Understanding Troop Formations and Combat Mechanics
Master troop formations and combat mechanics in Kingshot. Learn optimal compositions for rallies, garrisons, Bear Hunt, and Alliance Championship to maximize your effectiveness.
Introduction
In Kingshot, mastering troop formations is fundamental to achieving victory across various combat scenarios. This guide details optimal troop compositions and explains underlying combat mechanics to help players strategically deploy their forces in rallies, garrisons, and special events.
Basic Formation Principles
A "formation" refers to the percentage distribution of infantry, cavalry, and archers within a march. The order is consistently Infantry (first number), Cavalry (second number), and Archers (third number). The effectiveness of any formation is also contingent on the player having a sufficient quantity of the required troop types.
Core Combat Mechanics
Understanding how different troop types interact is crucial for effective formation usage:
• Infantry: These act as the "meat shield" of your army, absorbing the initial waves of attacks.
• Cavalry: Cavalry units have a percentage chance to bypass infantry and directly attack archers. They also deal increased damage to archers.
• Archers: While powerful, archers have lower defense against cavalry.
These interactions mean that:
• In defense, archers are generally less effective than in attack.
• Having sufficient infantry is vital to protect your damage dealers.
• Cavalry can be used to counter enemy archer-heavy compositions.
Optimal Formations for Key Scenarios
Joining Rallies (General Combat):
Recommended Formation: 50% Infantry, 20% Cavalry, 30% Archers (50/20/30).
This balanced formation ensures a strong front line with infantry, provides cavalry to counter enemy archers, and includes archers for ranged damage.
Garrisoning (Defense):
Recommended Formation: 70% Infantry, 30% Cavalry (70/30/0).
For defense, a high percentage of infantry provides durability, while cavalry can quickly eliminate any enemy archers that slip through the front lines. Archers are not recommended due to their lower defensive capabilities in garrison.
Bear Hunt (Damage Maximization):
Recommended Formation: 10% Infantry, 10% Cavalry, 80% Archers (10/10/80).
In Bear Hunt, the objective is to maximize lethality and damage output, and archers possess the highest lethality among all troop types. A small contingent of infantry and cavalry is included to fulfill minimum requirements, allowing the majority of the march to be high-damage archers. If 80% archers is not possible, use the maximum archers available, then prioritize cavalry, as they have the second-highest lethality.
Alliance Championship:
Recommended Formation: 50% Infantry, 20% Cavalry, 30% Archers (50/20/30).
Similar to general rally joining, a balanced 50/20/30 formation is recommended for Alliance Championship battles, providing a versatile and robust composition.
Key Takeaway: By understanding these formations and the underlying combat dynamics, players can make informed decisions to optimize their marches for each specific battle type in Kingshot. Always adjust your formations based on the scenario and your available troop quantities.
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