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Block Tales Turkey Boss Guide

Block Tales Turkey is a Thanksgiving event boss with 60 HP, 2 Defense, and a set of food-themed moves: Appetite, Gulp, Gobble Dash, Side Slam, Jam Slam, Provoke, and Baste. It is fought through Chef's Special and is best treated as event content, not main story progression.

Last updated: 2026-04-27

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Quick Facts

RouteThanksgiving event content.
HP60
Defense2
Level30
AttributesNone
LocationChef's Special event route.
MovesAppetite, Gulp, Gobble Dash, Side Slam, Jam Slam, Provoke, and Baste.
AppetiteHeals Turkey for 3 HP.
GulpHeals Turkey for 9 HP.
Gobble DashThree-hit attack, 2 damage per hit.
Side SlamDeals 5 damage and applies DEF Down for 3 turns.
Jam SlamDeals 7 damage and applies Jammed for 2 turns.
ProvokeGives Turkey DEF Up level 1 for 3 turns.
BasteApplies a one-turn Fire Shield.
Event noteThanksgiving event boss data should not be used as story-route progression.
Reviewed factsChecked against current community wiki data on 2026-04-27.

Block Tales Turkey fight facts

Turkey is event content, and the moves fit that: healing, food effects, and a few turns that are easy to underestimate.

The boss has 2 Defense and can heal, so slow chip damage feels especially bad. If the fight drags, Appetite and Gulp make it feel like you never made progress.

  • Bring damage that clears 2 Defense cleanly.
  • Track Gulp because 9 healing changes the endgame.
  • Do not use story-route assumptions for event content.
  • Avoid fire contact while Baste's Fire Shield is active.

Healing and defensive turns

Appetite and Gulp are the reason Turkey should not be treated like a small seasonal joke. Healing buys the boss more turns, and more turns mean more chances for DEF Down or Jammed.

Provoke also slows weak builds. If the boss has DEF Up and your attack barely passes normal Defense, spend the turn differently.

  • Use burst after healing turns are accounted for.
  • Heal before Jam Slam can trap a low-HP turn.
  • Do not waste SP into DEF Up without a strong payoff.
  • Use Baste turns for non-fire setup or recovery.

Where Turkey fits in the site

Turkey should stay separate from main chapter boss planning. Players looking for story route help need Cruel King, Griefer, Hatred, or Chapter 4 bosses first.

This page is still worth reviewing because event bosses attract search traffic. It just needs to be clear about what kind of content it is.

  • Use this page for event routing.
  • Use boss-guide pages for normal chapter progression.
  • Do not compare event difficulty directly to story bosses.
  • Keep event facts separate from permanent route facts.

FAQ

How much HP does Turkey have?

Turkey has 60 HP and 2 Defense.

Is Turkey a main story boss?

No. Turkey is tied to Thanksgiving event content through Chef's Special.

Why does Turkey take so long to beat?

Turkey has 2 Defense and healing moves. Appetite heals 3 HP, while Gulp heals 9 HP.

What should I watch for during Baste?

Baste gives Turkey a one-turn Fire Shield, so avoid feeding that turn with the wrong fire contact.

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