Snowy Thicket walkthrough

Block Tales Snowy Thicket

Snowy Thicket is the Chapter 1 snow mountain zone reached by going to the right of Roadtown after showing the Adventurer ID from Mayor Monty to the Toll Booth Officer, with the dual-path bridge layout (north path to the Collapsed Cave with Accountant Jim trapped under rubble + Dynamite pickup + the ski-lift east fast-travel) and (east path to the wooden barricade that reveals the stone staircase to the Blackrock Castle dungeon), the 3-enemy trash cluster (Hungry Wolf + Cheeky Eagle + Snory Bear) + the 2 mini-bosses (Banished Knight at the Broken Wall + Spiky Killbot at the Bomb Shop), the Bomb Shop at 15 TIX per bomb with the Spiky Killbot bomb-required mechanic, the Accountant's Tent guidebook with the dirt-look miners log foreshadowing the Collapsed Cave, the Rock and a Hard Place badge (free Jim and collect your reward) and the Heartless badge (how could you?), the Blackrock Castle entrance gate via Dynamite on the brick barricade, the 456k-view Snowy Thicket OST by UnknownNamedGuy, and the closest warp being to Blackrock Castle + Roadtown + the area right before. The Snowy Thicket is the canonical Chapter 1 mid-zone - the canonical Chapter 1 route is Caves -> Roadtown -> Snowy Thicket (after Adventurer ID) -> Blackrock Castle dungeon, and the Snowy Thicket is the only Miraheze-documented Chapter 1 mountain zone that gates the Blackrock Castle dungeon entry.

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Where it sits

Chapter 1 snow mountain zone to the right of Roadtown after the Adventurer ID check, gates the Blackrock Castle dungeon entry via Dynamite

Per Miraheze's Snowy Thicket page, the Snowy Thicket is a location that the player can reach after going to the right of Roadtown. The Snowy Thicket is gated by the Adventurer ID from Mayor Monty - 'This area can be accessed by showing the Adventurer ID given by Mayor Monty to the Toll Booth Officer, in which he will open the gate leading to the area.' The Toll Booth Officer is the Ch1 entry NPC, and the Adventurer ID is the canonical Chapter 1 unlock item from Mayor Monty. The Snowy Thicket is the canonical Chapter 1 mid-zone - it sits between Roadtown (the Ch1 introduction village) and Blackrock Castle (the Ch1 dungeon finale), and the entire Snowy Thicket + Blackrock Castle arc is the Chapter 1 finale. The Snowy Thicket is not a side area like the Caves + Roadtown progression - it is the chapter-mid mountain zone that gates the Blackrock Castle dungeon entry. Plan the build so the Mayor Monty dialogue is the unlock trigger (the player must have the Adventurer ID in their inventory before the Toll Booth Officer opens the gate), and the Dynamite from the Collapsed Cave is the Blackrock Castle entry trigger (the brick barricade only breaks with Dynamite).

Dual-path bridge layout

North path to Collapsed Cave with Accountant Jim + east path to wooden barricade stone staircase to Blackrock Castle, ski-lift east fast-travel shortcut

Per Miraheze's Snowy Thicket page, 'After crossing the bridges, there exists two diverging paths. There is a wooden barricade towards the east that when broken reveals a stone staircase, however one must go to the north path to then find Dynamite where Accountant Jim is trapped to destroy the brick barricade blocking the entrance to the Blackrock Castle dungeon.' The dual-path bridge layout is the Snowy Thicket's signature navigation mechanic - the player crosses the bridges into the area, then takes either the north path (Collapsed Cave with Accountant Jim + Dynamite pickup) or the east path (wooden barricade that reveals the stone staircase). 'After obtaining the dynamite, the player can use the ski lift to the east to fast travel to the diverging paths and enter the castle.' The ski-lift east fast-travel shortcut is the canonical Blackrock Castle entry - after picking up Dynamite from the Collapsed Cave, the player takes the ski-lift east back to the diverging paths, then takes the east path to the wooden barricade -> stone staircase -> Blackrock Castle dungeon. Plan the build so the north path is cleared FIRST (Dynamite pickup at the Collapsed Cave), then the ski-lift fast-travel back to the diverging paths, then the east path to the Blackrock Castle dungeon. The dual-path layout requires both paths to be cleared to progress.

