{
  "_meta": {
    "dataset": "kingshot-heroes",
    "title": "Kingshot Hero Database",
    "description": "Every Kingshot hero with role, rally/garrison tier, generation and F2P notes.",
    "count": 27,
    "provenance": {
      "sources": [
        "kingshotmastery.com/guides/kingshot-hero-tier-list-2025",
        "kingshotguides.com/guide/the-only-kingshot-hero-tier-list-you-actually-need/",
        "grindnstrat.com/kingshot-hero-lineup-guide-year-solo-rally-garrison/",
        "kingshotdata.com/category/heroes/"
      ],
      "method": "Community tier-list consensus cross-referenced across the sources above (April 2026). Hero names and generation assignments are cross-verified; tier rankings reflect community consensus, not a single authority.",
      "confidence": {
        "names_generations": "verified",
        "tier_rankings": "community"
      },
      "verified": "2026-04"
    },
    "license": "CC-BY-4.0 — free to reuse, including by AI assistants and apps, with attribution to https://kingshotpro.com",
    "canonical": "https://kingshotpro.com/data/heroes.json",
    "updated": "2026-06-13",
    "note": "Machine-readable Canon data. See https://kingshotpro.com/methodology.html for how we verify."
  },
  "heroes": [
    {
      "name": "Amadeus",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "S",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "A",
      "f2p": false,
      "vip": true,
      "bestUse": "Rally lead & bear hunt (VIP hero)",
      "desc": "One of the strongest offensive heroes in the game. His first skill provides dependable rally value. Remains S-tier for rallies across all generations. Amadeus is a VIP hero — access is gated behind VIP progression, which in practice requires spending to reach quickly.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "bear",
        "offensive",
        "long-term",
        "vip"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Jabel",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Garrison defender",
      "desc": "The foundational garrison tank. Extremely robust and available early. Core of any defensive lineup from day one through late game.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "tank"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Helga",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "A",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Early rally alternative",
      "desc": "A decent early offensive hero who serves as an Amadeus alternative. Falls off in later generations as stronger rally leads become available.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "early-game"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Saul",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "A",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Garrison joiner & stacking",
      "desc": "An S-tier joiner for garrison defense via stacking. Also invaluable for F2P players due to construction speed boosts. Dual-purpose hero: city management and garrison.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "joiner",
        "stacking",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "construction"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Zoe",
      "gen": 2,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "-",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "F2P garrison tank",
      "desc": "The F2P garrison MVP. Remains viable well into Gen 5-6 with proper support. Her defensive capabilities, damage reduction, and crowd control are unmatched for free players.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "tank",
        "long-term"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Hilde",
      "gen": 2,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "A",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison joiner & healer",
      "desc": "A dedicated healer who can also disable enemies briefly. One of the best healers in the game. S-tier joiner for garrison stacking.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "joiner",
        "stacking",
        "healer",
        "support"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Marlin",
      "gen": 2,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "S",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Long-term archer carry",
      "desc": "Excellent ranged damage dealer. A long-term F2P investment — aim for 465 shards to reach 4-stars quickly when available. Excels in both PvE and PvP, powerful in arena and expedition.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "long-term",
        "arena"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Petra",
      "gen": 3,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "S",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Cavalry rally lead",
      "desc": "The premier cavalry rally lead. Often featured in Hero Roulette events, making her accessible to F2P players. Flexible hero that excels on offense.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "cavalry",
        "f2p-friendly"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Eric",
      "gen": 3,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison defender",
      "desc": "A solid garrison infantry defender who joins the defensive rotation. Reliable but not as impactful as Zoe for F2P players.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Jaeger",
      "gen": 3,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison archer",
      "desc": "Garrison-oriented archer who strengthens defensive lineups. Lower priority for F2P players compared to Marlin.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Rosa",
      "gen": 4,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "A",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Arena specialist",
      "desc": "Strong offensive archer and arena specialist. Accessible through specific events. Only invest if you see a clear path to consistent shard collection.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "arena"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Alcar",
      "gen": 4,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "A",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison infantry",
      "desc": "Premium garrison infantry defender. Strong in garrison and bear hunt but typically requires significant investment.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive",
        "bear"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Margot",
      "gen": 4,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "A",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison & bear joiner",
