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The primary skill of the knight is to attack with his [[sword]]. Being a melee warrior, the knight is proficient in the use of a [[shield]] to protect himself and others from harm. Equipped with [[bomb]]s the knight can be a terrifying enemy.
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The primary skill of the [[Knight]] is to attack with his [[sword]]. Being a melee warrior, the Knight is proficient in the use of a [[shield]] to protect himself and others from harm. Equipped with [[bomb]]s the Knight can be a terrifying enemy.
  
 
* [Left click] - Fight with the [[sword]]. Click once to attack. For a more powerful attack, click and hold to charge, then release at the right moment to execute charged swing. Quickly click left mouse button after hitting an enemy with a slash to execute another slash. A charged attack can damage doors, background walls, and break enemy shielding for a while.
 
* [Left click] - Fight with the [[sword]]. Click once to attack. For a more powerful attack, click and hold to charge, then release at the right moment to execute charged swing. Quickly click left mouse button after hitting an enemy with a slash to execute another slash. A charged attack can damage doors, background walls, and break enemy shielding for a while.
* [Right click] - Defend with the [[shield]], change the shield direction by moving the mouse cursor. It will block sword jabs, builder's hammer bashes, arrows and bomb blasts. Enemies can't pass through the shield, but the knight moves slower and can't jump as high when he is using his shield. By making the shield face upwards, the knight can also hover for a while when falling and can be climbed by teammates when standing on the ground. Falling on top of enemies when shielding in their direction will do a shield stomp and will send the enemy flying.
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* [Right click] - Defend with the [[shield]], change the shield direction by moving the mouse cursor. It will block sword jabs, builder's hammer bashes, arrows and bomb blasts. Enemies can't pass through the shield, but the Knight moves slower and can't jump as high when he is using his shield. By making the shield face upwards, the Knight can also hover for a while when falling and can be climbed by teammates when standing on the ground. Falling on top of enemies when shielding in their direction will do a shield stomp and will send the enemy flying.
 
* [F] - Light a [[bomb]], press [F] again to throw it. The bomb will kill enemies not blocking the blast, but it can blow yourself up if not thrown before the timer runs out. A lighted bomb's timer can be seen by hovering over it. Keep in mind that shrapnel from destroyed [[bedrock]] blocks may damage yourself and teammates around the blast.
 
* [F] - Light a [[bomb]], press [F] again to throw it. The bomb will kill enemies not blocking the blast, but it can blow yourself up if not thrown before the timer runs out. A lighted bomb's timer can be seen by hovering over it. Keep in mind that shrapnel from destroyed [[bedrock]] blocks may damage yourself and teammates around the blast.
 
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==Sword==
 
==Sword==
  
[[File:Sword_Swing.png|frame|alt=Knight swinging a sword| A sword being swung by a knight]]
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[[File:Sword_Swing.png|frame|alt=Knight swinging a sword| A sword being swung by a Knight]]
The sword is the knight's weapon of choice.
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The sword is the Knight's weapon of choice.
  
Use it with left click. Short presses will result in little stabs which are good for killing [[builder]]s and [[archer]]s. Holding down left mouse button will charge the sword. By releasing it while the meter is full, it will inflict 1,5 heart damage and stun the victim. A charged sword strike will also cause a shielded knight to drop his shield and become vulnerable for a moment, similar to how they become vulnerable when hit by a fully charged arrow.
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Use it with left click. Short presses will result in little stabs which are good for killing [[builder]]s and [[archer]]s. Holding down left mouse button will charge the sword. By releasing it while the meter is full, it will inflict 1,5 heart damage and stun the victim. A charged sword strike will also cause a shielded Knight to drop his shield and become vulnerable for a moment, similar to how they become vulnerable when hit by a fully charged arrow.
  
Using the sword knights can destroy every block except [[Stone|Stone]], [[bedrock]] and [[spikes]]. However, the digging speed of a knight is inferior to that of a builder, and has a shorter range which prevents them from destroying [[Drawbridge|drawbridges]].
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Using the sword Knights can destroy every block except [[Stone|Stone]], [[bedrock]] and [[spikes]]. However, the digging speed of a Knight is inferior to that of a builder, and has a shorter range which prevents them from destroying [[Drawbridge|drawbridges]].
  
 
==Bomb==
 
==Bomb==
  
Bombs can be thrown by knights by pressing the [F] key. They can be bought at [[bomb workshop]]s for 20 [[coin]]s or looted from other players. Bombs destroy blocks in every direction and are very deadly, instantly killing all the players in its range except blocking knights and allies.
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Bombs can be thrown by Knights by pressing the [F] key. They can be bought at [[bomb workshop]]s for 20 [[coin]]s or looted from other players. Bombs destroy blocks in every direction and are very deadly, instantly killing all the players in its range except blocking Knights and allies.
  
