Kingshot Resource Strategy: Save Gems for Season 2 Heroes

Why Skipping the Saul Wheel Was My Best Kingshot Decision

As a daily Kingshot player grinding from Town Center 16 to 17, I faced a critical choice: spend $50+ on Saul’s wheel event or save resources for Season 2. After community advice and analyzing update patterns, I chose saving—and you should too. Here’s why:

The Season 2 advantage changes everything:

• Free max-tier hero at 120 spins (requires 150,000 gems)
• Mythic shards for Amadius, a top-tier future hero
• Current heroes like Saul get power-crept by Generation 2 units

Three Financial Pitfalls in Hero Collection Events

1. The "Content Creator Trap":
   Spinning for video content seems logical but wastes funds when units have short meta relevance. My rule: Only spend if the hero remains viable for 3+ seasons.

2. Resource Opportunity Cost:
   That $50 wheel pack equals:

   • 2 months of gem earnings from events
   • 5 days of speed-up stockpiles
   • Embassy + Barracks upgrades (critical for Tier 7 troops)

3. Event Timing Mismatch:
   Wheel events often precede major updates. As one community expert noted: "Save mythic shards for Hall of Governors—Amadius shards outvalue current wheel heroes."

Progression Blueprint: Town Center Focus First

Upgrade Priority Checklist

1. Always pre-upgrade these before Town Center:

   • Embassy (current bottleneck)
   • Barracks (unlocks Tier 6 troops)
   • Resource depots (prevents plundering)

2. Double-Dip Time Reduction:

   | Upgrade Type | Decree Usage | Time Saved |  
   |--------------|--------------|------------|  
   | Town Center  | Pre-activate | 20%        |  
   | Paired build | Simultaneous | 40% total  |  
   

   Activate Double Time Decree only when chaining multiple 12hr+ upgrades.

3. Power Spike Milestones:

   • TC 17: 40k power instant gain (as shown in my gameplay)
   • TC 19: Tier 7 troops unlock
   • TC 22: Generation 2 hero access

Event Optimization Tactics

Fishing Tournament Insights:

• Prioritize line depth upgrades > hooks
• Regular catches every 3 hours yield 18+ daily attempts
• Pro tip: Target octopuses (high thumbnail value!) but avoid paid packs

Conquest Mode Efficiency:

• Blitz "watchtowwer" events first
• Save stamina for gold-tier enemies
• Quick-equip gear (no upgrades until TC19)

Season 2 Preparation: Your 150k Gem Roadmap

Gem Accumulation Strategy

1. Current Stash: 46k (as of TC17)
2. Daily Earn Rates:
   • Events: 1,200-2,000 gems
   • Quests: 800 gems
   • Fishing: 300-500 gems
3. Critical Deadlines:
   • 90 days to Season 2 launch
   • Minimum 4,444 gems/day required

Community-Verified Saving Techniques

"Complete all events + Hall of Governors for shards. Save speedups for gem-generating events." - Kingshot Veteran

Four Non-Spending Power Boosts:

1. Hero XP from conquest mode (replay completed levels)
2. Embassy alliance support requests
3. Fishing tournament deployment capacity boosts
4. Free animist summons in sponsored games like Athetheria Restart

The Verdict: Patience Beats Impulse Spending

Saving for Season 2 isn’t about skipping fun—it’s strategic delayed gratification. As I practice: Upgrade key buildings, exploit free events, and let time work for you. Those 150k gems will secure a Generation 2 hero that dominates for seasons, not weeks.

Which resource challenge is toughest for you?

• Gem hoarding discipline
• Town Center upgrade bottlenecks
• Event timing optimization
  Share your struggle below—I’ll respond with personalized tips!

Experience Note: After 7+ years in strategy games, I’ve learned spending peaks 72 hours after updates. Wait, then reevaluate.