Accountant's Tent guidebook

Accountant Jim's log about his miners, gold overheard + dirt looks + missing workers, foreshadows the Collapsed Cave

Per Miraheze's Accountant's Tent section, 'The red tent found in the later half of the Snowy Thicket has a guidebook with an accounting log most likely written by Accountant Jim detailing his experiences exploring the place attempting to get minerals with his miners. He says he overheard them talking about gold potentially being there instead of just iron, and while he's excited about it, he mentions how none of them have directly mentioned it to him and how the following day there hasn't been any word regarding gold or finding the valuable mineral.' 'Accountant Jim then says that he has been "getting some dirty looks today," and worries about being too rude. He considers raising the miners' pay to boost morale. The following day, he realizes that many of the workers haven't appeared, and tries to go and look for them. There is nothing else written, so it is heavily implied that he went out to find his workers only to later get trapped under the rubble at one of the caves.' The Accountant's Tent is the Snowy Thicket's lore + foreshadowing sub-area, and the guidebook is the only Miraheze-documented written story content in the Ch1 mid-zone. The log foreshadows the Collapsed Cave (the cave collapse is implied to be what trapped Jim after he went looking for his workers), and the Rock and a Hard Place / Heartless badges are the Accountant's Tent's only Mirahehe-documented reward. Plan the build so the Accountant's Tent visit happens before the Collapsed Cave - the guidebook foreshadowing sets up the moral choice of freeing Jim (Rock and a Hard Place badge) or leaving him to die (Heartless badge).

Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot mini-bosses

Banished Knight forced encounter at the Broken Wall (Launcher AOE + DEF Down) + Spiky Killbot bomb-required at the Bomb Shop (spike-armor contact reflect)

Per Miraheze's Snowy Thicket page, the area has two mini-bosses: Banished Knight and Spiky Killbot. The Banished Knight sits at the Broken Wall - per Miraheze, 'The Broken Wall is the area where the player fights the Banished Knight, who says that he has been exiled due to failing the king too many times, and hopes to regain his trust by defeating the player in combat. He doesn't say anything after his defeat, and the player(s) can freely pass the broken wall.' The Banished Knight is the canonical Ch1 mid-boss with Launcher AOE + DEF Down mechanic (per the Banished Knight boss page), and the Pit Floor 16 rematch. The Spiky Killbot sits at the Bomb Shop - per Miraheze, 'There exists a shop run by the Annihilator who only sells bombs for 15 TIX. Conveniently, the Spiky Killbot is right next to the bomb shop, in which the player can defeat it by using the bombs, or alternatively the Sword Toss card, damage-dealing items, etc. The Spiky Killbot boss is meant to teach the player the use of offensive items.' The Spiky Killbot is the canonical Ch1 bomb-required encounter with spike-armor contact reflect mechanic (per the Spiky Killbot boss page), and the Pit Floor 18 rematch. Plan the build so the Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot are both cleared before the Blackrock Castle approach - the Banished Knight is a forced encounter at the Broken Wall, and the Spiky Killbot is taught as the canonical 'use offensive items' tutorial with the Annihilator Bomb Shop right next door.

Bomb Shop + Spiky Killbot mechanic

Annihilator sells bombs at 15 TIX each, Spiky Killbot teaches the offensive-items mechanic with bombs as the canonical counter

Per Miraheze's Bomb Shop section, 'There exists a shop run by the Annihilator who only sells bombs for 15 TIX. Conveniently, the Spiky Killbot is right next to the bomb shop, in which the player can defeat it by using the bombs, or alternatively the Sword Toss card, damage-dealing items, etc. The Spiky Killbot boss is meant to teach the player the use of offensive items.' The Bomb Shop + Spiky Killbot cluster is the canonical Chapter 1 offensive-items tutorial - the Annihilator's 15 TIX per bomb is the Mirahehe-documented price, and the Spiky Killbot is the canonical encounter that teaches the player to use offensive items rather than just card-only damage. The spike-armor contact reflect is the Spiky Killbot's main mechanic - per the Spiky Killbot boss page, the boss reflects melee contact damage, so the bombs + Sword Toss card + ranged damage items are the canonical counter. Plan the build so the Bomb Shop is the visit BEFORE the Spiky Killbot - 15 TIX per bomb is affordable on the pre-Spiky-Killbot budget, and the bombs are the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 offensive-items counter for the spike-armor reflect mechanic.

Collapsed Cave + Dynamite pickup

Accountant Jim under rubble, Dynamite card for Blackrock Castle brick barricade, ski-lift east fast-travel back to diverging paths

Per Miraheze's Collapsed Cave section, 'The Collapsed Cave is where the Dynamite and Accountant Jim resides, in which Jim is found stuck under rubble caused by the cave's collapse. After obtaining the dynamite card, Tutorial Terry shows up to teach the player how to switch their actions and be able to use the dynamite. The player can either use the dynamite to explode the rubble and free Jim or leave him to die. At the previous screen, there is a ski lift toward the east that takes the player to the staircase that leads the player to the entrance of the Blackrock Castle dungeon, that can now be accessed using the dynamite to blow up the brick barricade.' The Collapsed Cave is the Ch1 mid-zone's moral-choice + Blackrock Castle gate mechanic - the player finds Jim under rubble, picks up the Dynamite card (with Tutorial Terry teaching the action-switch mechanic), and then chooses to free Jim (Rock and a Hard Place badge) or leave him to die (Heartless badge). The ski-lift east fast-travel is the canonical Blackrock Castle entry shortcut - after picking up Dynamite, the ski-lift takes the player back to the diverging paths, then the east path leads to the Blackrock Castle dungeon via Dynamite on the brick barricade. Plan the build so the Collapsed Cave visit is the pre-Blackrock-Castle step - the Dynamite card is required for the Blackrock Castle entry, and the Tutorial Terry action-switch teaching is the canonical item-card tutorial.

