Kingshot: Hero Progression and Investment Guide

• Rally Leaders: Should aim to maximize all stars on their main heroes. Each star upgrade provides substantial stat improvements, making a noticeable difference in overall combat power. Reaching five stars is the minimum for unlocking the full potential of hero skills.

• Rally Joiners: The minimum star level for joiners is four. This unlocks the fifth level of a hero's skills, which is crucial for contributing effectively to rallies. While going beyond four stars allows for more independent attacks, four stars ensures optimal rally contribution.

As a Generation 1 hero, Jabel is the most accessible free-to-play Mythic hero. Her shards can be consistently obtained through Intel Missions, making her a viable option for free players to reach four stars. Her skills offer a 40% chance to reduce damage taken by 50% for the squad, a 50% chance for 50% more damage, and a 25% lethality increase when maxed. Her exclusive gear also boosts lethality and cavalry damage.

• Amadeus & Helga: Primarily obtained through VIP purchases, making them expensive investments.

• Saul: While also requiring significant investment, Saul has more free-to-play acquisition methods, including Hero Roulette, daily deals, Hall of Heroes, and the Swordland shop. However, alternative uses for shop currencies may be more efficient.

• Howard: An excellent garrison hero, Howard reduces damage taken by 20%, making him invaluable for joiners in garrison defenses. He is also a strong arena hero.

• Chenko: A must-have for all players, regardless of spending level. Her top-right skill provides a massive 25% lethality increase, making her extremely effective in events like Bear Hunt. Amadeus shares this same vital skill.

• Quinn: Similar to Howard, Quinn reduces damage taken by 20% and has a 50% chance for 50% more damage. He is also decent in the arena.

• Gordon: Generally not recommended for investment as his skills (health and attack increases) are considered suboptimal.

• Diana: Specializes in hunting beasts and terrors, reducing stamina cost by 20% and increasing march speed for these activities. She is not recommended for other combat roles.

• Olive: The only blue hero with limited utility, mainly for early-game arena play before stronger heroes are acquired. Their skills primarily offer minor gathering and production speed bonuses, making them largely ineffective for combat.

1. Gem Priority: Gems should be used aggressively to acquire hero shards, especially during events like Hall of Heroes or Hero Roulette. While initial costs seem high, gems accumulate steadily, allowing for significant hero development without constant spending.

2. Mythic General Shard Management: Avoid spending Mythic General Hero Shards on early-game heroes. Save these versatile shards for later-generation, more powerful heroes that are typically harder to obtain through other means. Generation 2 heroes and beyond often present better long-term investment opportunities for these valuable resources.

3. Universal Training Building Bonuses: A critical, often misunderstood mechanic: the training capacity and training speed bonuses from each troop training building (Barracks, Stables, Range) apply to all troop types, not just the specific type associated with the building. Therefore, consistently leveling all your training buildings is crucial for overall troop production efficiency, regardless of your primary troop focus.

Key Takeaway: Focus on heroes that provide the greatest return on investment for your playstyle. Rally joiners should prioritize reaching four stars on key heroes like Chenko, while rally leaders need to maximize all stars for maximum combat effectiveness.