In some cases, entire generations can pass without any relative showing signs of their abilities, only for several Grimms to emerge in the next generation. As a general rule, females become aware of their abilities earlier than males. Although the majority of the Grimms discussed so far are of European descent, Grimms seem to be found worldwide, as the episode " Tarantella " involves a European Grimm meeting a Japanese doctor with all the abilities of a Grimm on a steamship sailing from Singapore.
However, documentation of New World species of Wesen appears to have been conducted by European Grimms. It is not clear if all Grimms are genetically related though it is implied, as on all occasions Nick's referred to any Grimm in question, they are referred to as his "ancestors" , and if so, how many generations back the relationship goes.
Grimms seem to have preference for decapitation and there are many references to them cutting off their victims' heads. This name has since fallen out of fashion and is now only used by traditional Wesen such as Gelumcaedus. The relationships between Grimms and Wesen varies, as many Wesen fear and cower before Grimms, though more powerful Wesen such as Gelumcaedus fear and respect them and are even willing to challenge them.
Blutbaden and Siegbarste are shown to only exhibit hatred toward Grimms. While Wildesheer are the only known Wesen species that intentionally hunt and kill Grimms. Grimms possess an assortment of potent powers; the most commonly used one is their innate ability to see Wesen when they are woged , but only if the Wesen is startled, scared, angered, or stressed, or something else happens that disrupts the Wesen's concentration.
They are also able to see woged Wesen on film recordings. According to medical scans of a Grimm's eyes, Grimms have one to two extra cones in their eyes compared to most people, which allows them to see things most people can't, such as Wesen. A woged Wesen can detect a Grimm by looking into their eyes. According to Monroe, they can see an "infinite darkness" in a Grimm's eyes that reflects the Wesen's true nature. However, modern Grimms can use sunglasses to avoid detection from Wesen via eye contact.
Sandman " Later, he describes a sort of subtle electric tension in his jaw and forehead when there are Wesen nearby. This "sixth sense" alerts the other perceptory senses, in effect amplifying them. Due to Grimm's differences in nature, they react differently to Cracher-Mortel spit than other people.
The rage stage comes much earlier, and the Cracher-Mortel is unable to control them. They also still possess their Grimm powers, making them very dangerous. Nevertheless, despite being disoriented and confused, they are still calmer and don't just charge at people to attack them like other humans and Wesen under the control of a Cracher-Mortel. Adalind's Hexenbiest spirit dying after drinking the blood of a Grimm. It has also been shown that the blood of a Grimm can destroy the Wesen part of a Hexenbiest.
It is currently unknown if this will work on other members of the Wesen world. Furthermore, it cannot work if it has been performed before or if the Hexenbiest has Grimm blood in their veins, as was the case with Juliette and Adalind due to both having had Nick's blood in them, making them immune. Grimms also possesses greater resistance to arsenic's drug-like effects and are thus able to resist the effect of the Coins of Zakynthos. Additionally, Grimms seem to have a natural aptitude for armed and unarmed combat, particularly against Wesen.
In armed combat, they show a propensity in using ancient and medieval weapons. They also possess incredible observational abilities and keen instincts. There also seems to be some natural aptitude in the Grimm lines of artistic talent and detailing their encounters with Wesen, as there are many detailed pictures and descriptions of Wesen in Aunt Marie's books from other Grimms, and Nick has an aptitude for drawing as well.
Additionally, Trubel, even before she knew she was a Grimm, recorded every type of Wesen she had unwittingly encountered in her diary and drew pictures of some of them. When blinded, Nick's hearing is enhanced to the point of hearing things from a distance, as he was able to hear Rosalee coming and Hank's conversation with Wu on the phone despite being far away.
He was also able to hear a fly buzzing on the ceiling, as well as destroy many objects thrown near him while blindfolded with his kanabo when he and Monroe were testing his hearing. Sandman ". Nick's powers were removed by Adalind after he had sex with her because he thought she was Juliette. A Grimm's first warning of the loss of his powers is the inability to see Wesen woge.
To them, his eyes contain " infinite darkness ", and in his eyes they can see their true nature reflected back at them. While viewers are able to see what a Wesen looks like while woged, how they see Nick is never shown on-screen.
It makes perfect sense that viewers never get to see this on the show, as this allows the series to keep the viewers on the same page as its main protagonist. They only get to see what he can see. Regardless, revealing it through Monroe and Rosalee did answer a question that many fans had about Grimms and their relationship with Wesen , as it provided a much deeper explanation about why the Wesen are so terrified of Grimms.
It was said in the pilot episode of the series that Grimms have a reputation for seeking out and beheading Wesen. So when they realize Nick is a Grimm, it's not surprising that they're generally mistrustful and frightened of him. On multiple occasions, the Wesen panic or become hostile, as they expect Nick to try to kill them.
Learn more. How are Grimms recognized by Wesen? Ask Question. Asked 9 years, 8 months ago. Active 2 years, 10 months ago. Viewed 47k times. Improve this question. In S1E16 a Wesen changes form in front of Nick but while looking the other way, and he doesn't realize Nick is a Grimm. So it seems they need to be looking at him when he notices their change as well. In S2E3 a young girl identifies nick on sight, while her father has to be told, and a whole group of Wesen talk to Nick but never realize he's a Grimm.
I'm beginning to think it's more plot device than consistent. Nearly every other Wesen seems to recognize Nick on sight. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. This was finally answered in season three episode seventeen about 12 minutes in , Synchronicity : Monroe: It's your eyes. Nick: My eyes? Rosalee: It's how we know you're a Grimm after we woge. Monroe: They turn black. Rosalee: Not exactly black. Improve this answer. Community Bot 1. Anthony Grist Anthony Grist
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