Iron King
BLACK SOULS · Early game
The second wall of BLACK SOULS' opening run, defeated by 53.8% of players. Where Helkaiser teaches you the loop, the Iron King teaches you that defense is a stat you must answer.
Fight Notes
The Iron King sits directly behind Drake Helkaiser on the completion curve (53.8% vs 56.4%) — meaning nearly everyone who beats the dragon beats the king next. He is early-game content with early-game answers: levels, upgraded gear, patience.
As an armored fight, he punishes low-damage builds more than careless ones. If your hits are bouncing off, this is the game telling you to spend on offense before proceeding.
Don't confuse him with Iron Hans (34.2%) — the mid-game fight drawn from the Grimm tale. The King is the door; Hans is what's behind several more doors.