How I Climbed to 8th Place in Kingshot by Training Smart

Starting Out: How Fast Troop Training Changed My Rank

Troop training during Kingshot’s Day 3 event became the perfect chance to boost my power and climb the leaderboard. I went from rank 284 all the way up to 8th by using my stockpile of speedups—and here’s how it all played out.

 

1. Why troop training matters more than you think

On Day 3 of the Hall of Governors event, the goal was simple: train as many troops as possible. But what made this stage unique was how drastically troop training affected your ranking—especially when combined with speedups.

I started off at rank 282, and by the end of the training spree, I had jumped up to rank 8.

Here’s why this stage is so important:
It rewards volume over quality. Even if you don’t have Tier 10 troops unlocked yet, consistent training and smart use of resources can still push you high.

 

📌 How troop levels affect points earned

Troop Level	Points per Batch
Tier 8	1,130 points
Tier 9	Higher than T8
Tier 10	Highest, competitive

 

2. What I did before using speedups

I didn’t just jump into training blindly. Before I started spending any speedups, I did a few things to maximize efficiency.

 

(1) I checked my passive progress first

When the event began, I let my troop buildings run at their natural speed for a while. Even with just passive training, I had reached rank 282, which gave me a baseline for comparison once I started using speedups.

(2) I reviewed my resource levels

Surprisingly, even after all that training, I never ran out of resources. That’s because I had done my gathering the right way—within my own territory to get buff bonuses—and managed my resource flow well.

 

3. The exact method I used with speedups

Once I was ready, I used all the speedups I had saved—17 full days worth—and rotated through different troop types strategically.

 

📌 How I rotated troop types to keep it balanced

Troop Type	Why I Trained Them
Infantry	For front-line defense
Archers	Just a few, for ranged variety
Cavalry	Speed-based, not my priority here

 

(1) Step-by-step training pattern I followed

Here’s how I made troop training almost automatic:

• Select troop type
• Click “Train”
• Use “Speedup → Quick Use”
• Repeat

This 3-step method made it incredibly easy to push batches of troops non-stop.

(2) I kept an eye on leaderboard changes

After just three rounds, I jumped from rank 284 to rank 155. It became clear that every set of troops trained was making a serious difference. So I kept going.

 

4. What changed after I hit the top 100

Once I hit the top 100, I noticed a few key things.

 

(1) Points started scaling faster than expected

With each full cycle of troop training, my points climbed dramatically. And because the event rewards scaled with placement, the payoff became even more worth it.

(2) I started using general speedups—carefully

After exhausting all my soldier-specific speedups, I dipped into general speedups. I wasn’t sure if this was the most optimal use, but in the moment, climbing the ranks was more valuable to me.

 

📌 Ranking jump after full 17-day speedup usage

Before Speedups	Midway Rank	Final Rank
284th place	67th place	8th place

 

5. Small things I did that made a big difference

It wasn’t just training. Several little adjustments helped improve my overall performance.

 

(1) Upgraded my construction hut

Though unrelated to troop training directly, this upgrade gave me better future training speed. It was a long-term play.

(2) Managed my hero lineup

I removed Howard and invested into Zoe, who I planned to level up further. Her gear needed improvement, but her tank stats made her a solid lead in most battles.

 

6. What I learned from the community and comments

One of the most helpful tips I got from other players was about equalizing attacks and gathering within territory. Those small changes added up.

I also got two valuable comments:

• Zoe is a great tank, especially when paired with Petra.
• One player reached out in-game to add me as a friend and collaborate during the event.

 

📌 Small habits that helped me stay competitive

Action	Benefit
Equalizing troop attacks	Better damage spread
Gathering within own territory	Resource bonuses
Constant hero upgrades	More efficient team compositions
Quick check-ins during day	Maintained momentum

 

7. What I’d do differently next time

Now that the event is over, I can clearly see where I could improve for the next training day.

• Balance training with hero development. I might’ve neglected some hero upgrades during this event.
• Spread out my speedup usage. Instead of a massive burst, it might be smarter to pace things out across the day.
• Plan for resources. While I didn’t run out, it was close. Better pre-gathering would give more flexibility.

 

8. Should you use all your speedups in one event?

That depends on your goals.

If leaderboard placement and rewards matter to you, then yes—it’s worth it to go all-in during a focused event like this. But if you’re more long-term oriented, it might be better to save some for base upgrades or hero events.

 

📌 When is it smart to use training speedups?

Situation	Should You Use Speedups?
Troop training event	✅ Yes
No active event	❌ Not recommended
Hero XP or development days	❌ Save for heroes
Base upgrade competitions	❌ Use construction boosts

Tip: Don’t waste general speedups on troop training unless there’s a clear ranking reward ahead.

 

Wrapping Up: My thoughts after Day 3 of Kingshot

Training troops quickly with speedups changed everything for me. I started low in the rankings and worked my way into the top 10 by focusing on efficiency, balance, and consistency.

The next challenge is gathering, and I plan to approach it with the same methodical strategy.

If you're stuck around the lower ranks, this method could help you rise quickly, even without Tier 10 troops.

Want to level up your Kingshot strategy?
Start by managing your speedups wisely, and never waste troop training boosts outside of power events. That’s how I turned 17 days of speedups into a serious rank upgrade.