Kimberly, known as Rocket Shadow, is a UR Tank damage dealer in Last War Survival. She specializes in powerful Energy Damage, multi-target rocket attacks, and sustained damage throughout longer battles.
Although Kimberly uses the Tank vehicle type, she is not a frontline defender. Her best position is normally in the back row, protected by durable heroes such as Murphy and Williams. From there, she can repeatedly use Barrage Strike without absorbing unnecessary enemy attacks.
This Kimberly guide explains her stats, skills, upgrade priority, best position, Tank team composition, gear order, Exclusive Weapon milestones, Season 6 Awakening, and whether she remains worth building in the late game.
Kimberly Quick Answer
Kimberly is one of the strongest long-term damage dealers for a Tank formation. Place her in the back row and prioritize Barrage Strike, followed by Energy Boost and Energy Assault.
A standard developed Tank team uses Murphy and Williams in the front row, with Kimberly, Stetmann, and Marshall in the back row.
Her recommended development priorities are:
- Barrage Strike: Her main multi-target Tactic Skill and largest damage source.
- Energy Boost: Increases all Energy Damage dealt by Kimberly.
- Energy Assault: Provides consistent damage between Tactic Skill activations.
- Gun and Data Chip: Improve Attack, damage output, and offensive performance.
- Exclusive Weapon level 10: Strengthens Barrage Strike and adds rockets through Energy Amplification.
- Exclusive Weapon level 20: Provides Attack, Defense, and HP to all Tank heroes.
- Season 6 Awakening: Adds Priceless Resolve and significant hero statistics.
Kimberly Hero Overview
Kimberly is a UR Tank hero with the Damage Dealer specialty. Her attacks deal Energy Damage rather than Physical Damage.
| Hero Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Alias | Rocket Shadow |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| Vehicle Type | Tank |
| Specialty | Damage Dealer |
| Damage Type | Energy Damage |
| Attack | 23.9K |
| HP | 393.7K |
| Defense | 2.9K |
| March Size | 350 |
These displayed values can change according to Kimberly’s level, stars, gear, Exclusive Weapon, Awakening, Tank Center, decorations, research, Drone, troop tier, survivors, and other account bonuses.
How to Unlock Kimberly
Kimberly is one of the first paid UR heroes available on a new server. Players may receive an early purchase offer that unlocks her immediately.
She becomes easier to obtain as the server develops:
- Kimberly is available as a paid hero during the opening server period.
- Her shards may appear through selected hero events and offers.
- Kimberly becomes available in the regular Tavern around server day 61.
- Universal Legendary Hero Shards can be used after she is unlocked.
- Later seasonal systems can provide additional Kimberly-related materials.
Because Tavern pools and hero events depend on server age, always check the recruitment information displayed in your current interface.
The Last War Tavern guide explains how the available hero pool expands as a server becomes older.
Kimberly Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Powerful multi-target Energy Damage | Needs frontline protection |
| Strong in both PvP and PvE | Requires significant Skill Medal investment |
| Fits full Tank formations | Can struggle against strong Energy Damage reduction |
| Excellent Exclusive Weapon progression | Weapon level 20 is required for Awakening |
| Scales into Season 6 through Awakening | Awakening requires limited named shards |
| Available relatively early | Needs high Critical Rate to maximize her weapon mechanic |
Kimberly is valuable because she remains relevant through several progression systems. Players can build her during the early game, unlock her Exclusive Weapon in Season 1, and later strengthen her again through Hero Awakening in Season 6.
Kimberly Skills Explained
Energy Assault
Energy Assault is Kimberly’s Auto Attack. She fires a rocket at one random enemy, dealing Energy Damage equal to 472.12% of her Attack.
| Skill Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Auto Attack |
| Target | One random enemy |
| Damage | 472.12% of Attack |
| Cooldown | 1.55 seconds |
| Damage Type | Energy Damage |
Star progression increases the skill’s additional damage:
- 1 star: 30% additional damage.
- 2 stars: Additional damage increases to 70%.
- 3 stars: Additional damage increases to 120%.
- 4 stars: Additional damage increases to 185%.
- 5 stars: Additional damage increases to 270%.
Energy Assault provides Kimberly’s consistent damage between Barrage Strike activations. It also becomes more important after her Exclusive Weapon is activated because Critical Hits can generate Energy Amplification stacks.
Energy Boost
Energy Boost is Kimberly’s passive skill. It increases her Energy Damage by 30% during battle.
The bonus applies to:
- Energy Assault.
- Barrage Strike.
- Exclusive Weapon damage.
- Priceless Resolve after Awakening.