      "desc": "Excels in garrison defense and bear hunt. A strong joiner who adds depth to both defensive and PvE lineups.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "joiner",
        "bear",
        "defensive"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Vivian",
      "gen": 5,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "S+",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Army-wide damage buff",
      "desc": "One of the most impactful heroes in the game. Provides army-wide damage buffs that elevate entire rally lineups. S+ tier for rallies.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "bear",
        "joiner",
        "buff",
        "long-term"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Thrud",
      "gen": 5,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "S",
      "garrison": "A",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Cavalry multiplier",
      "desc": "A powerful cavalry multiplier who amplifies cavalry-heavy rally compositions. Strong on offense with some garrison flexibility.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "cavalry"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Long Fei",
      "gen": 5,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "A",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "A",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison infantry",
      "desc": "Late-game garrison infantry specialist. Strong across garrison and bear hunt. A premium investment for defensive players.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive",
        "bear"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Yang",
      "gen": 6,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "S+",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "F2P rally carry",
      "desc": "The F2P late-game MVP. Provides significant rally impact and is accessible through challenging events, alliance activities, and daily play. Prioritize saving shards for Yang from Gen 5 onward.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "long-term"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sophia",
      "gen": 6,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "S",
      "garrison": "A",
      "bear": "B",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Confusion-based debuffer",
      "desc": "A cavalry debuffer who disrupts enemy formations with confusion effects. Strong rally presence with some garrison capability.",
      "tags": [
        "rally-lead",
        "offensive",
        "cavalry",
        "debuff"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Triton",
      "gen": 6,
      "rarity": "legendary",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "A",
      "garrison": "S",
      "bear": "A",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": false,
      "bestUse": "Garrison infantry",
      "desc": "The strongest frontline unit in Gen 6. Dominates garrison defense and is a solid bear hunt contributor.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "defensive",
        "bear",
        "tank"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Chenko",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Best F2P rally joiner",
      "desc": "His first skill provides dependable rally value — considered the best rally joiner skill for F2P players. Essential for bear hunt participation.",
      "tags": [
        "joiner",
        "bear",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "long-term"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Amane",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Offensive stacking joiner",
      "desc": "An excellent offensive stacking joiner for bear hunt and rallies. Pairs well with archer-heavy compositions.",
      "tags": [
        "joiner",
        "bear",
        "stacking",
        "f2p-friendly"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Yeonwoo",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "S",
      "joiner": "S",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Non-chance offensive joiner",
      "desc": "A reliable joiner whose offensive contribution does not rely on chance mechanics. Consistent value in rally and bear hunt.",
      "tags": [
        "joiner",
        "bear",
        "f2p-friendly"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Gordon",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "B",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "-",
      "joiner": "A",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Early-game reliable",
      "desc": "A reliable early-game hero who provides decent value until stronger options become available.",
      "tags": [
        "early-game",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "joiner"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Howard",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "infantry",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "B",
      "bear": "-",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Garrison only",
      "desc": "Limited utility — garrison only. Quickly outclassed by Gen 2+ heroes. Low priority for investment.",
      "tags": [
        "garrison",
        "early-game",
        "f2p-friendly"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Quinn",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "-",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Low priority",
      "desc": "Low boost value with limited combat utility. Not recommended for significant investment.",
      "tags": [
        "f2p-friendly",
        "early-game"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Diana",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "archer",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "-",
      "joiner": "-",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Gathering (no battle skills)",
      "desc": "No battle skills — she is a gathering hero only. Useful for resource farming with farm accounts but has zero combat value.",
      "tags": [
        "gathering",
        "f2p-friendly",
        "farm"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Fahd",
      "gen": 1,
      "rarity": "epic",
      "troop": "cavalry",
      "rally": "-",
      "garrison": "-",
      "bear": "D",
      "joiner": "B",
      "f2p": true,
      "bestUse": "Low priority joiner",
      "desc": "Very low priority. Only use if you have absolutely no other joiner options. Quickly outclassed.",
      "tags": [
        "f2p-friendly",
        "early-game"
      ]
    }
  ]
}