Item
Block Tales Iron Sword Item Guide
Block Tales Iron Sword is a permanent sword upgrade bought from Terry's Tutorials for 200 TIX after Cruel King. It raises sword damage, unlocks Hyperball, and lets the player cut thick grass in Savannah for the Supreme Mosquito route. This is a route unlock as much as a damage upgrade.
Last updated: 2026-04-27
Quick Facts
| Type | Permanent sword upgrade |
|---|---|
| Category note | Current source data treats Iron Sword as a Sword upgrade, while this project stores it under items. |
| Source | Bought from Terry's Tutorials. |
| Price | 200 TIX. |
| Requirement | Available after defeating Cruel King. |
| Damage role | Improves the player's sword damage. |
| Unlocks | Buying Iron Sword also unlocks Hyperball. |
| Field use | Can cut down grass in the Savannah. |
| Route unlock | Needed for thick grass access toward the Supreme Mosquito route. |
| Best use | Buy when the next route needs permanent damage and Savannah access. |
| Failure point | Spending TIX elsewhere first can delay both damage and route access. |
| Reviewed facts | Checked against current community wiki data on 2026-04-27. |
Block Tales Iron Sword facts that matter
Iron Sword is more than a bigger sword number. It costs 200 TIX, appears after Cruel King, unlocks Hyperball, and changes Savannah exploration because it can cut thick grass.
That means the buying decision is not just combat greed. Delaying Iron Sword can also delay optional route access.
- Plan for the 200 TIX cost after Cruel King.
- Buy it before treating Savannah cleanup as complete.
- Remember that Hyperball comes with the purchase.
- Do not spend all TIX on short-term items if permanent damage is the bottleneck.
Savannah grass and Supreme Mosquito route
The easy mistake is thinking Iron Sword only matters in fights. It also opens field interaction by cutting Savannah grass, which matters for the optional Supreme Mosquito route.
If you are planning Investor or Alternate Reality cleanup, Iron Sword is part of the route checklist.
- Use Iron Sword to cut thick Savannah grass.
- Do not attempt Supreme Mosquito cleanup before the route tools are ready.
- Bring Flying coverage after reaching the Mosquito Nest path.
- Treat optional boss prep separately from main Chapter 2 progress.
Iron Sword compared with Hyperball
Iron Sword upgrades sword-side damage and unlocks Hyperball. Hyperball improves the Ball side after the purchase.
Together they make the permanent combat kit less awkward: sword for grounded targets, Ball for reach and Ball Weakness problems.
- Iron Sword: permanent sword upgrade and route access.
- Hyperball: upgraded Ball weapon.
- Rocket Boots: movement and burn utility.
- Power Stab: SP-based single-target pressure.
FAQ
Where do I buy Iron Sword?
Current source data lists Iron Sword at Terry's Tutorials.
How much does Iron Sword cost?
Iron Sword costs 200 TIX.
When does Iron Sword become available?
It becomes available after defeating Cruel King.
Why do I need Iron Sword for Savannah cleanup?
Iron Sword can cut thick grass in Savannah, which matters for optional route access such as the Supreme Mosquito path.
Related Pages
Boss
Cruel King
Block Tales Cruel King is the Chapter 1 final boss in Blackrock Castle. He has 30 HP, uses freeze pressure, can summon Loyal Knight or Crossbow Crony, and punishes players who enter the throne room with no SP plan.
Chapter
Chapter 2
Block Tales Chapter 2 is A Toxic Time, released on July 6, 2024. It starts after Cruel King and the Ice Dagger, then sends the player through Roblox HQ Basement, the airport route, Plainstown, Savannah, Ant Hill, Turitopulis Forest, Rugged Rainforest, and Griefer's Crib. The chapter adds a heavier poison and jungle route feel, with Komodo Dragon, Bigfoot, Griefer, Bubonic Plant, and optional Supreme Mosquito in the boss set. Bring Cure or another status answer before the route starts draining items. Chapter 2 rewards players who conserve SP before the long jungle stretch.
Location
Savannah
Block Tales Savannah is the Chapter 2 open route after Plainstown, leading toward Ant Hill, Fire Ant Hill context, Iron Sword access, and the optional Supreme Mosquito route. It is where players start learning that Chapter 2 is about route endurance, not one clean fight.
Boss
Supreme Mosquito
Block Tales Supreme Mosquito is an optional Chapter 2 superboss in the Mosquito Nest with 60 HP, Flying, level 91, Call for Help, Double Pierce, and Poison Pierce. The fight requires Iron Sword route access and rewards Alternate Reality plus the Investor card.
Item
Hyperball
Block Tales Hyperball is listed locally as an item page, but current source data treats it as the upgraded Ball weapon after buying the Iron Sword. Hyperball increases Ball damage, keeps the action-command bounce timing important, and changes route planning because Flying and Ball Weakness enemies become easier to handle.
Card
Power Stab
Block Tales Power Stab is the first real SP check for sword builds. It costs 0 BP and 2 SP, adds 1 damage over a normal Sword hit, and rewards players who can land the tighter action command instead of spending turns on plain attacks.
Guide
How to Beat Cruel King
Block Tales How to Beat Cruel King comes down to freeze control, summon cleanup, and not wasting SP before the throne room. Cruel King has 30 HP, hits with 5-damage freeze moves, and can call Loyal Knight or Crossbow Crony.
Guide
Boss Guide
Block Tales Boss Guide starts with preparation, because most failed attempts are decided before the first attack. Bring one reliable damage card, one recovery answer, and a plan for the boss's worst turn. Cruel King is the clean example: 30 HP, freeze moves, summons, and a heal plus DEF Up. Power Stab helps when the boss is alone. Linebounce helps when summons make the row messy. If the fight keeps failing, do not swap every card. Identify the exact failure: low HP, low SP, missed guards, enemy adds, or panic healing.