IncreKnight Walkthrough: Best Builds, Boss Guides & Hidden Secrets
Key Takeaways
- Stat distribution matters more than gear: Focus on Dexterity until 40, then Strength to 30, for optimal early-mid game damage.
- The "Silent Stalker" build (Dagger + Shadow Cloak) can skip 70% of trash mobs, saving 20+ minutes per dungeon run.
- Boss pattern memorization is mandatory: The Lich King’s second phase always starts with a 3-hit combo followed by a 2-second stun window.
- Hidden chests in the Abyss dungeon spawn every 15 minutes at coordinates (X: 142, Y: 73) – check right after beating the first mini-boss.
Getting Started: The First 30 Minutes
When you start IncreKnight, ignore the shiny Greatsword the blacksmith offers. It’s a trap. That weapon scales with Strength, but early enemies have low health anyway. Instead, pick the Short Sword – it swings 30% faster and lets you practice parry timing without getting wrecked.
Your first real decision is the starter area. I always recommend the Forest Path over the Cave. The Cave has tougher spiders that poison you, and the antidote costs 50 gold you don’t have. The Forest has 3 guaranteed health potions in the first two rooms. Don’t hoard them; use one immediately if you drop below 50% HP. Death costs you 10 minutes of progress.
Best Builds for Every Playstyle
1. The Glass Cannon (Dexterity/Critical)
- Weapon: Twin Daggers (attack speed 1.8, crit chance 15%)
- Armor: Leather Set (bonus: +10% crit damage)
- Stats: 50 Dexterity, 20 Strength, 10 Vitality
- Why it works: With the *Shadow Strike* skill (unlocks at level 12), you can teleport behind enemies and backstab for 3x damage. I killed the Forest Troll in 14 seconds with this build.
2. The Unkillable Tank (Vitality/Regen)
- Weapon: War Hammer (slower but staggers every hit)
- Armor: Iron Plate Set (bonus: +5 HP per second)
- Stats: 40 Vitality, 25 Strength, 15 Dexterity
- Why it works: You can face-tank the Lich King’s AoE blast (which normally does 120 damage) with 800 HP and 30% damage reduction. It’s boring but reliable.
3. The Hybrid Mage (Intelligence/Elemental)
- Weapon: Staff of Embers (fire damage over time)
- Armor: Robe of Flowing Mana (bonus: +20 mana regen)
- Stats: 35 Intelligence, 25 Dexterity, 20 Vitality
- Why it works: Fire spells stack burn damage up to 5 stacks, dealing 15 DPS per stack. Against the Ice Golem (resists physical), this build shreds him in under 2 minutes.
| Build | Best For | Weakness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glass Cannon | Speedruns, farming | Dies in 2 hits |
| Tank | Boss fights, beginners | Low damage output |
| Hybrid Mage | Elemental enemies | High mana cost early |
Boss Guides: Patterns You Must Know
Forest Troll (First Boss)
- Phase 1 (100%-60% HP): He charges twice, then slams the ground. Dodge left, then right, then attack his back for 4 seconds.
- Phase 2 (Below 60%): He starts throwing boulders. These track your position – run sideways, not backwards. He also summons 2 small goblins. Kill them first; they heal him if you ignore them.
- Pro Tip: Equip the *Feather Boots* (found in the hidden room behind the waterfall at Area 3) to increase dodge speed by 20%. This makes the boulder phase trivial.
Lich King (Mid-Game)
- Phase 1: He teleports every 10 seconds. When he appears, he always casts a dark orb. Parry it (yes, you can parry magic) to stagger him for 3 seconds.
- Phase 2 (Below 50%): He creates 4 copies of himself. Hit the one with the glowing eyes – the others vanish after 2 seconds. If you hit a fake, you take 50 damage.
- Hidden Mechanic: If you bring the *Holy Amulet* from the Church side quest, the copies are 50% slower. Worth the detour.
Hidden Secrets and Easter Eggs
IncreKnight is packed with secrets that casual players miss. Here are the ones I use every run:
1. The Abyss Hidden Chest: After the first mini-boss (the giant rat), turn around and walk into the wall on the right. There’s a false wall that leads to a chest with a legendary ring (+15% crit chance). It spawns every 15 minutes, so if you miss it, wait or reset.
2. The Developer’s Room: In the Cathedral area, light the 3 candles in order (left, right, middle) and a door appears behind the altar. Inside is a developer NPC who gives you a weapon that scales with your total playtime – I got a sword that did 500 damage after 50 hours.
3. The Secret Cow Level: After beating the final boss, return to the starting farm. Talk to the cow 10 times. It opens a portal to a level where all enemies are cows that drop gold. I farmed 10,000 gold in 15 minutes there.
Advanced Tips and Strategies
- Stat respec costs 500 gold after level 20. Don’t waste it early; stick with a build until you hit the mid-game wall (around level 30).
- Enemy aggro range is exactly 8 tiles. Use this to pull single enemies from packs. Aggro one with a ranged attack, then back up. This prevents 3v1 situations.
- The Parry Window is 0.3 seconds. Practice on the training dummy in town (it’s free, unlimited uses). I spent 10 minutes there and it saved me countless deaths.
- Inventory management: Always carry 3 health potions, 2 mana potions, and 1 antidote. The rest can be loot. I use the *Bag of Holding* (reward from the Merchant quest) to double my carry capacity.
Conclusion
IncreKnight rewards patience and knowledge over raw skill. Learn boss patterns, invest in the right stats early, and explore every corner for secrets. The builds I shared work for 90% of content, but feel free to tweak them. If you find a hidden room I missed, drop a comment – I’m always looking for new tricks.
FAQ
Q: What’s the best weapon for the Lich King fight?
A: Use the *Silver Rapier* (found in the Catacombs). It has a 10% chance to stun undead enemies, and the Lich King is considered undead. I stunned him 3 times in one fight, which gave me huge openings.
Q: How do I unlock the secret boss in the Abyss?
A: You need to collect 5 Abyss Shards (drop from mini-bosses, each has a 20% chance). Then use them at the altar in the final room. The secret boss drops the *Void Sword*, which ignores 50% of enemy armor.
Q: I’m stuck at level 25 with no gold. What should I do?
A: Farm the Forest Troll repeatedly. He drops 150 gold each kill, and you can beat him in 2 minutes with the Glass Cannon build. I made 3,000 gold in an hour this way. Also, sell all blue-quality gear you don’t use – it’s worthless for upgrading later.