In Block Tales, you’ll fight the Cruel King as the final boss in Chapter 1. In case you didn’t know, you can now summon him and make him fight alongside you! In this guide, I’ll cover how to obtain the Cruel King Summon Card, an action ally card that summons the Cruel King to assist you in battle. It requires a few key steps to obtain, and here’s everything you need to know.
How To Get The Cruel King Summon Card
To obtain the Cruel King Summon Card, you must first interact with the Guru, an NPC who can be found at the end of the runway at the airport inside a blue house.
The Guru is crucial as he sends you to Nirvana, where you can rematch bosses from previous chapters, including the Cruel King. However, the Guru only becomes accessible after you reunite with Shedletsky at the start of Chapter 2.
Nirvana is a dream-like, peaceful area where players can rematch bosses from different chapters. The appearance of Nirvana changes depending on which boss you choose to face, with the terrain and decorations matching the associated boss’s original environment.
- Cold Nirvana: Where you will face the Cruel King. The area is frozen and features a throne room similar to the one you encountered in Chapter 1. As you fight the Cruel King, his dialogue changes with each rematch, making every encounter feel unique.
Steps to Get the Cruel King Summon Card
1. Reunite with Shedletsky
- You must reunite with Shedletsky at the beginning of Chapter 2. This unlocks the path to Guru’s House and Nirvana.
2. Find Guru’s House
- Head to the end of the runway at the airport. You’ll find a blue house where the Guru resides. He will send you to Nirvana, where you can face past bosses in rematches.
3. Rematch and Defeat the Cruel King 5 Times
- The Cruel King can be found in the Cold Nirvana (select the “Cold” option when asked to describe how you feel), sitting on his throne surrounded by ice. To obtain the Call: Cruel King card, you must defeat him five times. Each rematch will test your skills, so prepare accordingly.
Battle Strategies:
- Staff Hit: The Cruel King deals Attack 5 damage to a single target.
- Scepter Strike: This attack deals Attack 5 to all enemies and inflicts the Frozen (LV 1) status, immobilizing your party members.
- Use damage reduction buffs and high healing abilities to withstand his attacks. You will need a well-balanced team to handle his powerful AoE abilities.
4. Obtain the Summon Card
- After defeating the Cruel King for the fifth time, the Call: Cruel King summon card will be added to your inventory. You can now summon the Cruel King to aid you in battle, using his freezing AoE attacks to immobilize and damage enemies.
Details About the Call: Cruel King Summon Card
The Cruel King‘s Scepter Strike can deal significant damage to all enemies, making him a valuable asset in battles with large enemy groups or bosses with minions. Since summoning the Cruel King costs 9 SP, be sure to manage your SP wisely. Summon him when you need to control the battlefield with his Frozen (LV 1) ability.
And since the Cruel King takes full damage from attacks, it’s recommended to pair him with damage-reduction buffs or healers to prolong his time on the battlefield.
- SP Cost: 9
- BP Cost: 4
- HP: 30
- Attacks:
- Staff Hit: Deals Attack 5 damage to a single enemy.
- Scepter Strike: Deals Attack 5 to all enemies on screen and inflicts Frozen (LV 1) status.
Note: The Cruel King, like other summoned allies, cannot dodge, block, or superguard attacks. He will always take full damage unless protected by buffs.
By following my guide, you’ll be well on your way to obtaining the Call: Cruel King Summon Card, gaining access to one of the most powerful ally summons in Block Tales. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
