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King is an NPC ally and also one of the 31 Playable Characters in the game Castle Crashers. His magical attacks are Non-Elemental and his starting weapon is the King's Mace.

Information[]

Visual Description[]

Being a man of such great rule, the King has several distinct features. Thick white eyebrows, a grown white beard, a modified crown to suit his monarchic appearance, and puffy clothing with dots, according to his character portrait. The King appears throughout the game in "speech bubbles" pertaining to what new item or combo the player has unlocked via level up or attributing points into Magic.

Castle Crashers[]

The King first appears in the Home Castle. The King is first seen shivering in fear as the Evil Wizard approaches closer to the King, only to steal the crystal and spare the King. Next, the King reappears in Catfish, armed with a loaded boat that can help aid the player by visual cues and stunning the Catfish. Afterwards, in Tall Grass Field, the King is seen pacing back and forth on land, possibly planning a push. In Pipistrello's Cave, after Pipistrello is no longer considered a threat, the King, along with several Gray Knights, push even further to initiate the siege in Flowery Field to aid the player in rescuing the Green Princess from the Conehead Groom. Finally, the King reappears after the Evil Wizard has been defeated, and rewards the player in kissing the Orange Princess before leaving.

Magic[]

Splash Attack

"King's Healing[1]"

Element: Non-Elemental

Max Hits: 1 for each player

Damage/Hit: Base Magic Damage x (-0.25)

Use 360 RT360 Y/PS3 R2PS3 Triangle/Switch RTSwitch X to perform. Magical cloud shaped balls surround the King from the back as they heal him and the party. The party members must be near the King to receive healing. It is not recommended to heal while attacking a large group of enemies.

Magic Projectile

""Golden Knife[1]"

Element: Non-Elemental

Damage: Base Magic Damage

Use 360 RT360 B/PS3 R2PS3 Circle/Switch RTSwitch A to perform. Throws a golden knife.

Air Projectile

"Golden Knife[1]"

Element: Non-Elemental

Max Hits: 1

Damage/Hit: Base Magic Damage

Use 360 A, 360 RT360 Y/PS3 Cross, PS3 R2PS3 Triangle/Switch B, Switch RTSwitch X to perform. Throws a golden knife. Can be used in spellweaving for flashy techniques.

Elemental Infusion

"Armor Pierce"

Element: Non-Elemental

Damage: Base Magic Damage x 2 + Base Melee Damage x 2

Use 360 X360 X360 X360 Y / PS3 SquarePS3 SquarePS3 SquarePS3 Triangle / Switch YSwitch YSwitch YSwitch X to perform. This attack pierces armor, and it deals two times normal damage.

Magic Jump

"Kingley Jump[1]"

Element: Non-Elemental

Damage: Base Magic Damage

Use 360 RT360 A/PS3 R2PS3 Cross/Switch RTSwitch B to perform. A puffy white cloud appears under the King as he jumps.


Strategy[]

Overview[]

King's distinct trait over the other available 30 characters is that he has no offensive Splash Attack. Instead he trades offense with supportive magic. Healing from the Splash Attack isn't as good as one might think it would be. The healing is dependent on the level that the King player is at, the points attributed to Magic, and the weapon that the King uses. This makes King stuck with the tools he has remaining. Highly dependent on juggling and taking a break between each fight in a regular level such as Desert and Full Moon just to heal. King is considered by some to be one of the worst characters in the game, alongside Alien, Hatty Hattington, Killer Beekeeper, and Green Knight.

Castle Crashers[]

King has a miserable time alone in several levels. He arguably has the most the difficult Desert bar no stat runs. Different in multiplayer, where his unique Splash Attack shines. Recommended to attribute Strength first, then Magic, without balancing stat attributions. This is to maximize King's base healing potential without using an Animal Orb like Beholder or a Magic heavy weapon.

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Gameplay[]

Promotional Material[]

Trivia[]

  • Despite being their supposed caretaker, the player still kisses the princesses while playing as the King.
  • If any player is playing as the King, the NPC King will not be present at the start of Tall Grass Field.
  • The maximum amount of health gained from the "King's Healing" Splash can be achieved by using the Unicorn Horn and Beholder, while at max attributed Magic and at Level 90. It is 19.

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