Verdict: The strongest investment window in the game — legendary heroes are the core of every march — if this one matches your kingdom generation, shards here are rarely wasted.
Conquest Stats (Max Level)
| Attack | Defense | Health |
|---|---|---|
| 5,466 | 7,126 | 106,892 |
Shard Costs per Star Level
Unlock cost: 10 shards. Each star has six tiers — the table below shows shards per tier and the total per star.
| Star | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2★ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 40 |
| 3★ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 115 |
| 4★ | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 100 | 300 |
| 5★ | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
| Total to 5★ | 1,065 | ||||||
Unlocked via: Daily Deals, Hero Rally, Strongest Governor, Kingdom of Power Event.
Skills & Per-Level Upgrades
Vengeance
Charles unleashes a Vengeance strike from the Angel of Justice against enemies in a fan-shaped area ahead, dealing Attack * 140% damage and stunning targets for 1s while increasing his own Attack by 100% for 2s.
| Lv 1 | Damage Up: 100% Attack Up: 20% |
| Lv 2 | Damage Up: 110% Attack Up: 40% |
| Lv 3 | Damage Up: 120% Attack Up: 60% |
| Lv 4 | Damage Up: 130% Attack Up: 80% |
| Lv 5 | Damage Up: 140% Attack Up: 100% |
Parting Gift
Charles minefields the area after his mech's destruction, dealing Attack * 280% Area of Effect damage to nearby enemies as a parting gift.
| Lv 1 | Damage Up: 200% |
| Lv 2 | Damage Up: 220% |
| Lv 3 | Damage Up: 240% |
| Lv 4 | Damage Up: 260% |
| Lv 5 | Damage Up: 280% |
Nimble Soul
Charles has always been gifted with lightning-fast reactions, granting a 50% chance of reducing damage taken by 50%.
| Lv 1 | Probability Up: 10% |
| Lv 2 | Probability Up: 20% |
| Lv 3 | Probability Up: 30% |
| Lv 4 | Probability Up: 40% |
| Lv 5 | Probability Up: 50% |
Exclusive Gear: Justice Fist
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 722,250 |
| Attack | 1,107 |
| Defense | 1,444 |
| Health | 21,667 |
Mechanic Conquest
Charles takes good care of Angel and restores a certain amount of health (35% of Max Health) when first under 50% Health while increasing Defense by 30% until the end of battle. This skill can only be triggered once per battle.
Shock and Awe Expedition
Charles knows how to make a roaring entrance worthy of the massive Angel of Justice mech, increasing Defender Squad's Health by 15%.
Expedition Mode
| Bonus | Value |
|---|---|
| Infantry Attack | +650.52% |
| Infantry Defense | +650.52% |
Intimidation
The terrifying presence of the massive Angel of Justice on the battlefield reduces enemy Squad's Total Lethality by 20%.
Iron Bodies
Superior metal armor forging blunts the impact of conventional weapons, reducing Squad's Damage Taken by 20%.
Upgrade Strategy
Charles sits in S Tier — current generation: the strongest infantry carry in the current meta. As the frontline anchor of Gen 7, he is the best shard sink on the server for infantry players.
- Star priority: Charles is your infantry cornerstone — prioritize him toward 5★ ahead of off-class projects. He anchors the frontline for every march he sits in, so his stars compound across all your infantry play.
- Skill order: Lead with Vengeance — his counter / burst skill that punishes anything that hits the frontline. Follow with Nimble Soul for the survivability window, then Parting Gift last as a finisher enabler.
- Class fit: Infantry soaks damage for the whole march — pair Charles with your strongest frontline research and a cavalry finisher behind him. He survives the opening trade so your burst arrives cleanly.
- Stop signal: Only stop when a newer infantry generation clearly outclasses his multipliers. Until a Gen 8 infantry carry exists, Charles is the best place to put frontline shards.
Fully starring any hero takes 1,065 shards (+10 to unlock). That is months of event income — spend it where the tier list says it compounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles worth investing in Kingshot?
Charles is the strongest investment window in the game in the current Gen 7 era (S Tier — current generation). Match your spending to your kingdom's generation — younger kingdoms get more mileage from older generations.
How many shards does it take to max Charles?
1,065 shards across all five star levels, plus 10 shards to unlock. The 5★ jump alone costs 600 — over half the total.
How do you get Charles shards?
Unlock/sources: Daily Deals, Hero Rally, Strongest Governor, Kingdom of Power Event. Shards also come from Intel Missions, Conquest stages, Hero Hall, VIP Shop, recruitment, events and packs.