Quick Answer
Use the Summer 2026 event guide for the full route, the current event checklist for today’s short list, and this page when the specific question is how to clear King Suika Rock efficiently.
King Suika Rock at a Glance
Content type
Shrine quest in the SmashGrow Summer 2026 event
Unlock
Summer 2026 event story chapter 3, around September 1
Family
Plant family
Weakness
Wind
Main reward
King Suika Rock Memory, shrine medals
Published window
Live with the Summer event through about September 22, 2026 11:59 JST
Always confirm
Live stage screen, mission list, and timer
Unlock and Access
King Suika Rock Shrine opens with the SmashGrow Summer 2026 event story chapter 3 wave around September 1, 2026. Clear the chapter 3 story stage to unlock it. If the shrine is still locked, progress the event story first.
Recommended level guidance from published coverage:
| Difficulty | Recommended level |
|---|---|
| Super Hard | Base-class Lv. 50 / advanced-class Lv. 30 |
| Challenge | Advanced-class Lv. 40 |
Treat this as a limited event shrine. Plan your runs around the Summer 2026 window and the shrine medal and Memory rewards rather than letting the shrine sit unplayed.
Boss Profile and Weaknesses
The King Suika Rock is a plant-family boss. It is weak to wind as its primary element. Mid-bosses and the spawning Suika Rocks also carry the wind weakness, so a wind carry stays useful across the room.
| Element | Usefulness |
|---|---|
| Wind | Weakness; prioritize wind weapons |
| Ball-type | Challenge boost; ball-type skills deal +50% damage |
No confirmed advantage for other elements. Prioritize wind first, then a ball-type skill to drive the challenge rule.
Missions and Special Rules
The shrine has mission-style conditions for mission rewards, plus a special challenge rule that boosts ball-type skills.
| Condition | What to do |
|---|---|
| Clear without dying | Keep the team out of avoidable hits |
| Clear within 4:00 | Push clear speed with a wind carry |
| Clear within 3:00 | Build a focused wind/ball-skill run |
| Challenge rule: ball-type +50% damage | Prioritize ball-type adventure skills |
Check the live reward screen in your client for the exact mission list and reward values before farming.
Recommended Builds
Weapons
Wind weapons are the top recommendation because they hit the boss and almost all enemies. Sea Storm Staff fits a magic carry, while Falcon Blade is a strong wind physical option. Wind Boomerang covers wind and a ball skill, and the Genmaou weapon adds another useful wind or coverage slot.
| Weapon | Element | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Storm Staff | Wind | Top wind pick for a magic carry; wind spell special |
| Falcon Blade | Wind | Strong wind physical option; movement speed value |
| Wind Boomerang | Wind | Wind coverage with a ball-friendly kit |
| Genmaou weapon | Wind | Another wind carry option with wide coverage |
Party and Vocation
Published clear advice favors a magic carry running wind coverage, with a durable class and a physical filler. A Sage or magic carry with Sea Storm Staff is a strong main slot, a Paladin gives durability, and a Ranger or physical carry fills the remaining role.
Adventure Skills
Prioritize ball-type adventure skills such as the Bagi Ball line, since the challenge rule gives +50% damage to ball-type skills. Keep the skill pool focused so the targeted adventure skill is easier to draw.
Event Skills
The Summer 2026 event skills unlock and strengthen as you progress the event story. Clearing more of the event before entering the shrine makes the adventure skills stronger and the shrine easier to clear.
Strategy Points
1. Use the Watermelon Rock Explosions
The Watermelon Rock explosions are the reliable way to break the boss’s shield. Hit the boss with the explosion while it walks in, and use it to interrupt its attacks. Defense against the explosion also matters for survivability.
2. Lead with Wind Damage
Wind is the weakness on the boss and most enemies. Put a wind weapon on the main damage slot and keep the fight moving so the party is not punished for standing still.
3. Prioritize Ball-Type Skills Under the Challenge Rule
Ball-type skills deal +50% damage in the challenge. Keep the skill pool focused on ball- and arrow-type options so the targeted adventure skill is easier to draw.
4. Watch the Incoming Watermelon Shards
The fight throws watermelon shards at the party. Keep moving to avoid the hits and stay in a safe position while you push the boss.
5. Clear Mobs Efficiently
Mobs and Suika Rocks spawn alongside the boss. Use wide-range wind attacks to clear them without losing focus on the boss.
King Suika Rock Memory
King Suika Rock Memory is a limited event Memory obtained from this shrine. It is a purple Magic-oriented Memory with a high magical attack profile, a Bagi Ball opening skill, and wind spell damage +10%.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Color / slot fit | Purple |
| Main effect | Bagi Ball opening skill; wind spell damage +10% |
| Acquisition | King Suika Rock Shrine clear reward |
| Event period | Live with the Summer event through about September 22, 2026 11:59 JST |
Check the Memory tier list for current ranking context and the Memory page for exact stats before committing heavy farm time.
Stop Lines
| Stop when | Why |
|---|---|
| Chapter tasks, dailies, or free tickets elsewhere are unfinished | Those are safer limited value |
| Clears are slow or unsafe | Upgrade the team before forcing the missions |
| You already secured the Memory quality you need | Extra repeats have diminishing return |
| The shrine medal tracker is no longer your best next reward | Switch to a better-value target |
Related Reads
| Page | Use it for |
|---|---|
| SmashGrow Summer 2026 Event | Full event route, Marine Slime, cooking skills, and exchange |
| King Suika Rock Memory | Exact stats, keep or skip, and upgrade advice |
| Current Event Checklist | Today’s short action list |
| Sea Storm Staff Weapon Data | Wind staff stats and acquisition |
| Best Memories Tier List | Broader Memory priority after the limited drop |
| Shrines Guide | General shrine prep and reward screen checks |
FAQ
Do I need Sea Storm Staff to clear King Suika Rock?
No. Wind weapons such as Falcon Blade can also work when your team is stable, and Wind Boomerang or the Genmaou weapon provide useful wind coverage. Pull only if the weapon fills a missing role on your account.
Is King Suika Rock harder than the Watermelon Defense multi quest?
They are different content types. Watermelon Defense is a multi quest that relies on coordination, while King Suika Rock is a solo shrine quest with a challenge rule and mission timers. Choose by what your account still needs and which content your team clears safely.
Where should I confirm the rewards and mission times?
Use the live stage screen and reward screen in your client before repeating the shrine. This page keeps the unlock and farm decision clear without listing every unconfirmed reward value.