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Block Tales Free Ice Card Guide
Block Tales Free Ice is a 1 BP action card that costs 1 SP and gives Enchant: Ice level 1 for the next attack. It is found on Pit Floor [20], sold by Banished Knight for 150 TIX, and can drop from several Chapter 1 enemies at 1.2%.
Last updated: 2026-04-27
Quick Facts
| Type | Action card |
|---|---|
| BP | 1 |
| SP cost | 1 |
| Effect | Grants Enchant: Ice level 1 for the next attack. |
| Duration | The Freeze applied by the next attack can last 3 turns. |
| Max stack | 3 |
| Stack note | Each stacked copy adds +1 enchant level and +1 SP cost. |
| Source | Found on Pit Floor [20]. |
| Shop source | Bought from Banished Knight for 150 TIX. |
| Drops | Ant Army, Devious Rat, Crossbow Crony, Snory Bear, Hungry Wolf, Banished Knight, Loyal Knight, Supreme Ant, Sentient Statue, and Cruel King list Free Ice at 1.2%. |
| Sell amount | 105 TIX. |
| Old behavior | Free Ice used to disable the Ball slot while active. |
| Reviewed facts | Checked against current community wiki data on 2026-04-27. |
Block Tales Free Ice facts that matter
Free Ice is a setup card for control. It prepares the next attack to apply Freeze instead of dealing control by itself.
That makes it strongest when stopping the next enemy actions matters more than raw damage.
- Use it before an attack you trust to connect.
- Use it when the target's next turns are dangerous.
- Skip it when the enemy can be defeated immediately.
- Do not rely on Freeze against targets that resist or cannot be frozen.
Free Ice compared with Snowball
Snowball is a Ball action that attempts Frozen directly. Free Ice is an enchant that lets another attack apply the effect.
Free Ice costs less SP up front, but it needs the next attack to land. Snowball is simpler when the Ball action is already the right move.
- Free Ice: cheap setup for the next hit.
- Snowball: direct Freeze attempt.
- Free Fire: Burn pressure.
- Free Poison: poison pressure.
Free Ice drop and source planning
The Pit Floor [20] copy and Banished Knight shop source are cleaner than hoping for a rare drop. The 1.2% drop list is more useful for cleanup collectors.
If you need the card for a build, use a known source first.
- Route source: Pit Floor [20].
- Shop source: Banished Knight for 150 TIX.
- Drop route: several Chapter 1 enemies at 1.2%.
- Do not delay progression for rare drops unless collecting.
FAQ
What does Free Ice do?
Free Ice gives Enchant: Ice level 1 for the next attack, letting that attack apply Freeze.
How much does Free Ice cost?
Free Ice costs 1 BP to equip and 1 SP to use.
Where do I get Free Ice?
Free Ice is found on Pit Floor [20] and sold by Banished Knight for 150 TIX.
Is Free Ice better than Snowball?
Use Free Ice when another attack is already the right move. Use Snowball when you want a direct Ball-based Freeze attempt.
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Snowball
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Free Fire
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Free Poison
Block Tales Free Poison is a 1 BP action card that costs 1 SP and gives Enchant: Poison level 1 for the next attack. It is sold by Amber and Banished Knight for 100 TIX, stacks up to 5, and can drop from poison-route enemies.
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Slingshot
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Enemy
Ant Army
Block Tales Ant Army is a 2 HP Mobile enemy from Caves with Munch, Call for Help, a Munch > Munch > Call for Help pattern, and a Free Ice drop at 1.2%. The danger is not the 1 damage bite. It is letting a tiny enemy spend a third turn adding another body while you save SP for no reason.
Boss
Banished Knight
Block Tales Banished Knight is a Chapter 1 mini-boss in Snowy Thicket with 8 HP, 1 Defense, Mobile, and a Stab attack. He later appears as a Telamon's Manor shopkeeper selling cards such as Deep Focus, Sacrifice, Charge DEF, Free Poison, Free Fire, Launcher, Slingshot, and Free Ice.