clearing with Fire Ground. It is simple to pick up and effective when you are still roaming around the starting areas.
Unfortunately, it lacks the raw power scaling needed to stay relevant as you leave the early game zones.
Expect to move on from this one as soon as you find anything with better damage stats.
Earth Grimoire
Earth includes moves like Stone Edge that can pack a punch, but the overall kit feels quite clunky to use. The basic attacks are notoriously slow, which can lead to frustrating moments in fast-paced fights.
Unless you are willing to pour a ton of points into both Strength and Power, it is hard to make this one feel responsive.
It is generally outclassed by most other options in both PvE and PvP.
How to get Grimoires in Clover Time
To snag a new book, head over to the Grimoire Gacha located inside the tower near the Chain Bandit Boss. You will need to spend Crystal Mana to try your luck at the spin.
The quickest way to get there is to ask Finral for a lift, though you can also just mount your broom. Just keep your compass locked between 105 and 120, and you will see the tower emerge in the distance.
Once inside, just walk up the platform and touch the red box to open the menu. There are five reliable ways to grind for Crystal Mana when you are running low:
- Redeem codes: Keep an eye on new drops for free currency.
- Defeat the Wolf Mana Boss: Farming this boss is a steady way to pick up extra Mana.
- Open chests: Don’t ignore those scattered treasure chests while traveling.
- Craft Crystal Mana: If you have Crystal Mana Fragments, combine them.
- Go fishing: It sounds boring, but fishing is a legit way to earn currency on the side.
Expect to spend a few tries at the gacha to land the specific book you are chasing, so patience is key.
FAQs on Clover Time
How many Grimoires are there in Clover Time?
You can currently collect 10 Grimoires: Anti-Magic, Battle Lightning, Poison, Chain, Explosive Flame, Ice, Water, Snow, Fire, and Earth.
How do you get Grimoires in Clover Time?
Head to the Grimoire Tower and interact with the Grimoire Gacha using your Crystal Mana to roll for a random book.
