Generation 3 pet
Kingshot Lion
Gift of the King is the only pet skill that hands you gear materials, which is why the Lion outearns every combat pet in the cage for a free to play account.
Build it first
- Unlocks
- After server day 140
- Also needs
- Moose level 15
- Level cap
- 80
- Max refinement
- 38%
- Skill
- Gift of the King
What Gift of the King does
Digs up rare materials, including Forgehammers and Truegold.
The single best pet for a F2P account. Forgehammers and Truegold are what stall gear progression, and this is a daily source of both.
The Lion is not a fighting pet, but its digs pay for the main march's gear. Gift of the King brings Forgehammers and Truegold that go straight into the rally lead's Mastery Forging, which is why it is the first pet to build as a free player.
Trigger it here:
- Daily, without exception.
- Before you spend Trial Crystals, so you know what the dig already covered.
What it costs to level
| Reach | Pet Food in total |
|---|---|
| Level 15 | 9,660 |
| Level 30 | 33,820 |
| Level 80, the cap | 360,420 |
At level 80 the Lion carries a 21.78% troop attack and defense bonus and 1,568,160 power. Grizzly Bear shares the level cap and costs the same to raise.
Advancement materials
| Advance at level | Growth Manuals | Nutrient Potions | Promotion Medallions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 95 | 10 | 0 |
| 40 | 125 | 20 | 0 |
| 50 | 190 | 30 | 10 |
| 60 | 250 | 50 | 20 |
| 70 | 310 | 80 | 40 |
| 80 | 380 | 100 | 60 |
| Total | 1,440 | 290 | 130 |
Checked 20 September 2026, materials against kingshot.net and kingshotoptimizer.com, Pet Food against kingshot.wiki and kingshotoptimizer.com.
Where it sits in the chain
- Becomes available after server day 140, once you have Moose level 15.
- Levelling it opens Grizzly Bear after day 140.
Tips and mistakes
Worth knowing
- Higher skill levels improve what the dig pulls, so this is the pet to keep feeding past level 30.
- Grizzly Bear is gated behind Lion level 15, which makes the first fifteen levels mandatory anyway.
Mistakes people make
- Skipping days. Every missed dig is a Forgehammer you have to buy somewhere else.
- Feeding the Generation 4 pets before the Lion is deep. They cost 834,625 Pet Food to max and give you nothing back.
Items you need for it
Related pets
Frequently asked questions
What does the Lion dig up?
Rare upgrade materials including Forgehammers and Truegold, on a daily cooldown. It is the only pet that produces gear materials.
When does the Lion unlock?
Day 140 of your server, behind Moose level 15.
How much does the Lion cost to max?
360,420 Pet Food for level 80 and a 21.78% troop attack and defense bonus. Level 30 costs 33,820.
Last verified 20 September 2026. Back to the pet guide