WIKI
Why the Knight is S-tier
The Knight is a starter class, costs nothing, and never falls off. It does two jobs at once: it soaks damage on the front line and deals respectable melee damage, so it's never a dead slot. In an auto-battler where your party has to survive long AFK sessions without you, a durable hero that also contributes damage is exactly what you want. If you only ever fully gear one character, make it this one.
Stat & affix priority
Build the Knight as a tank first, damage second — it needs to hold the front so your squishier damage dealers stay alive.
| Priority | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HP, Armor / Defense | Survive the front line through long fights. |
| 2 | Attack, Attack Speed | Add damage once it's tanky enough to stand still. |
| 3 | Block, Lifesteal | Self-sustain so it needs less healer attention. |
| 4 | Crit | Nice extra damage, but not at the cost of survivability. |
Gear the Knight until it comfortably survives your current stage, then pivot every remaining slot into attack and attack speed. A Knight that dies is worthless; a Knight that lives is free damage on top of its tanking.
How to play it
There's no micro — the Knight auto-fights up front. Your job is to keep it the sturdiest member of the party and spend its skill points every level (don't hoard them). Lean its skill choices toward its defensive and steady-damage options so it holds aggro and stays alive. Because it's so self-sufficient, the Knight is also the safest hero to leave running in the taskbar for idle farming.
Best teams for the Knight
The Knight is the anchor of essentially every good comp — it's the tank slot in the tank/damage/support template:
- Best overall: Knight + Hunter + Priest (DLC).
- Best free: Knight + Sorcerer + Priest.
Full reasoning and more situational comps are on the best team page. Remember a three-hero party needs the Rune of Command for its extra slots.
Early vs. late game
Open with the Knight — it's the lowest-risk start. Unlike some heroes that need investment to come online, the Knight is strong immediately and simply scales with gear. It stays a core member from your first stage to the hardest difficulties, so gear invested in it is never wasted.
FAQ
Is the Knight good?
Yes — best free hero, S-tier. Tanky and deals solid damage, fits every team.
What stats should I build?
HP and armor/defense first, then attack and attack speed; block and lifesteal are strong extras.
What team is best for the Knight?
Knight + Hunter + Priest (DLC) or Knight + Sorcerer + Priest (free) — see the best team guide.
Should I main the Knight?
If you build one hero well, make it the Knight — it anchors every comp and never falls off.
Build advice is general guidance for the current patch; exact skills and affixes vary in-game. Unofficial fan resource, not official Nugem Studio data.