Expedition Combat Guide – A Must-Read for Kingshot Lords

Still confused about how Expedition Battles work?
This guide breaks down everything from troop formations and skill usage to winning strategies — from beginner basics to advanced tactics.

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1. Troop Formation

• Shieldmen: Frontline tanks that absorb incoming damage. Place them in the front row.

• Cavalry: Fast-moving units that can reach the backline depending on the situation. Place in the middle row.

• Archers: Main damage dealers with powerful ranged attacks. Place in the back row.

Proper formation is critical — if your front row collapses, the rest of your formation will fall quickly.

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2. Turn-Based Combat System

Expedition battles are turn-based. Each round proceeds as follows:

• Each side takes turns to attack.

• Damage is calculated after each turn.

• The side whose troops are completely wiped out first loses the battle.

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3. Targeting Rules

• Troops automatically target the front row first.

• Once the front row is eliminated, they move to the middle, then the back row.

• Cavalry units can directly target the backline with skills.

• Some hero skills can target specific troop types or entire formations.

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4. Casualties and Battle Report

• After combat, troop losses are calculated based on the type of battle.

  • For example, attacking a fortress may result in 35% of attacking troops dying.

• Wounded troops are sent to the Infirmary.

• If the Infirmary is full, any additional wounded troops will die permanently.

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5. Hero Skill Activation

• When a hero is assigned to a unit, their Expedition Skills activate automatically.

• Some skills activate based on chance.

• Hero and troop types do not need to match for the skill to trigger.

• Hero skills are separate from basic troop stats and appear as distinct entries in the battle report.

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6. Rally vs. Defense Battles

Rally Battles:

• Allows for significantly more troops compared to solo combat.

• Up to 13 hero skills can be active:

  • 9 from the rally leader

  • 4 from participating allies

Defense Battles:

• The defending Lord with the highest attribute bonus provides the defense buff.

• Up to 4 hero skills from defenders can be applied.

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7. Practical Strategy Tips

• Use a high proportion of shieldmen to hold the front line.

• Position archers and cavalry to maximize damage output while shieldmen absorb hits.

• Aim for a balanced troop composition that leverages each unit’s strengths.

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Important Tip for New Lords:

Many beginners rush into combat and suffer heavy troop losses.
Avoid unnecessary wars until you fully understand the mechanics and grow stronger.
There’s no need to fight until you're ready — and when you are, you’ll win decisively.