Question 1

How to beat Cruel King DX (Blackrock King) in Block Tales?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1: Standard parry patterns. Phase 2: He summons Royal Guards — use AoE cards. Phase 3: Famine debuff cuts healing by 50%. Bring Lightning cards for the final phase. The key difference from original Cruel King is the Famine debuff timing — save your biggest heal for after Famine wears off. Parry his DX Sword Slash for free counter damage.

Question 2

What are Cruel King DX's weaknesses in Block Tales?

Accepted Answer

Ice attacks (Blizzard, Ice Dagger) and Lightning cards (Thunder Strike) deal bonus damage. Multi-hit combos and AoE cards like Blizzard are essential for clearing the Royal Guard summons in Phase 2.

Question 3

What BP do I need for Cruel King DX?

Accepted Answer

We recommend 40+ BP. With 2500 HP, Double Turns (he acts twice per round), and the Famine debuff that cuts healing by 50% in Phase 3, you need raw damage output AND sustain — 40 BP lets you run a balanced damage/sustain deck.

Question 4

What is the Famine debuff in the Cruel King DX fight?

Accepted Answer

Famine is Cruel King DX's signature Phase 3 debuff — it reduces all healing you receive by 50% for 3 turns. The key is to save your biggest heal (Heal Plus or Cure) for AFTER Famine wears off, or use lifesteal cards that aren't affected by the debuff cap.

Question 5

How do I deal with Royal Guards summoned by Cruel King DX?

Accepted Answer

Phase 2: Cruel King DX summons 2 Royal Guards (40 HP each). Use AoE cards like Blizzard or Rapid Jab multi-hits to clear them quickly. If you ignore them, they will buff Cruel King DX's damage and you will be overwhelmed by his Double Turns.

Question 6

Is DX Sword Slash parryable in Block Tales?

Accepted Answer

Yes — DX Sword Slash is fully parryable. Parrying it gives you a free counter damage window. This is your biggest opening during the fight, especially in Phase 1 and Phase 3.

Question 7

What rewards do I get for defeating Cruel King DX?

Accepted Answer

Defeating Cruel King DX (Blackrock King) rewards the DX Crown (cosmetic), 5000 XP, and access to Block Tales post-game content. You also unlock the Call: Blackrock King summon card.

Question 8

What chapter is Cruel King DX in Block Tales?

Accepted Answer

Cruel King DX is a Chapter 5 superboss introduced in Demo 5. He can be encountered any time after talking to Shedletsky at the end of Demo 1 — he is a rematch gauntlet, not a required story boss.

Question 9

How is Cruel King DX different from the original Cruel King?

Accepted Answer

The original Cruel King (Chapter 2) has 100 HP and basic attack patterns. Cruel King DX is a buffed rematch with 2500 HP, 3 phases, Double Turns attribute, Famine debuff (Phase 3), and Royal Guard summons (Phase 2). It is considered the hardest single fight in Demo 5.

Attack	Damage	Type	Parryable	Effect
DX Sword Slash	16	Physical	✓ Parryable	—
Famine	—	Debuff	✗ Cannot parry	Healing reduced by 50% for 3 turns
Royal Decree	20	Special	✗ Cannot parry	—
Summon Guards	—	Special	✗ Cannot parry	Summons 2 Royal Guards. 40 HP each.

Stat	Original (Ch. 2)	DX (Ch. 5 Superboss)
HP	100	2,500
Phases	1	3
Double Turns	No	Yes (every phase)
Famine debuff	—	Phase 3 (healing −50%)
Summons	—	2 Royal Guards (Phase 2)

How to Beat Cruel King DX (Blackrock King)

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⚔️ Phase 1 (100% → 66% HP)

🛡️ Phase 2 (66% → 33% HP)

💀 Phase 3 (33% → 0% HP)

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