 
Any class can pick up lit bombs by pressing the pickup ([C]) or use ([E]) key, and throw them back again by pressing throw ([C]). When an enemy bomb is picked up, it is now owned by the player. That means it won't be harmful to his allies, but to his enemies instead, and any kill will be awarded to him instead of the enemy.
 
Any class can pick up lit bombs by pressing the pickup ([C]) or use ([E]) key, and throw them back again by pressing throw ([C]). When an enemy bomb is picked up, it is now owned by the player. That means it won't be harmful to his allies, but to his enemies instead, and any kill will be awarded to him instead of the enemy.
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==Shield==
 
==Shield==
  
The shield is the secondary skill of the knight.
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The shield is the secondary skill of the Knight.
  
 
Use it by pressing right mouse.
 
Use it by pressing right mouse.
  
Keep cursor to side of the knight to defend to that side.
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Keep cursor to side of the Knight to defend to that side.
  
Keep cursor above the knight to defend upwards or reduce falling speed while in midair.
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Keep cursor above the Knight to defend upwards or reduce falling speed while in midair.
  
 
When keeping the shield upwards, other players can jump on it.
 
When keeping the shield upwards, other players can jump on it.
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* Knights are the most effective underground in close confines where their shield can stop the advance of far superior numbers and their bombs can be devastating.
 
* Knights are the most effective underground in close confines where their shield can stop the advance of far superior numbers and their bombs can be devastating.
  
* When no ladder is available, knights can use their shield to allow other players to climb over.
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* When no ladder is available, kKnights can use their shield to allow other players to climb over.
  
 
* Use charged attacks to stun shielding enemy knights.
 
* Use charged attacks to stun shielding enemy knights.
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* You can make bombs go further by jumping and moving while throwing a bomb with [F].
 
* You can make bombs go further by jumping and moving while throwing a bomb with [F].
  
* The knight's shield goes down after a powerful hit (a fully drawn arrow, landing hard, a fully charged sword swing, or falling rocks).
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* The Knight's shield goes down after a powerful hit (a fully drawn arrow, landing hard, a fully charged sword swing, or falling rocks).
  
* Skilled knights have learned to use bombs to jump higher and overcome enemy defenses. Shield near a bomb to get thrown away. With practice you can control the way the bomb will throw you!
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* Skilled Knights have learned to use bombs to jump higher and overcome enemy defenses. Shield near a bomb to get thrown away. With practice you can control the way the bomb will throw you!
  
 
* You can put the bomb in the catapult by pressing [F] and then [E] when next to the catapult.Then throw the bomb at the enemy units!
 
* You can put the bomb in the catapult by pressing [F] and then [E] when next to the catapult.Then throw the bomb at the enemy units!
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{{Update History|
 
{{Update History|
 
''[[Version_history#263|Build 263]]''
 
''[[Version_history#263|Build 263]]''
*fixed unpredictable bomb throwing on high ping  
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*Fixed unpredictable bomb throwing on high ping  
 
''[[Version_history#262|Build 262]]''
 
''[[Version_history#262|Build 262]]''
*slash takes 5% longer
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*Slash takes 5% longer
*fixed bomb killing teammates  
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*Fixed bomb killing teammates  
 
''[[Version_history#228|Build 228]]''
 
''[[Version_history#228|Build 228]]''
*can't shield against falling blocks
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*Cannot shield against falling blocks
 
''[[Version_history#200|Build 200]]''
 
''[[Version_history#200|Build 200]]''
*tweaked bomb throwing  
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*Tweaked bomb throwing  
*fixed bomb wall bounces  
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*Fixed bomb wall bounces  
*lowered bomb jump velocity  
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*Lowered bomb jump velocity  
*bomb sparks turn red when approaching explosion time  
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*Bomb sparks turn red when approaching explosion time  
 
''[[Version_history#190|Build 190]]''
 
''[[Version_history#190|Build 190]]''
*added castle room: bomb workshop - for making bombs (press [E], costs coins)  
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*Added castle room: bomb workshop - for making bombs (press [E], costs coins)  
*mount bomb on catapult (light bomb with [F] and then put on catapult with menu [E])  
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*Mount bomb on catapult (light bomb with [F] and then put on catapult with menu [E])  
*fixed bomb bounce sounds  
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*Fixed bomb bounce sounds  
*bombs are stronger and have larger kill radius  
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*Bombs are stronger and have larger kill radius  
*wood, stone, gold is automatically picked up only by builder; arrows by archer; bombs by knight
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*Wood, stone, gold is automatically picked up only by builder; arrows by archer; bombs by Knight
*bomb isn't dropped on knock back  
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*Bomb isn't dropped on knock back  
*bomb can destroy dropped arrows  
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*Bomb can destroy dropped arrows  
*bombs can launch knight from ground (with shield; greater velocity achieved from air)  
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*Bombs can launch Knight from ground (with shield; greater velocity achieved from air)  
 
