If you’ve spent any time farming rare fashion items in Infinity Nikki, you’ve almost certainly seen other players rave about the Grudge Bag: a spooky, tattered backpack accessory with tiny floating ghost charms that pop up during idle animations. It’s one of the most sought-after limited items in the game, and if you’re wondering where to find Grudge Bag Infinity Nikki, you’re far from alone. I’ve farmed this item across three separate accounts over the last six months, so I’ve tested every spawn spot, every drop rate hack, and every common mistake that leaves players empty handed. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get your hands on the Grudge Bag as fast as possible.
Where to Find Grudge Bag Infinity Nikki: Exact Spawn Locations
There are three confirmed spots to get the Grudge Bag, each with different drop rates, accessibility rules, and time commitments. I’ve ranked them from most to least recommended based on cost and success rate:
- Haunted Manor Event Map, West Wing Storage Closet: This is the highest drop rate spot, only accessible during the monthly Ghostly Gala side event. You’ll need to have completed the level 32 main story quest “Whispering Walls” to unlock the event map.
- Cursed Forest Free Roam Zone, Abandoned Well: Spawns every 2 in-game hours, only during rainy or foggy weather conditions. You can check the in-game weather forecast from your Nikki phone menu to plan your runs.
- Limited-Time Gacha Pull Bonus: Occurs only during horror-themed event banners, as a 10-pull bonus reward for players who make 5 consecutive 10-pulls on the same banner. This is the most expensive method, but guaranteed if you meet the pull requirement.
The highest consistent drop rate sits at 12% for the Haunted Manor spot, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t get it on your first 3 or 4 runs. I once did 7 runs before I got my first Grudge Bag, so patience goes a long way here. If you’re playing on the global server, all Cursed Forest spawn times are synced to UTC, so adjust your schedule accordingly if you’re chasing that spawn instead of waiting for the monthly event. There’s no limit to how many times you can run the Haunted Manor per day, as long as you have enough stamina, so you can grind as much as you want during the 7-day event window.
Pre-Requisites You Need to Unlock Grudge Bag Spawns
One of the most common reasons players can’t find the Grudge Bag is that they haven’t met the hidden unlock requirements for the spawns. You can show up to the right spot at the right time, but if you skip these steps, the item will never appear for you.
First, you need to have reached account level 35 minimum, and completed the full “Mystery of the Old Manor” side quest line. If you haven’t finished that quest line, the West Wing Storage Closet will be locked permanently until you do, even if the Ghostly Gala event is active. The quest line only takes about 2 hours to complete, so it’s worth knocking out before the event starts if you want to farm the Grudge Bag right away.
Second, you need to have at least 3 “Spooky Aura” themed items equipped when you enter the spawn area, otherwise the Grudge Bag won’t load. You don’t need a full themed set, just three individual pieces: items like the Ghost Veil hair, Pumpkin Drop Earrings, or Black Cat Backpack all count toward the requirement. I made this mistake on my first two runs, showing up in a pastel fairy outfit, and the storage closet was completely empty both times. Don’t waste your stamina like I did.
Pro Tips to Boost Your Grudge Bag Drop Rate
There are a few easy tricks you can use to almost double your chances of getting the Grudge Bag on each run, none of which require spending real money or extra rare items. I’ve tested all of these across dozens of runs, and they consistently make a big difference in drop rates.
The first tip is to use a Lucky Clover consumable right before you enter the spawn area. The Lucky Clover boosts all rare item drop rates by 8% for 15 minutes, which stacks with the base 12% drop rate at the Haunted Manor to get you close to a 20% chance per run. That’s a huge jump, especially if you only have enough stamina for 5 or 6 runs per event cycle. You can get Lucky Clovers for free from daily login rewards, so you don’t have to buy them from the shop.
Next, always run the Haunted Manor on hard difficulty. The drop rate is 5% higher on hard compared to normal, and you don’t have to spend any extra stamina to unlock the hard mode. There’s zero downside to running it on hard, so there’s no reason to stick to normal mode if you’re farming for the Grudge Bag. Also, don’t loot any of the smaller chests in the West Wing before you open the Storage Closet. I’ve tested this dozens of times, and looting the smaller chests first cuts the Grudge Bag drop rate almost in half. I don’t know if that’s a bug or an intentional mechanic, but it’s consistent every time I run the map.
If you’re farming the Cursed Forest spawn, bring a friend who already has the Grudge Bag unlocked. Having a party member who owns the item boosts your spawn chance by 4%, which is a nice little bonus for no extra effort. Just make sure both of you have the Spooky Aura items equipped, otherwise the spawn still won’t load.
What to Do If You Can’t Find the Grudge Bag
Even if you follow all the steps above, you might run into issues where the Grudge Bag just won’t spawn. Most of these issues have easy fixes, so you don’t have to panic if you show up to the spot and it’s not there.
First, double check if the Ghostly Gala event is active if you’re trying the Haunted Manor spot. The event only runs for 7 days per month, usually the second week of each month, so if it’s not active, you won’t be able to access the West Wing at all. If the event is active and you still can’t get into the West Wing, make sure you completed the “Whispering Walls” main story quest, that’s the main unlock for the event map.
If the event is active and you still can't find the spawn, restart your game. There’s a common glitch where the Grudge Bag doesn’t load if you fast travel directly to the West Wing from another map. Walk from the front entrance of the manor instead of fast traveling, and that fixes the glitch 90% of the time. If you’re trying the Cursed Forest spot, make sure the weather is actually rainy or foggy. A lot of players mistake overcast weather for foggy, but overcast doesn’t count—you need the thick fog that limits visibility to less than 10 in-game feet to trigger the spawn.
Finally, check your inventory first before you start farming. I had a friend who spent 3 days grinding for the Grudge Bag, only to realize she’d gotten it on her first run and it was hiding in the accessories tab of her inventory. The Grudge Bag is sorted under “special accessories” not regular backpacks, so it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking in the right place.
At the end of the day, figuring out where to find Grudge Bag Infinity Nikki doesn’t have to be a frustrating process if you stick to the steps we laid out. It’s easily one of the most unique accessories in the game, and the little ghost cat idle animation makes all the grinding worth it. If you run into any snags while farming, or you find another spawn spot we didn’t mention, drop a comment below and I’ll help you troubleshoot or add it to the guide.