At a Glance:
- Top-tier heroes dominate in all modes; mid-tier are good if resources limited.
- Heroes have class types (Infantry, Cavalry, Archer) and rarities (R, SR, SSR); both matter.
- Choosing a few core heroes and boosting them gives better returns than spreading upgrades thin.
Tier List: Top Heroes in Kingshot
These are widely regarded as the best heroes in Kingshot right now, based on stats, skills, rarity, and availability. They’ll carry you far, especially in offensive modes.
Tier
Hero
Class / Specialty
Why They’re Good
S-Tier
Amadeus (SSR, Infantry)
Strong front-liner with high HP, excellent offensive buffs, very reliable across game modes.
Petra (SSR, Cavalry)
Outstanding cavalry hero, very good damage potential and buffs, remains strong even in later generations.
Marlin (SSR, Archer)
Great area-damage + crowd control, strong in PvP / conquest / expedition.
Zoe (SSR, Infantry)
Good survivability + supportive buffs; useful for defense / garrison roles.
A-Tier
Jabel (SSR, Cavalry)
Very solid all-rounder, especially good for free players, strong buffs.
Helga (SSR, Infantry)
Good offensive leader with decent AoE and utility; still strong though slightly less exceptional.
Good Mid-Tier / SR Heroes
Chenko, Howard, Amane, Yeonwoo, Quinn etc.
These are strong choices if you don’t have many SSRs; they do well combined with good gear and in the right class mix.
Strategy: How to Use Heroes Effectively
Here are some tips to make the most of your hero roster in Kingshot:
- Class Balance: Ensure you have a mix of Infantry, Cavalry, and Archer heroes. Some content favors certain classes (e.g. Cavalry for speed, Archer for damage, Infantry for tanking).
- Prioritize Upgrades: Focus on a small core of heroes (1-2 per class) so you can level them up, get their skills up, and equip them well. It’s more efficient than having many lowly powered heroes.
- Use Rarity Wisely: SSR heroes are almost always stronger, but some SR / R heroes can fill roles if SSRs are unavailable. If you can get free SSRs (or via Hero Roulettes, etc.), invest in them.
- Pay Attention to Skills and Buffs: Skills with buffs, crowd control, or utility can be more important than raw damage at times. For example, heroes that boost “Lethality”, “Attack”, or provide area control often swing battles.
- Upgrade Gear / Talents / Shards: A top hero poorly geared often underperforms a lower hero with strong support. Focus on getting good equipment / shards / upgrades for your main heroes.
Final Thoughts
If you want to dominate in Kingshot, aiming for S-Tier heroes like Amadeus, Petra, Marlin, and Zoe is a great long-term goal. But even if you don’t have them yet, strong SR heroes with good upgrades will serve you well if used smartly.