''[[Version_history#142|Build 142]]''
 
''[[Version_history#142|Build 142]]''
*bombs just damage dirt blocks instead of destroying  
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*Bombs just damage dirt blocks instead of destroying  
 
''[[Version_history#137|Build 137]]''
 
''[[Version_history#137|Build 137]]''
*more power on bomb knock back in air  
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*More power on bomb knock back in air  
*bombs have more radius of kill but make less block damage  
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*Bombs have more radius of kill but make less block damage  
*knight can carry max 3 bombs  
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*Knight can carry max 3 bombs  
*bombs explode from each other  
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*Bombs explode from each other  
*bomb explosion doesn't work through walls  
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*Bomb explosion doesn't work through walls  
 
''[[Version_history#127|Build 127]]''
 
''[[Version_history#127|Build 127]]''
*fixed player-bomb force when on ground  
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*Fixed player-bomb force when on ground  
 
''[[Version_history#123|Build 123]]''
 
''[[Version_history#123|Build 123]]''
*bomb is dropped on knockback  
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*Bomb is dropped on knockback  
 
''[[Version_history#90|Build 90]]''
 
''[[Version_history#90|Build 90]]''
*can't throw bomb while holding flag  
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*Cannot throw bomb while holding flag  
*fixed bomb-block damage miscalculation  
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*Fixed bomb-block damage miscalculation  
 
''[[Version_history#70|Build 70]]''
 
''[[Version_history#70|Build 70]]''
*bomb range is shorter
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*Bomb range is shorter
*maximum 3 bombs can be carried by Knight
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*Maximum 3 bombs can be carried by Knight
*bomb always kills (unshielded) in close proximity
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*Bomb always kills (unshielded) in close proximity
 
''[[Version_history#67|Build 67]]''
 
''[[Version_history#67|Build 67]]''
*changed bomb throwing
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*Changed bomb throwing
**pressing [F] lights bomb
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**Pressing [F] lights bomb
**press [F] again throws at default velocity
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**Press [F] again throws at default velocity
**to throw further you must add momentum from jumping
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**To throw further you must add momentum from jumping
 
* Knight respawns with 1 bomb
 
* Knight respawns with 1 bomb
* own bomb hurts self
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* Own bomb hurts self
* team members can loot bombs again
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* Team members can loot bombs again
 
''[[Version_history#57|Build 57]]''
 
''[[Version_history#57|Build 57]]''
*bombs now gib people
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*Bombs now gib people
*throwing a bomb on bedrock will spawn rocks
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*Throwing a bomb on bedrock will spawn rocks
 
''[[Version_history#39|Build 39]]''
 
''[[Version_history#39|Build 39]]''
*new bomb & explosion graphics  
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*New bomb & explosion graphics  
*can't loot bombs from self & team players
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*Cannot loot bombs from self & team players
*fixed knight not dying when bomb explodes in hand  
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*Fixed Knight not dying when bomb explodes in hand  
 
''[[Version_history#32|Build 32]]''
 
''[[Version_history#32|Build 32]]''
*added bombs for knight
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*Added bombs for Knight
 
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Revision as of 00:30, 21 February 2012

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knight
Life: Heart.pngHeart.pngHeart.png
Type: Melee

The primary skill of the Knight is to attack with his sword. Being a melee warrior, the Knight is proficient in the use of a shield to protect himself and others from harm. Equipped with bombs the Knight can be a terrifying enemy.

  • [Left click] - Fight with the sword. Click once to attack. For a more powerful attack, click and hold to charge, then release at the right moment to execute charged swing. Quickly click left mouse button after hitting an enemy with a slash to execute another slash. A charged attack can damage doors, background walls, and break enemy shielding for a while.
  • [Right click] - Defend with the shield, change the shield direction by moving the mouse cursor. It will block sword jabs, builder's hammer bashes, arrows and bomb blasts. Enemies can't pass through the shield, but the Knight moves slower and can't jump as high when he is using his shield. By making the shield face upwards, the Knight can also hover for a while when falling and can be climbed by teammates when standing on the ground. Falling on top of enemies when shielding in their direction will do a shield stomp and will send the enemy flying.
  • [F] - Light a bomb, press [F] again to throw it. The bomb will kill enemies not blocking the blast, but it can blow yourself up if not thrown before the timer runs out. A lighted bomb's timer can be seen by hovering over it. Keep in mind that shrapnel from destroyed bedrock blocks may damage yourself and teammates around the blast.


Sword

Knight swinging a sword
A sword being swung by a Knight

The sword is the Knight's weapon of choice.

