Gear
Kingshot Charm Guide
Charm Guides are the second material for Governor Gear Charm upgrades, spent alongside Charm Designs.
Hoard it
Charm Guides pair with Charm Designs. Every charm upgrade step on Governor Gear consumes both, and the step only completes when both are covered. Guides are the material more players run short of, so the Guides pile usually sets the pace.
The order of operations matters more than speed here: gear piece first, then its charms, one piece at a time. Splitting Guides across charms on several pieces leaves every charm a step short and none of the bonuses unlocked.
Sources are event shops, Hall of Governors rewards and charm packs, the same as for Designs.
Save it or spend it?
Hoard it, and budget it against your Charm Designs.
Hold it for:
- Hall of Governors charm phases
Charm Guides per charm level
A charm has 22 levels, and every level costs Charm Guides and Charm Designs together. These are the Charm Guide amounts for one charm, 10,880 in all.
| Charm level | Charm Guides | Running total | Charm bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 9% |
| 2 | 40 | 45 | 12% |
| 3 | 60 | 105 | 16% |
| 4 | 80 | 185 | 19% |
| 5 | 100 | 285 | 25% |
| 6 | 120 | 405 | 30% |
| 7 | 140 | 545 | 35% |
| 8 | 200 | 745 | 40% |
| 9 | 300 | 1,045 | 45% |
| 10 | 420 | 1,465 | 50% |
| 11 | 560 | 2,025 | 55% |
| 12 | 580 | 2,605 | 59% |
| 13 | 610 | 3,215 | 63% |
| 14 | 645 | 3,860 | 67% |
| 15 | 685 | 4,545 | 71% |
| 16 | 730 | 5,275 | 75% |
| 17 | 780 | 6,055 | 79% |
| 18 | 835 | 6,890 | 83% |
| 19 | 895 | 7,785 | 87% |
| 20 | 960 | 8,745 | 91% |
| 21 | 1,030 | 9,775 | 95% |
| 22 | 1,105 | 10,880 | 99% |
Checked 20 September 2026 against kingshot.net, kingshot.wiki.
Where to get Charm Guide and what to spend it on
Where to get it
- Event shops
- Hall of Governors rewards
- Charm packs
What to spend it on
- Governor Gear Charm upgrades
Charm Guide in packs
At the standard rate, $4.99 buys 95 Charm Guide. Two pack databases agree on that rate. 2 packs in the calculator's list hold it. The score is the whole pack against the standard rate, with filler ignored.
| Pack | Price | Amount inside | Pack score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Charm Benefits Card | $9.99 | 60 | 134%, Good |
| Charm Craftsman Pack | $4.99 | 18 | 25%, Poor |
Checked 17 September 2026 against kingshotpacks.com.
When to spend it, by server age
Early game
Charms are not open yet. Guides from early rewards keep.
Mid game
Once a Governor Gear piece is finished, Guides and Designs go into that piece's charms during a Hall of Governors charm phase. Budget the upgrade off the smaller of the two piles.
Late game
Charm phases repeat, and the plan stays the same, one piece per window. When a shop offers both charm materials, buy Guides first if they are the smaller pile.
Tips and mistakes
Worth knowing
- Charms come after gear. Order matters more than speed here.
Mistakes people make
- Splitting charm materials across several pieces.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charm Guide?
The second material for Governor Gear charm upgrades, consumed with Charm Designs on every step.
Why does my charm upgrade stall?
One of the two materials ran out. Check the Guides pile against the Designs pile before you start a session.
Which Governor Gear piece should get charms first?
The piece you have already finished upgrading. Charms belong on completed gear.
Should I save Charm Guide or use it?
Hoard it, and budget it against your Charm Designs.
Where do you get Charm Guide in Kingshot?
Event shops. Hall of Governors rewards. Charm packs.
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Last verified 20 September 2026. Back to all items