Kingdom of Power
The Ultimate Kingshot KvK Guide: From Preparation to Victory
Kingdom versus Kingdom (KvK), also known as the Kingdom of Power, is a month-long mega-event where servers clash for the prestigious High King title, exclusive city skins, and Mythic Hero shards. Success requires more than just power. It requires discipline, hoarding, and kingdom-wide coordination.
Pre-KvK: The Preparation Mindset
Success in KvK is decided two weeks before the event even begins.
The "Hoarding" Timeline
- 2–3 Weeks Before: Stop using Speedups, Mythic Shards, Forge Hammers, and Widgets. Hoarding these is the only way to hit the top ranking rewards.
- Matchmaking Day: Leaders must initiate Diplomacy. Successful kingdoms often agree on "Rules of Engagement" (e.g., no hitting resource tiles) to prevent players from quitting the game.
- Recon: Create a "scout" character in the opponent's kingdom to check their hive locations and identify their strongest "whales."
Kingdom Behavior & Etiquette
- Unity is Power: Resolve all internal civil wars. A kingdom that fights itself will be easily "zeroed" by the enemy.
- Respect the Spenders: Do not target high-spending players in your own kingdom. They are your primary defense; if they leave, the server loses its protection.
- Kingdom-Wide NAP: Most servers implement a "No Aggression Pact" leading up to KvK to allow everyone to gather resources safely.
Phase 1: Matchmaking (2 Days)
The system pairs kingdoms based on the total troop power of the top 100 governors.
- Day 1: The system assesses power.
- Day 2: The opponent is revealed. Use this day to finalize your battle plans and scouting.
Phase 2: Preparation (6 Days)
This phase is a points race. The winning kingdom receives double rewards and a +20% Healing Speed buff for the upcoming war.
| Day | Focus Task | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction & Intel | Save your Intel missions from the night before to finish them at reset. |
| 2 | Hero Shards & Gathering | Time your marches so they return with full Level 5+ tiles 10 mins after reset. |
| 3 | Pets & Hero Roulette | Only use Taming Marks and Hero Shards on this day for maximum points. |
| 4 | Gear & Training | "Pre-load" your longest troop trainings days in advance and collect them today. |
| 5 | Power Boost | A "catch-all" day. Use every remaining resource to push for the Top 100 rank. |
| 6 | Results | Winners are announced. Gear up for the Battle Phase. |
Phase 3: Battle Phase (The War)
The borders open at 10:00 UTC and close at 22:00 UTC. The actual Castle Battle occurs from 12:00 to 18:00 UTC.
The Rules of Combat
- The 3-Level Rule: You can only attack/be attacked by cities within 3 levels of your Town Center.
- Teleports: You get 3 free cross-kingdom teleports. Use them strategically to join rallies or escape danger.
- The High King: If the attacking kingdom captures the enemy King's Castle, their leader becomes High King of both servers, gaining the power to hand out global buffs and penalties.
Advanced Combat Tactics
- Rallying: Never solo-attack a strong city. Use Rallies to overwhelm the defender and fill their infirmary.
- The Infirmary Trap: Once a player's infirmary is full, every troop they lose is a permanent death. Always check your infirmary and heal in small batches.
- Reinforcement: In the Castle Battle, keep a constant stream of fresh marches moving into the castle to replace wounded troops.
Phase 4: Field Triage & Recovery
After the war ends, you have a window to revive your fallen troops.
- Field Triage: Revive 30% to 90% of troops lost in city attacks or field battles. Use Medical Satchels or ask for Alliance Assists.
- Rescue Orders: You have 20 orders to help allies. Prioritize helping your active fighters first.
- Enlistment Office: Troops lost in the Castle Battle (70% return) go here. You recover them over time using Enlistment Petitions.
Summary: The KvK "Big Don'ts"
- DON'T fight with a full infirmary. Permanent troop loss is the fastest way to ruin your account.
- DON'T stay unshielded. If you aren't active during the 10:00–22:00 UTC window, bubble up.
- DON'T waste Kingdom Coins. Save them for Mythic Hero Shards or Legendary Gear Materials in the KvK Shop.
- DON'T ignore your alliance. KvK is won by coordination, not solo play. Follow your leader's markers and rally calls.