Verdict: A strong pick on kingdoms that have not reached gen 7 yet — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7,200 | 5,926 | 44,454 |
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: Hero Rally, Daily Deals, Strongest Governor Event, Kingdom of Power Event, Swordland Showdown Shop.
Skills & Per-Level Upgrades
Kin Throw
Yang delivers a rip-roaring Frostkin in a straight line against enemies, dealing Attack * 140% area of effect damage plus the same amount on its return path.
| Lv 1 | Damage Up: 100% |
| Lv 2 | Damage Up: 110% |
| Lv 3 | Damage Up: 120% |
| Lv 4 | Damage Up: 130% |
| Lv 5 | Damage Up: 140% |
Combo
Yang's special firearm has a 35% chance of inflicting a combo shot, dealing another round of damage to enemies.
| Lv 1 | Extra Attack Chance: 15% |
| Lv 2 | Extra Attack Chance: 20% |
| Lv 3 | Extra Attack Chance: 25% |
| Lv 4 | Extra Attack Chance: 30% |
| Lv 5 | Extra Attack Chance: 35% |
Deadshot
Any bullet can inflict the critical blow to a hunter's prey when aimed just right. Yang enjoys a 15% Crit Rate when dealing damage.
| Lv 1 | Crit Rate: 3% |
| Lv 2 | Crit Rate: 6% |
| Lv 3 | Crit Rate: 9% |
| Lv 4 | Crit Rate: 12% |
| Lv 5 | Crit Rate: 15% |
Exclusive Gear: Frostkin
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 600,750 |
| Attack | 1,457 |
| Defense | 1,201 |
| Health | 9,011 |
Quick Draw Conquest
Yang's impressive muscle memory enables a five-shot barrage, dealing Attack * 56% damage to a random enemy. If the target is an Escort, there is a 100% chance of instantly knocking them down.
Expedition Mode
| Bonus | Value |
|---|---|
| Archer Attack | +540.43% |
| Archer Defense | +540.43% |
Avalanche
An avalanche for Yang is just another weapon in his arsenal, resulting in an additional strike against a target by all Squads every 4 turns for 100% damage.
Ice Zone
Years of arctic adversity have taught Yang to seize advantages. Yang's Archers have a 40% chance of dealing 100% extra damage with every attack.
Upgrade Strategy
Yang sits in A Tier — previous generation: a strong pick on kingdoms that have not reached Gen 7 yet. As a bridge archer hero, he is useful now but sits behind Gen 7 archers when they arrive.
- Star priority: Invest only on a Gen 6 kingdom. If Gen 7 archers (Wee & Woo) are available or near, hold Yang at unlock or 2★ and save your archer shards for them. He is a bridge to the stronger carry.
- Skill order: If you invest, max Deadshot for his burst, then Kin Throw for utility and Combo for sustain. Reallocate to Wee & Woo once the Gen 7 archer is in hand.
- Class fit: Archers deal sustained ranged damage but fold under cavalry — position Yang behind your frontline and let him punish anything that reaches the middle of the field. Retire him when Gen 7 archers take over.
- Stop signal: The moment Gen 7 archers are available, freeze Yang spending and redirect to Wee & Woo.
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 Yang worth investing in Kingshot?
Yang is a strong pick on kingdoms that have not reached Gen 7 yet in the current Gen 7 era (A Tier — previous 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 Yang?
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 Yang shards?
Unlock/sources: Hero Rally, Daily Deals, Strongest Governor Event, Kingdom of Power Event, Swordland Showdown Shop. Shards also come from Intel Missions, Conquest stages, Hero Hall, VIP Shop, recruitment, events and packs.