In Kingshot, upgrading hero gear is the fastest way to dominate Bear Hunt, Swordland Showdown, seasonal events, and large-scale KvK rallies. This comprehensive guide covers everything about Kingshot hero gear: priorities, step-by-step upgrades, tips, and how TOPUPlive top-ups can accelerate your progress.
▍What Is Hero Gear in Kingshot? (Levels, Max Level & Stats Explained)
Hero gear is the single biggest power multiplier in Kingshot. A fully upgraded set can add millions of troop power and turn your march into a nightmare for your enemies in Bear Hunt, Swordland Showdown, or Kingdom vs Kingdom.
Hero gear applies only to your main march heroes:
- Infantry hero – frontline tank
- Archer/Marksman hero – backline DPS
- Cavalry/Lancer hero – flanker burst unit
Each hero has 4 gear slots:
- Helmet (Armet/Faceplate)
- Chest (Armor/Shroud)
- Gloves
- Boots (Riders)
These pieces add massive troop bonuses that only activate when you lead a rally. A fully enhanced set can increase your march’s power by millions.
Kingshot Hero Gear Levels & Max Level
Gear progresses through 6 rarities, each with a higher max level:
- Grey (Common): Max Lv. 20
- Green (Uncommon): Max Lv. 40
- Blue (Rare): Max Lv. 60
- Purple (Epic): Max Lv. 80
- Mythic (Gold): Max Lv. 100 + Mastery Forging (stars via Forgehammers for 1.1x-2x+ multipliers; unlocks Lv. 20+)
- Red (Endgame): Imbue from Mythic Lv. 100 + Mastery Lv. 10 + 2 extra Mythics; max Lv. 200 (Mithril every 20 levels post-100). Unlocks ~Kingdom age 40 days, Town Center Lv. 30.
Unlock gear at Town Center Lv. 15. Use the Kingshot Hero Gear Upgrade Calculator for exact costs from your current level.
Kingshot Hero Gear Stats (What Each Slot Specializes In)
Hero Gear Stats are the numbers that make your troops stronger. When you upgrade gear, these numbers go up — and your army fights better.
Here are the main stats:
1. Health (HP)
How much damage your troops can take before they die.
More HP = your frontline survives longer.
2. Attack
How hard your troops hit with each strike.
Higher attack = more damage every time you attack.
3. Defense
How much damage your troops block when getting hit.
More defense = you lose fewer soldiers.
4. Lethality
Your most important damage stat.
It increases how much final damage your troop deals.
High lethality = you kill enemies much faster.
▍What Gear for What Hero? (Infantry vs Cavalry vs Archer)
Infantry Heroes (e.g., Howard)
- Gear: Chest/Gloves
- Stat focus: Health
- Role: Tank front line, counter Cavalry
Archer Heroes (e.g., Zoe)
- Gear: Helmet/Boots
- Stat focus: Lethality
- Role: Backline DPS, weak to Cavalry
Cavalry Heroes (e.g., Jabel)
- Gear: Helmet/Boots
- Stat focus: Lethality
- Role: Fast flankers, counter Archers
▍Hero Gear Upgrade Strategy: What Should I Upgrade First in Kingshot?
This is one of the most searched topics (“hero gear upgrade strategy,” “gear priority,” etc.). Here’s the cleanest priority path:
Kingshot Gear Upgrade Strategies
1. Prioritize Your Main DPS Weapon
Upgrading your carry hero’s weapon gives the fastest and highest damage increase. This helps you farm faster, which snowballs your entire account progression.
2. Boost Survivability Gear
For tanks or frontline heroes, enhance:
- HP gear
- Defense gear
- Damage reduction gear
A tank that survives longer = a team that performs better.
3. Save Your Major Upgrades for High-Rarity Gear
Dumping resources into green/blue gear slows your progress. Only push high-level enhancements on:
- Epic (purple)
- Legendary (gold)
- Mythic (best scaling + passive bonuses)
4. Build Around Sets & Hero Role
Don’t randomly upgrade gear just because it’s high rarity.
Check whether the set bonus matches your hero’s function.
