Chalkles
Chalkles lives on the chalkboards. Spend too long in his classroom and he takes shape, pops out of the board, locks the door and laughs loudly enough for Baldi to hear. He is the reason you should never linger in a classroom in Baldi’s Basics Plus. This guide explains his timer, what happens when he appears and how to get out.
Where he appears
Chalkles only appears on an empty chalkboard in a room. Most of the time that is a classroom; since version 0.4 he can also appear in faculty rooms, though less often. He never shows up in the halls, and he doesn’t appear in Endless mode at all.
His timer
When you enter a room with his chalkboard, he starts to manifest. You have about 15 seconds to leave before he becomes solid. A few things change how fast that charge builds:
| What you do | Effect on Chalkles |
|---|---|
| Stay in the room | His charge builds up |
| Leave the room | His charge cools down over time, not instantly |
| Make progress on the activity | His charge drops |
| Complete the activity | He resets fully and won’t return until you enter another room with a Chalkles chalkboard |
The last two rules arrived in version 0.12 and make a big difference: working steadily on the activity keeps him at bay, and finishing it removes him from that room.
Read the activity’s chalkboard and start working right away. Every bit of progress pushes Chalkles back, while standing around thinking lets him build up.
When he appears
If his charge fills up, Chalkles becomes solid. He pops out of the chalkboard, spins around the room and laughs. Then:
- The door locks. The room stays locked until he leaves.
- Baldi hears it. His laughter draws Baldi to the room.
- He stays a while. He is active for at least about 25 seconds: after around 15 seconds he rises into the ceiling, and about 10 seconds later he is gone.
A locked room with Baldi on his way is a dangerous combination. If Chalkles appears and you have no way out, get ready with an item that deals with Baldi.
Getting out
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wait | The door unlocks once Chalkles has left |
| Portal Poster | Make your own exit through the wall |
| Dangerous Teleporter | Get out of the room, with no control over where you land |
| Principal’s Keys | Can help when you are locked in |
If you have to wait, use the time. Keep working on the activity if it is not done yet, and keep a BSODA, An Apple for Baldi or Baldi’s Least Favorite Tape ready for when Baldi arrives at the door.
What doesn’t work on him
- BSODA can’t push him.
- Gotta Sweep can’t push him either.
- Beans’ gum doesn’t affect him.
The Faculty Nametag is one of the few items that affects him, so wearing it can help when you need longer in a classroom.
Chalkles and Mrs. Pomp
Mrs. Pomp’s late punishment is a classic setup for Chalkles. If you arrive late, she freezes you and screams for a while. Chalkles can appear while you are frozen and alert Baldi to the room. The Principal’s Keys, a Portal Poster or a Dangerous Teleporter can get you out of that situation.
Habits that keep him away
- Enter a classroom with a plan: read the board, solve, leave.
- Don’t use a classroom as a hiding spot for long.
- Work on the activity without pauses; progress lowers his charge.
- Step out briefly if you need to think, and come back once he cools down.
- Keep an escape item when you have to stay in a room for a while.
Other things to know
- He doesn’t go to the Party event, along with It’s a Bully and The Test.
- Since version 0.14.1 his transparency is drawn with dithering, which changes how he looks as he fades in.
- He is new in Plus and doesn’t appear in Baldi’s Basics Classic.
FAQ
How long can I stay in a classroom?
About 15 seconds of building charge before Chalkles becomes solid. Making progress on the activity lowers his charge, and completing it resets him.
Does Chalkles appear in the halls?
No. He only appears on chalkboards in rooms.
Is Chalkles in Endless mode?
No. Since version 0.11 he can’t spawn in Endless mode.
For how to solve activities quickly, read our activities guide. Meet the rest of the school in the Characters section, or test your classroom speed in a run from the home page.