Use it with left click. Short presses will result in little stabs which are good for killing builders and archers. Holding down left mouse button will charge the sword. By releasing it while the meter is full, it will inflict 1,5 heart damage and stun the victim. A charged sword strike will also cause a shielded Knight to drop his shield and become vulnerable for a moment, similar to how they become vulnerable when hit by a fully charged arrow.

Using the sword Knights can destroy every block except Stone, bedrock and spikes. However, the digging speed of a Knight is inferior to that of a builder, and has a shorter range which prevents them from destroying drawbridges.

Bomb

Bombs can be thrown by Knights by pressing the [F] key. They can be bought at bomb workshops for 20 coins or looted from other players. Bombs destroy blocks in every direction and are very deadly, instantly killing all the players in its range except blocking Knights and allies.

Any class can pick up lit bombs by pressing the pickup ([C]) or use ([E]) key, and throw them back again by pressing throw ([C]). When an enemy bomb is picked up, it is now owned by the player. That means it won't be harmful to his allies, but to his enemies instead, and any kill will be awarded to him instead of the enemy.

Bombs are the only weapon which can destroy bedrock blocks, occasionally creating falling rocks that inflict heavy damage on enemies and allies alike.

All classes can carry a maximum of 3 bombs at once.

Item reference

Image Item name Acquired from
Bomb.png Bomb Bomb workshop, looting

Shield

The shield is the secondary skill of the Knight.

Use it by pressing right mouse.

Keep cursor to side of the Knight to defend to that side.

Keep cursor above the Knight to defend upwards or reduce falling speed while in midair.

When keeping the shield upwards, other players can jump on it.

Gameplay Tips

  • Knights are the most dangerous class in close combat, and can block arrows with their shield.
  • Knights are the most effective underground in close confines where their shield can stop the advance of far superior numbers and their bombs can be devastating.
  • When no ladder is available, kKnights can use their shield to allow other players to climb over.
  • Use charged attacks to stun shielding enemy knights.
  • Sword Jab will clash with another jab if they roughly hit at the same time. Clash has the same effect as shielding the attack. This also results in a specific sound.
  • Use a bomb to quickly pierce enemy defenses.
  • Press [C] to pick up lit bombs, and [F] again to throw. Be careful as the timer keeps running and you can blow yourself up, though you could save your team from the blast!
  • You can make bombs go further by jumping and moving while throwing a bomb with [F].
  • The Knight's shield goes down after a powerful hit (a fully drawn arrow, landing hard, a fully charged sword swing, or falling rocks).
  • Skilled Knights have learned to use bombs to jump higher and overcome enemy defenses. Shield near a bomb to get thrown away. With practice you can control the way the bomb will throw you!
  • You can put the bomb in the catapult by pressing [F] and then [E] when next to the catapult.Then throw the bomb at the enemy units!

Update History

Build 263

  • Fixed unpredictable bomb throwing on high ping

Build 262

  • Slash takes 5% longer
  • Fixed bomb killing teammates

Build 228

  • Cannot shield against falling blocks

Build 200

  • Tweaked bomb throwing
  • Fixed bomb wall bounces
  • Lowered bomb jump velocity
  • Bomb sparks turn red when approaching explosion time

Build 190

  • Added castle room: bomb workshop - for making bombs (press [E], costs coins)
  • Mount bomb on catapult (light bomb with [F] and then put on catapult with menu [E])
  • Fixed bomb bounce sounds
  • Bombs are stronger and have larger kill radius
  • Wood, stone, gold is automatically picked up only by builder; arrows by archer; bombs by Knight
  • Bomb isn't dropped on knock back
  • Bomb can destroy dropped arrows
  • Bombs can launch Knight from ground (with shield; greater velocity achieved from air)

Build 142

  • Bombs just damage dirt blocks instead of destroying

Build 137

  • More power on bomb knock back in air
  • Bombs have more radius of kill but make less block damage
  • Knight can carry max 3 bombs
  • Bombs explode from each other
  • Bomb explosion doesn't work through walls

Build 127

  • Fixed player-bomb force when on ground

Build 123

  • Bomb is dropped on knockback

Build 90

  • Cannot throw bomb while holding flag
  • Fixed bomb-block damage miscalculation

Build 70

  • Bomb range is shorter
  • Maximum 3 bombs can be carried by Knight
  • Bomb always kills (unshielded) in close proximity

Build 67

  • Changed bomb throwing
    • Pressing [F] lights bomb
    • Press [F] again throws at default velocity
    • To throw further you must add momentum from jumping
  • Knight respawns with 1 bomb
  • Own bomb hurts self
  • Team members can loot bombs again

Build 57

  • Bombs now gib people
  • Throwing a bomb on bedrock will spawn rocks

Build 39

  • New bomb & explosion graphics
  • Cannot loot bombs from self & team players
  • Fixed Knight not dying when bomb explodes in hand

Build 32

  • Added bombs for Knight

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