Kingshot Hero Tier List
Every legendary hero from Gen 1 to Gen 7, ranked by generation and troop class — so your rare shards always land on heroes that will still matter next month.
Updated Aug 22, 2026 · Gen 7 era · 34 heroes tracked
S Tier — Current Generation (Gen 7)
The newest generation always defines the meta. If your kingdom has unlocked Gen 7, these three are where every rare shard goes.
| Hero | Class | Verdict |
|---|
 Ava |
Cavalry |
Core cavalry carry — max stars before anything else |
 Charles |
Infantry |
Your frontline anchor for rallies and garrison |
 Wee & Woo |
Archer |
Ranged damage core — pairs with both other picks |
A Tier — Previous Generation (Gen 6)
Still strong if your kingdom hasn't reached Gen 7. Once it does, stop investing here unless you're missing an entire troop class.
| Hero | Class | Verdict |
|---|
 Sophia |
Cavalry |
Great until Ava arrives — then freeze shards |
 Triton |
Infantry |
Reliable tank; replaced by Charles at Gen 7 |
 Yang |
Archer |
Strong ranged option on younger kingdoms |
B Tier — Two Generations Back (Gen 5)
Fill-in heroes only. Build them when they're your only legendary option for that class — never ahead of a newer generation.
| Hero | Class | Verdict |
|---|
 Thrud |
Cavalry |
Fine early, outclassed fast |
 Vivian |
Archer |
Stop investing once Yang or Wee & Woo exist |
 Long Fei |
Infantry |
Transitional frontline only |
C Tier — Legacy Roster (Gen 1–4)
Veterans of the early game. Keep them as bench depth for events that require multiple marches, but don't sink fresh shards into them.
Epic & Rare Heroes — When to Bother
Epics like Chenko, Fahd, Diana, Gordon, Howard, Quinn, Yeonwoo, and Amane carry you through the first weeks of a kingdom. Push them just far enough to clear progression content, then redirect everything into legendaries. Rares (Edwin, Forrest, Olive, Seth) are march-fillers for multi-army events — leave them at functional levels.
How This Tier List Works
Kingshot releases a new hero generation roughly every two months, and each new generation's stat growth outclasses the last. That single fact drives this entire list: tier equals recency, adjusted by whether you actually need that troop class.
- Match tiers to your kingdom age, not to global rankings — a Gen 5 kingdom shouldn't hoard shards waiting for Gen 7.
- Cover all three classes before over-investing in one carry: marches mix Infantry, Archers, and Cavalry.
- Stop investing one generation before the replacement lands. Half-built heroes are the most common shard trap.
Rule of thumb: never start a new hero below the top tier of your kingdom's current generation unless it fills a class you're missing entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best heroes in Kingshot right now?
In the Generation 7 era, the strongest investments are Ava (Cavalry), Charles (Infantry), and Wee & Woo (Archer). The newest generation always holds the top tier because its stat growth outpaces earlier generations.
Should I still invest in Generation 5 or 6 heroes?
Only if you lack that troop class entirely. Otherwise hold your rare shards for the newest generation — replacements arrive regularly, and half-built old heroes lose value fast.