Build shell

Ch1 mid-zone folder: Adventurer ID -> Toll Booth Officer -> Banished Knight -> Spiky Killbot (bombs) -> Collapsed Cave + Dynamite + Jim choice -> ski-lift -> Blackrock Castle dungeon

The reliable Snowy Thicket shell is the Chapter 1 mid-zone folder - not a single boss fight, but the canonical Adventurer ID -> Toll Booth Officer -> Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot -> Collapsed Cave + Dynamite + Jim choice -> ski-lift -> Blackrock Castle dungeon path. The shell is: Adventurer ID pickup from Mayor Monty in Roadtown (the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 unlock item), Toll Booth Officer dialogue (the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 zone entry), one bridge traversal into the Snowy Thicket (the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 mid-zone entry), Banished Knight forced encounter at the Broken Wall (the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 mid-boss with Launcher AOE + DEF Down + Pit Floor 16 rematch), Spiky Killbot bomb-required encounter at the Bomb Shop (15 TIX per bomb from the Annihilator, the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 offensive-items tutorial with Pit Floor 18 rematch), Collapsed Cave visit with the Dynamite card pickup (the only Mirahehe-documented Blackrock Castle entry item, taught by Tutorial Terry's action-switch mechanic), Rock and a Hard Place or Heartless badge choice (the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 moral-choice moment, gated by the Jim rescue decision), and ski-lift east fast-travel to the diverging paths (the only Mirahehe-documented Blackrock Castle dungeon entry shortcut). The Snowy Thicket is the canonical Chapter 1 finale build, and the shell is the path from Adventurer ID to the Blackrock Castle dungeon entry. Use the build maker to confirm BP, SP, and the bomb counter-shell for the Spiky Killbot before leaving the Bomb Shop.

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Chapter 1 walkthrough

Storming the Castle walkthrough covering Supreme Ant, Banished Knight, Spiky Killbot, Sentient Statue, Cruel King, and Pit Floors 16-18.

Map

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Locations

The full Miraheze Locations table for the chapter-anchored sub-areas (Snowy Thicket is the Ch1 mid-zone before Blackrock Castle).

Card tier list

Compare cards by role, SP pressure, dispel coverage, and boss fit for the Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot mid-arc fights.

Banished Knight

Chapter 1 Snowy Thicket forced encounter with Launcher AOE + DEF Down mechanic, plus Pit Floor 16 rematch.

Spiky Killbot

Chapter 1 Snowy Thicket bomb-required boss with spike-armor contact reflect + Bombs counter item set.

Sentient Statue

Chapter 1 Blackrock Castle hallway boss reached after the Snowy Thicket -> Dynamite -> Blackrock Castle entry chain.

Quick answers

Block Tales Snowy Thicket FAQ

Short answers for players who need the next practical action.

What is the Snowy Thicket in Block Tales?

The Snowy Thicket is the Chapter 1 snow mountain zone reached by going to the right of Roadtown after showing the Adventurer ID from Mayor Monty to the Toll Booth Officer. Per Miraheze, the Snowy Thicket appears as a cold and snow landscape with mountains and trees covered with snow, and the area gates the Blackrock Castle dungeon entry via the Dynamite pickup at the Collapsed Cave. The 456k-view Snowy Thicket OST by UnknownNamedGuy is the canonical Chapter 1 demand anchor, and the BrosClanYt Ch1 walkthrough (350k views) contains the Snowy Thicket as the Ch1 mid-zone. The Snowy Thicket is the canonical Chapter 1 finale mid-zone - the canonical Chapter 1 route is Caves -> Roadtown -> Adventurer ID pickup -> Toll Booth Officer -> Snowy Thicket -> Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot mid-bosses -> Collapsed Cave Dynamite + Jim choice -> ski-lift -> Blackrock Castle dungeon.

How do you get into the Snowy Thicket in Block Tales?

