Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

How to Beat Black Knight: Locations and Strategies

Final Fantasy Origin - Stranger of Paradise - How to Beat Black Knight

This is a fight guide on Black Knight, a boss in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. Read on to see strategies against Black Knight, locations, and attack patterns!

Black Knight Information

Strengths and Weaknesses

Black Knight ImageBlack Knight
Difficulty ★★
Weaknesses Slash, Strike
Resistances None

How to Beat Black Knight

Phase 1 Fight

Phase 1 Tips and Strategies

Attack from the Sides

Black Knight  - Phase 1
While Black Knight is on its horse, attacks from the flank and the rear deal considerably more damage than attacks from the front. Refrain from striking from the front because not only does it deal less damage, but it also makes you vulnerable to attacks like Rush and Trample. You can opt to strike from the rear, but be wary of Hind Leg Kick, as it is unblockable.

Stay Within Melee-Range

Black Knight  - Dodge
This first phase of the boss fight will rely on agility, making quick openings and exits and executing strike attacks to deal lots of damage before Black Knight turns around or swings its lance. On the second phase of the fight, Black Knight is more vulnerable to attacks from the rear.

Phase 2 Fight

Phase 2 Tips and Strategies


Absorb Windstorm

Black Knight  - Phase 2

In the second phase, Black Knight will occasionally use Windstorm to produce a small tornado that deals wind damage. Be sure to absorb this magic attack with Soul Shield as you will need it for when Black Knight summons 4 phantom copies of itself. When Black Knight activates Summon Phantoms, use Windstorm to take out the phantoms while they are still in close proximity to one other.

Use Lightbringer when Surrounded

Black Knight - Lightbringer
If you were not able to soul shield Windstorm, your next tactic would be to use Lightbringer when the close in on you. This will give you an opening to isolate a single phantom and land enough hits to erase it from existence.

Attack from the rear

Black Knight - Rear
On the second phase of the fight, Black Knight is more vulnerable to attacks from the rear. Use Ally Resonance and feed your companions to the front as you make weave to Black Knight's back and deliver the finishing blow.

Black Knight Attack Patterns

Phase 1

Attack Description
Rush Black Knight rushes forward, dealing break damage if trampled over.
Squash Black Knight's steed jumps and lands forward, dealing break damage upon the impact.
Horizontal Swing Attack Black Knight swings his lance over a wide area.
Trample Black Knight's steed rears up and then slams down creating an AoE attack that makes rocks protrude from the ground.
Hind Leg Kick Black Knight's steed rears again and sends an unblockable kick backwards
Swing Attack Black Knight swings his lance up and down his side. This attack has a variation of two or three swing attacks on horseback.

Phase 2

Attack Description
Aimed Thrust Black Knight rushes forward, thrusting his lance straight in front of him.
Scintilla Black Knight shoots energy from his lance three times.
Windstorm Black Knight swings his lance over a wide area.
Summon Phantoms Black Knight summons 4 phantom copies of itself to aid in battle.
Horizontal Swing Attack Black Knight swings his lance over a wide area.

Where to find Black Knight

Known Mission Locations

You can find Black Knight in the final room of Western Keep during the main mission: Audience with the Dark Elf.

Known Locations
Audience with the Dark Elf Scarlet Memories: The Savior

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