The Witch's Grimoire is one of Queen's Domain's most powerful early items, giving players access to exceptional weapons and tools through inscribed codes. It begins with three charges, and each boss victory restores one more, so every inscription is a small decision about which reward the character needs next.
Finding the grimoire is simple once players know where to look. The harder part is deciding when to spend a charge, especially when several interesting rewards are available.
What the Witch's Grimoire unlocks
Codes inscribed in the Witch's Grimoire can produce the game's strongest weapons and tools. That makes the item more than a shortcut to a single reward: it is an early build-planning tool. Different codes may offer a different weapon or tool, allowing players to shape their approach before those options would normally become available.
The grimoire is particularly valuable at the beginning of a run. Its first three charges provide immediate access to three inscriptions without requiring a boss fight first. Because charges also return after bosses are defeated, players do not have to choose all three rewards immediately. They can reserve later charges for rewards that better suit their build.
A maintained code table remains the best reference for matching each inscription with its exact reward. This guide focuses on the mechanics around those codes: where to find the grimoire, how its charge system works, and why careful sequencing matters.
Where to find the Witch's Grimoire
The Witch's Grimoire is located near the large tree where the player wakes up. It is not lying openly beside the tree. Instead, players need to move to the back of it, where the trunk meets the wall, and continuously press the E button.
Finding it early gives players access to the grimoire's initial three charges before they have used those opportunities elsewhere. This is the best point to decide which kinds of weapons or tools would make the opening portion of the run easier.
There is no need to rush every inscription into the first encounter. Taking the reward, checking what it provides, and deciding what remains missing is a more effective approach than entering code after code without considering the result.
How the charge system works
The grimoire starts with three inscription charges. Entering a code uses one of those charges, and the selected reward appears in the player's inventory.
Charges are replenished through the Record of Sin. Its top is positioned behind a hidden wall, and it automatically gains one charge whenever a boss is defeated. Players therefore need to return to that location to refill the grimoire after earning additional charges.
| Action | Charge impact | What it means for planning |
|---|---|---|
| Inscribe a code | Uses one available charge | Choose a reward that addresses a clear need in the current build |
| Defeat a boss | Restores one charge | Boss progress directly expands the number of rewards the player can claim |
| Save all three starting charges | Leaves the grimoire at three charges | Preserves flexibility but delays access to the coded rewards |
| Use all three starting charges | Reduces the grimoire to no charges | Creates an early loadout, but requires a boss victory before another inscription |
Our analysis
The important advantage is not simply that the grimoire unlocks strong rewards. It is that players can convert boss progress into build control. Each defeated boss restores a charge, so progression and reward selection reinforce one another.
That system creates a clear trade-off between immediacy and flexibility. Spending the first three charges early provides a complete opening loadout, but it leaves no charge in reserve. Waiting preserves options, although the player delays access to rewards that might solve an immediate problem.
The code catalogue also makes the grimoire useful for experimentation. Players do not need to commit to one rigid character concept before trying the available weapons and tools. A reward that appears unnecessary at the start may become more valuable once the player understands how their preferred combat style works.
What to watch is the gap between what a reward is named and what the build actually needs. The most useful inscription is not automatically the first entry in a code list. It is the one that complements the equipment already obtained or removes a weakness in the current approach.
How to plan the first three inscriptions
Start by identifying the biggest obstacle in the opening encounters. If the problem is staying at a safe distance, prioritize a tool or weapon associated with ranged play. If close combat is the preference, look for a weapon that supports that approach instead.
After the first inscription, compare the reward with the character's existing equipment. Avoid choosing a second option simply because it sounds more impressive if it duplicates something already working. The third charge should fill the clearest remaining gap.
After a boss victory, the restored charge creates another choice rather than an automatic instruction to spend it immediately. Players with a coherent build can save that charge. Players who are still missing a fundamental weapon or tool can use it to complete the setup before moving on.
What to watch next
The Witch's Grimoire turns Queen's Domain's early progression into a sequence of manageable decisions. Find it behind the opening tree, spend the first three charges on rewards that fit together, and use boss victories to create more opportunities.
The code list can be large, but the charge system makes it unnecessary to treat every inscription as an urgent task. Plan around the character you want to build, confirm what each reward provides, and keep later charges available for options that become more relevant later in the run.
Key takeaways
- The Witch's Grimoire begins with three inscription charges.
- Each boss victory restores one additional charge through the Record of Sin.
- The grimoire can unlock some of the game's best weapons and tools.
- Players can save charges instead of using all three immediately.
- Planning around an existing build prevents scarce charges from being spent on redundant rewards.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Witch's Grimoire in Queen's Domain?
It is near the large tree where the player wakes up. Move to the back of the tree where it meets the wall and continuously press the E button.
How many charges does the Witch's Grimoire start with?
It begins with three inscription charges.
How do I refill the Witch's Grimoire?
Defeat a boss. The top of the Record of Sin behind a hidden wall automatically gains one charge.
Should I use all three starting charges immediately?
No. Use them on rewards that support a clear build, and save later charges if you want more flexibility.
What can Witch's Grimoire codes unlock?
Codes can inscribe the game's best weapons and tools, allowing players to shape their loadout early in the run.