King
| Color | Gold |
|---|---|
| Shorthand | Ki |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Free during Prepare | Yes |
| Can destroy spawns | Yes |
| Bounty | |
| Base value Ri | 350 |
| Logarithmic kill value | 1.46 |
| Scaling factor αi | 0.5 |
King is a VIP class. They have the highest bounty in the game and should be protected at all costs. King spawns with a set of gold armor which gives them decent protection, but makes them a bigger target on the battlefield. To better protect themselves, the king carries a Teleport Wand, which can summon allies to the King's position.
In King's draft, the King picks players for their team and can choose to appoint a General. They also usually place their spawn point. King can be picked in other modes with a limit of one per team.
Item Equip
Start Items
| Item | Amount | Flags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleport Wand | 1 | Bound | |
| Polished Granite | 64 | ||
| Obsidian† | 10 |
† - in Ender chest
Spawn Items
| Item | Amount | Flags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cithare Compass | 1 | DnD | |
| Bread | 16 | ||
| Gold Sword | 1 | ||
| Stone Pickaxe | 1 | DnD | |
| Stone Axe | 1 | DnD | |
| Team Shield | 1 | DnD | |
| Gold Helmet | 1 | Locked Vanishing | |
| Gold Chestplate | 1 | Locked Vanishing | |
| Gold Leggings | 1 | Locked Vanishing | |
| Gold Boots | 1 | Locked Vanishing |
Item drops on death
| Item | Amount | Drop Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Helmet* | 1 | 100% |
| Gold Chestplate* | 1 | 100% |
| Gold Leggings* | 1 | 100% |
| Gold Boots* | 1 | 100% |
<nowiki>*</nowoki> - only on true death
Special Mechanics
A King is equipped with a Teleport Wand. Aside from that, any effect they get from eating food or drinking potions is transferred to all allies within 20 blocks.
Tips
Teleport Wand can be used both to protect the King and to save a teammate. It also has considerable strategic significance - it can quickly recall a player from a distant flag (for example Ruins of Zamar). Remember it only has 5 uses per life - use it sparingly unless in danger. It can be recharged using Essence of Displacement
It is usually worth it to entrust more loot to the King rather than to spread it evenly in the team. Other teammates should sacrifice themselves if it means saving the King. This way, the team loses fewer resources and gives away less points.
Picking a King outside of King's draft is a very risky choice but can lead to powerful warband-like teams. This is especially the case when the team has an Alchemist.
King should be played only by very experienced players.
Trivia
The King can choose to die frivolously to recharge their Teleport Wand, but it's considered bad sportsmanship.