For example:
- Crit/ATK sets → DPS
- HP/DEF sets → Tanks
- Support sets → Utility heroes
5. Avoid Spreading Resources
Focus upgrades on 1–2 heroes at a time, then move to the next. Scatter-upgrading every hero leads to slow growth.
The biggest mistake players make is upgrading all five heroes.
You only need three core heroes for your main march:
- Infantry → Howard
- Archer → Zoe / Quinn
- Cavalry → Jabel / Petra
Focus only on these three.
Kingshot Gear Upgrade Priority Order
1. Infantry Health (Chest & Gloves) — Most important
Your frontline staying alive determines rally success.
2. Archer Lethality (Helmet & Boots)
Archers deal the highest consistent DPS.
3. Cavalry Lethality (Helmet & Boots)
Cav units deliver fast burst damage — essential for flanks.
4. Infantry Lethality
Boosts your tank’s damage output in long battles.
5. Archer Health
Helps ranged units survive Cavalry dives.
6. Cavalry Health
Optional — good but not crucial early on.
Recommended Targets
- Core pieces: Mythic Lv. 80–100 + Mastery Lv. 7–10
- Secondary pieces: Around Lv. 40–60 (Mastery 4–5)
- Final goal: Full 3-set Red Lv. 200
A full Red set massively boosts march performance.
▍How to Enhance Hero Gear in Kingshot (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow the steps below to upgrade efficiently — and if you ever feel short on gems or enhancement packs, you can grab discounted Kingshot top-ups quickly through TOPUPlive to speed things up.
1. Acquire & Merge Base Gear
Farm grey/green/blue/purple pieces and merge them:
- Grey = 10 XP
- Green = 30 XP
- Blue = 60 XP
- Purple = 150 XP
2. Enhance XP
Push your Mythic pieces to Lv. 80–100 using scrolls and merges.
3. Mastery Forge
Unlocks at Mythic Lv. 20+.
Forgehammers add stars:
- Star Lv.1 → about 10 hammers
- Star Lv.10 → high multiplier (~2× stats)
4. Reforge
Salvage extra gear for 100% XP + hammer recovery.
5. Imbue to Red
Requirements:
- Mythic Lv. 100
- Mastery Lv. 10
- Two additional Mythic pieces
- Mithril for every 20 levels (post-100)
▍Pro Tips & Common Mistakes For Upgrading Kingshot Hero Gear
Do This
✔ Farm Forgehammers during events
✔ Save XP until you get Mythic pieces
✔ Follow the priority list strictly
✔ Only invest heavily into 3 main heroes
Avoid This
✘ Upgrading all heroes
✘ Pushing low-rarity gear past Lv. 40
✘ Forgetting to reforge extra pieces
✘ Upgrading pieces outside your hero’s class
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▍FAQs about Kingshot Hero Gear
1. How to Get Mythic Gear in Kingshot
Best F2P: Arena Shop Chests—Custom Hero Gear chests for specific pieces.
Gems: Hero Roulette—Targeted spins (top-up here!).
Events/Packs: Bear Hunt, Swordland, lucky chests (1% drop rate).
Other: Campaign, shops—reforge lowers to build up.
2. Does Hero Gear Matter When Joining a Rally in Kingshot?
No.
Hero gear does not apply when you join a rally. It only applies when you lead.
What joiners should focus on instead:
Upgrade a hero skill that buffs the whole rally — e.g., Chenko’s +Lethality aura — so your hero contributes as a top-four support slot.
If you plan to lead rallies, then gear upgrades become mandatory.
3. What is the Difference Between Infantry and Cavalry in Kingshot?
Infantry
- High HP and DEF
- Slow, durable, frontline anchor
- Counters Cavalry
Cavalry
- High ATK and Lethality
- Fast, backline assassins
- Counters Archers
Simple rule:
Infantry > Cavalry > Archers > Infantry
4. What are the max levels of hero gear in Kingshot?
Mythic gear caps at Lv. 100 + Mastery, Red gear caps at Lv. 200.
5. What hero gear stats matter most?
Health (tanks) and Lethality (DPS). Slot specialization matters more than rarity.
