Same reason you can't autosocket ayatans until MR10, I presume.
shogun
joined 2 years ago
Not OP but I also used Grendel extensively pre-rework. I think his rework was a massive improvement overall, but he's a different frame now, and not one that stands out to me as much. Being able to suck up an entire room pre-rework just felt great. The new version is an excellent frame that I use a lot, but I feel like the original fantasy isn't all there.
(The rework was totally necessary though. Before it, he only functioned with helminth abilities, which should never be true of any frame.)
The Ghoulsaw looks so cool. I don't care if it's practically unusable, just look at it.