At a Glance:
- VIP is a system of bonuses unlocked via VIP XP and “activating VIP status” (premium time).
- You earn VIP XP through playing, alliance shops, some packs; activation costs gems for time periods.
- VIP provides useful perks (such as faster building speed, bonus rewards); higher levels give stronger effects.
What Is the VIP System?
- The VIP system in Kingshot gives players special bonuses or privileges once they reach certain VIP levels. These might include speed boosts (construction, training, research), extra rewards, battle buffs, etc.
- VIP status (sometimes called “VIP time” or “VIP activation”) is temporary—once you activate VIP time, it lasts for a period (e.g. a month) before expiring. You need to renew/activate again.
How VIP XP & Activation Works
- VIP XP (Experience Points)
- You earn VIP XP by various in-game activities: through Alliance Shops, certain packs, possibly daily or login rewards.
- The more VIP XP you have, the higher your VIP level becomes. Higher levels unlock better perks.
- Activating VIP Time / VIP Pass
- Having VIP XP / VIP level isn’t enough to enjoy VIP perks full-time. You have to activate the VIP status (VIP Pass / VIP time), generally by spending gems.
- When VIP is active, you benefit from the bonuses tied to your current VIP level. If VIP time is not active, you may not get those perks even if you have VIP level.
- VIP Levels & Required XP
- There are multiple VIP levels. Higher levels need more VIP XP to unlock.
- For example, reaching VIP 4 unlocks a 10% construction speed boost.
How to Level Up VIP & Get VIP XP
Here are the main sources of VIP XP and how to climb VIP levels:
- Alliance Shop / Alliance Rewards
Buying items in the Alliance Shop sometimes gives VIP XP. Participation in alliance events or rewards may also yield VIP XP. - Packs / Premium Offers
Some paid packs include VIP XP or “VIP points” as part of their rewards. Good value if you can spare the gems. - Consistent Gameplay — Free Methods
Even for F2P, there are often small sources of VIP XP: login bonuses, daily tasks, events with VIP-XP rewards. These accumulate over time. - Spending Gems Directly on VIP Activation / XP
You can spend gems to activate VIP status for a time, and sometimes use gems to “buy” VIP XP or VIP points. Whether this is worth doing depends on your level and what bonuses you want.
What Perks Do You Get from VIP?
VIP perks scale with level. Some benefits you’re likely to see (examples):
- Construction / building / upgrade speed boosts
- Maybe extra buffs to troop stats, or defensive bonuses at higher VIP levels. Users report things like better troop defense buffs when VIP is higher than level 9.
- Possibly bonus rewards in events or better rewards from certain milestones.
Is VIP Worth It? Tips on When to Activate / Use It
- Best use when you reach a level where perks become very valuable (e.g. construction speed boosts, or perks that save you a lot of time) — many guides suggest waiting until VIP 4 or higher.
- For F2P players: only activate VIP when you have enough gems and when the rewards you’ll get back (speed, boosters, etc.) justify the gem cost. Save gems for Hero Roulette etc. first.
- If you can earn VIP XP via free means or via events/packs that you’d buy anyway, try to build up VIP level before paying for activation.
Sample VIP XP Requirements (Approximate)
Here are some of the VIP levels and how much VIP XP (or how many gems) are needed based on recent/community sources:
VIP Level
Approximate VIP XP Required
Approximate Gem / Cost to Reach / Activate
VIP 4
~12,500 VIP XP
Activation costs ~10,000 gems/month; level XP ~12,500.
VIP 5
~30,000 VIP XP
More expensive; higher XP needed.
VIP 6
~40,000 VIP XP
Activation & perks get better; bigger boost.
Final Thoughts
The VIP system in Kingshot is a way to unlock perks and bonuses that can speed up your progress and improve effectiveness—but it isn’t automatic just by play. You need both VIP level (via XP) and VIP activation (via gems/time) to fully benefit.
For many players, especially Free-to-Play or low spenders, a good strategy is:
- Accumulate VIP XP via free sources and event rewards.
- Reserve gems for important moments—activating VIP when you can get good return (like higher level VIP with strong perks).
- Upgrade VIP levels gradually rather than rushing, to ensure you’re getting value.