The King - Fearless Protagonist
The King surely hasn’t led an easy life.
When he was still a kid, his evil relatives cooked up a diabolical scheme trying to pry away the Kingdom that was rightfully his. His teen years were dominated by defending his throne from greedy intruders, constantly attacking him and his people. While this tumultuous past often weighed heavy on the King, it has also made him more resilient and the perfect allrounder on the battlefield. Equipped with his trusty Royal Sword, the matured King’s combat skills are about to be put to the ultimate test:
Now, in the face of impending doom, with evil forces emerging all over the planet, threatening its inhabitants everywhere, the King assembles the strongest Warriors from all the Realms, as the stakes are higher than ever before:
This time it is not only his Kingdom he has to protect, but the entire world.
Ability: Dash
A life of fighting has taught the King the art of war. He knows, even the toughest Warrior can be struck down by a single blow. The importance of a nimble defense tactic can’t be understated since his Ability to evade enemy attacks by dashing, has saved his life many times.
- The King dashes in the direction he's facing, evading enemies.
- Leveling up adds more charges and grants brief invulnerability.
Starter Weapon: Royal Sword
Every King needs a sword. Gifted to him as a little child, the Royal Sword has served our King in countless battles, always being his no. 1 trusty companion.
- Attacks in a 180° cone in front of the King.
- Attacks can be manually aimed.
- Leveling up the Royal Sword increases:
- Damage
- Attack Area
- Attack Speed
Sword Weapon Enchantments
Since the King starts off each battle with his Royal Sword already equipped, Weapon Enchantments aiming at his blade are always a good choice.
Lightning Blade: Unleashes a lightning attack that chains between multiple enemies.
Spectral Blade: Summons flying swords that target enemies across the screen.
Recommended Weapon Choices
Viking Hammer: Adds crowd control with stunning effects.
Whirling Axe: Covers the King's blind spot with stationary whirling axes.
Monk's Brew: Attacks in all directions, making it great for controlling mobs.
How to use the Weapons in Combat
For additional damage and utility, picking the Viking Hammer provides crowd control by stunning enemies and dealing extra damage. Consider the Wave Quake Hammer enchantment to create shockwaves that damage enemies while you Dash, making it easier to navigate crowded battlefields in the late game.
Combining the Royal Sword with Monk's Brew allows for effective crowd control, making it easier to take down Goblins and swarms while staying safe.
Alternatively, the Whirling Axe is a solid option to eliminate the King's blind spot by placing Whirling Axes behind him. When enchanted with the Vortex Axe, it draws in enemies and deals heavy damage, giving the King breathing room in battle.
Recommended Trinkets
Shadow Boots: Enhance mobility and synergy with Dash.
O.L.U.M.: Increases Attack Area.
Dragon Fangs: Boosts weapon attack frequency.
Secret Tincture: Increases the number of Royal Sword, Viking Hammer, and Whirling Axe strikes.
Why choose these Trinkets
Dash becomes a powerful tool when paired with Shadow Boots, letting you easily weave in and out of combat while maximizing the impact of each Sword strike.
As enemies grow tougher, use Trinkets like O.L.U.M. to enhance your weapon range, Dragon Fangs to increase Attack Speed, and Secret Tincture to amplify your Royal Sword, Viking Hammer and Whirling Axe strikes.
Coop Strategy
The King excels in co-op play, especially when teamed with ranged characters like Cultist or Umberto. His durability makes him an excellent protector, helping to shield more vulnerable allies during the early game. This allows your ranged teammates to focus on dealing damage while you keep enemies at bay, creating a strong synergy that supports the entire team.
Cheat Sheet
Royal Re:Vault
The King’s original designs were created over 13 years ago. Being the face of his franchise, it has undergone many changes over the course of the 4 games he has now starred in.
Leading up to “Royal Revolt Warriors” we watched him grow from a little kid, to a teenager and lastly to a grown man.
While concepting the “aged” version of the King (first seen in“Royal Revolt: A Trader’s Tale”), we had to find the right balance between having him visibly mature since the events of Royal Revolt 2, while still maintaining the instant recognizability of the beloved design.
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