Show the Adventurer ID given by Mayor Monty to the Toll Booth Officer. Per Miraheze, 'This area can be accessed by showing the Adventurer ID given by Mayor Monty to the Toll Booth Officer, in which he will open the gate leading to the area.' The Adventurer ID is the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 unlock item, and the Toll Booth Officer is the only Mirahehe-documented Snowy Thicket gate NPC. Plan the build so the Adventurer ID pickup happens BEFORE the Toll Booth Officer dialogue - the Toll Booth Officer will not open the gate without the item in the inventory.

How do you get to Blackrock Castle from the Snowy Thicket?

Pick up the Dynamite from the Collapsed Cave (where Accountant Jim is trapped under rubble), then take the ski-lift east fast-travel back to the diverging paths, then take the east path to the wooden barricade that reveals the stone staircase to the Blackrock Castle dungeon. Per Miraheze, 'After obtaining the dynamite, the player can use the ski lift to the east to fast travel to the diverging paths and enter the castle.' The Collapsed Cave + Dynamite + ski-lift sequence is the only Mirahehe-documented Blackrock Castle entry from the Snowy Thicket. The brick barricade at the Blackrock Castle dungeon entrance only breaks with Dynamite, so the Collapsed Cave pickup is mandatory.

What is the Spiky Killbot in Block Tales?

The Spiky Killbot is the Chapter 1 Snowy Thicket bomb-required boss that sits right next to the Bomb Shop run by the Annihilator at 15 TIX per bomb. Per Miraheze, 'The Spiky Killbot boss is meant to teach the player the use of offensive items.' The Spiky Killbot has a spike-armor contact reflect mechanic, so the bombs + Sword Toss card + ranged damage items are the canonical counter. The Spike Killbot is the Ch1 offensive-items tutorial encounter and returns on Pit Floor 18. Plan the build so the Bomb Shop visit is BEFORE the Spiky Killbot - 15 TIX per bomb is the Mirahehe-documented price, and the bombs are the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 offensive-items counter.

How do you beat the Banished Knight in Block Tales?

Approach the Banished Knight at the Broken Wall area of the Snowy Thicket with a card shell that handles the Launcher AOE + DEF Down mechanic. Per Miraheze, 'The Banished Knight, who says that he has been exiled due to failing the king too many times, and hopes to regain his trust by defeating the player in combat.' The encounter is a forced mid-zone fight at the Broken Wall - the Banished Knight returns on Pit Floor 16 as a rematch. The Banished Knight becomes a Cards Shop NPC in Telamon's Manor after his Ch1 clear, and the DEF Down debuff on his attacks is the canonical 'recover the DEF' counter mechanic.

How do you free Accountant Jim in the Snowy Thicket?

Use the Dynamite card to blow up the rubble trapping Accountant Jim in the Collapsed Cave, then claim the Rock and a Hard Place badge as the reward. Per Miraheze, 'The player can either use the dynamite to explode the rubble and free Jim or leave him to die.' The Rock and a Hard Place badge is awarded for freeing Jim, and the Heartless badge is awarded for leaving him to die. The Dynamite card is the only Mirahehe-documented Collapsed Cave mechanic, and the moral choice is the only Mirahehe-documented Snowy Thicket side-content reward. Plan the build so the Dynamite card is in the active deck before approaching the Collapsed Cave - the rubble only breaks with the Dynamite item-action.

How much do bombs cost in the Snowy Thicket in Block Tales?

15 TIX per bomb at the Annihilator's Bomb Shop, per Miraheze. The Annihilator sells bombs for exactly 15 TIX, and the Bomb Shop is positioned right next to the Spiky Killbot encounter so the bombs can be used immediately as the offensive-items counter for the spike-armor contact reflect. 15 TIX per bomb is the only Mirahehe-documented Bomb Shop price, and it is the only Mirahehe-documented Chapter 1 offensive-items tutorial. Plan the build so the Bomb Shop is the visit BEFORE the Spiky Killbot - 15 TIX per bomb is affordable on the Ch1 pre-mid-zone budget, and the bombs are the only Mirahehe-documented Ch1 counter for the spike-armor reflect mechanic.

What music plays in the Snowy Thicket in Block Tales?

The Snowy Thicket music track by wheel_able plays during the snow mountain traversal, and the Mt. Blackrock music track also by wheel_able plays during the Blackrock Castle approach area. Per the Mirahehe Soundtracks page: 'Snowy Thicket - Snowy Thicket' and 'Mt. Blackrock - Snowy Thicket.' The Snowy Thicket OST has 456k views on UnknownNamedGuy's YouTube channel and is the canonical 'block tales snowy thicket music' / 'block tales snow mountain music' search anchor. The Mt. Blackrock OST is the Snowy Thicket's Boss fight theme variant, and the Mobile Battle music track fires during Hungry Wolf + Cheeky Eagle + Snory Bear + Banished Knight + Spiky Killbot combat encounters.