UK Machine Record
Black Knight: Sword of Rage
Stern · 2019 · at 2 UK venues.
Black Knight: Sword of Rage brings Steve Ritchie’s Black Knight concept into the modern era, with the Black Knight returning as the central opponent. The machine is fast, aggressive and built around the idea of challenging the player rather than politely waiting for them to succeed.
The game’s major objectives revolve around battling the Black Knight, building multiball and controlling the various ramps and targets. Magna-Save returns as an important part of the Black Knight identity, giving the player an active way to rescue dangerous balls.
The machine rewards confidence, but the speed means hesitation is punished quickly. Learn Magna-Save before you need it, and don’t be afraid to play aggressively.
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Most shots are backhandable, use to your advantage
General9 tips
- General
Get locks Doc Ock style. Backhand lock target, then lock shot. Post catch and repeat. On default settings one lock target per lock.
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Lock 2 balls, then get a mode ready, final lock to center scoop stacks your knight MB with your mode
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Choose shots that feed back to your flipper, like center ramp and scoops, when not blocked by the Knight.
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Completing the top WAR lanes starts hurry-ups on the flail, knight and shield. Hitting all three scores a KNIGHT letter.
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Premium/LE: All mode shots can be spotted via the “light lock” on upper pf. The upper loop also increases mode value. So left ramp all day.
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Spelling KNIGHT through good play in the modes and MB lights the retro BK mode at the left orbit. Good points to be had there.
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Light extra balls at the saucer by completing modes (default: 1), getting U-Turn combos (number varies) and starting RANSOM mode.
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Always upgrade the mode with POWER--preferably with drop target banks--before starting any mode, especially against the Hydra
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Get a mode ready by hitting a red shot, then center ramp. Start mode at right scoop. If blocked by shield, get ball to other flipper
Skill shot2 tips
- Skill shot
Super skill shots on Pro Mode are either the Black Knight himself, his flail or his shield. I prefer the centre target. (Remember to hold the left flipper button as you plunge)
- Skill shot
Another Super Skill Shot involves the top lanes; just soft plunge like you would a regular Skill Shot (hold the left flipper while you're doing that)
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