Each star level increases the listed effect by an additional 3 percentage points.
| Star Progression | Listed Energy Damage Increase |
|---|---|
| Base | 30% |
| 1 star | 33% |
| 2 stars | 36% |
| 3 stars | 39% |
| 4 stars | 42% |
| 5 stars | 45% |
Energy Boost is one of Kimberly’s most valuable skills because it strengthens every Energy Damage attack rather than affecting only one ability.
Barrage Strike
Barrage Strike is Kimberly’s Tactic Skill and her most important standard ability.
She fires eight rockets at random enemies. Each rocket deals Energy Damage equal to 286.88% of Kimberly’s Attack.
| Skill Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Tactic Skill |
| Base Rockets | 8 |
| Damage per Rocket | 286.88% of Attack |
| Targets | Random enemy heroes |
| Cooldown | 10 seconds |
| Damage Type | Energy Damage |
Star progression improves the skill:
- 1 star: 30% additional damage.
- 2 stars: Fires four additional rockets.
- 3 stars: Additional damage increases to 70%.
- 4 stars: Fires four more additional rockets.
- 5 stars: Additional damage increases to 120%.
At full star progression, Barrage Strike fires 16 rockets before Exclusive Weapon effects are considered.
Because each rocket selects a random enemy, the damage distribution changes according to how many enemy heroes remain. Against a full squad, the skill spreads pressure across several targets. Against fewer surviving enemies, more rockets can concentrate on the remaining heroes.
Super Sensing
Super Sensing is Kimberly’s Expertise skill.
It provides:
- Self HP +20%.
- Self Attack +20%.
- Self Defense +20%.
- Skill cooldown rate +10%.
The Attack increase improves all of Kimberly’s damage multipliers, while the cooldown bonus helps her reach Barrage Strike more frequently.
Super Sensing follows the separate Expertise progression system. After Kimberly awakens in Season 6, it is replaced by Priceless Resolve, which inherits the Super Sensing effects.
Best Kimberly Skill Upgrade Priority
The recommended standard skill priority is:
- Barrage Strike
- Energy Boost
- Energy Assault
Why Barrage Strike Comes First
Barrage Strike is Kimberly’s largest damage source. It attacks several enemies and receives major improvements from star progression, her Exclusive Weapon, and Energy Amplification.
Why Energy Boost Comes Second
Energy Boost strengthens every Energy Damage attack Kimberly performs. It becomes especially valuable after Barrage Strike has received enough levels to deal meaningful damage.
Why Energy Assault Comes Third
Energy Assault is useful for sustained damage and Exclusive Weapon stacking, but improving Barrage Strike and Energy Boost usually creates a larger immediate increase in total battle damage.
Use the hero skill upgrade guide and Skill Medal guide before spending large numbers of medals.
Best Position for Kimberly
Kimberly should normally be placed in the back row.
Her Tank vehicle type does not mean she is a frontline defender. Her specialty is Damage Dealer, and her HP and defensive kit are not designed to replace Murphy or Williams.
Back-row placement helps Kimberly:
- Avoid unnecessary frontline damage.
- Survive long enough to cast multiple Barrage Strikes.
- Build Energy Amplification stacks.
- Benefit from Marshall’s squad support.
- Receive protection from Murphy and Williams.
Only use Kimberly in the front row during very early progression when the account has no better defender. Move her behind dedicated Tanks as soon as practical.
Best Kimberly Tank Team
A standard developed Tank formation is:
| Position | Hero | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Front Row | Murphy | Frontline defense and Physical Damage protection |
| Front Row | Williams | Durable defender and squad protection |
| Back Row | Kimberly | Primary multi-target Energy Damage dealer |
| Back Row | Stetmann | Secondary Energy Damage dealer |
| Back Row | Marshall | Squad support and damage amplification |
Why This Tank Formation Works
- Murphy and Williams protect the back row.
- Kimberly provides powerful multi-target damage.
- Stetmann adds concentrated Energy Damage.
- Marshall increases the squad’s offensive performance.
- Using five Tank heroes activates the full same-type formation bonus.
As the account reaches Season 6, an awakened Kimberly becomes an even stronger centerpiece for this formation.
Use the Tank Center guide to improve the Attack, Defense, and HP of every hero in the squad.
Early and Free-to-Play Kimberly Team
An accessible early Tank formation can use:
| Position | Hero |
|---|---|
| Front Row | Murphy |
| Front Row | Violet |
| Back Row | Kimberly |
| Back Row | Mason |
| Back Row | Marshall |
Violet and Mason are easier to develop than several paid UR heroes. They can support Kimberly while the account works toward Williams and Stetmann.
Avoid investing too many rare materials into temporary heroes if you already plan to replace them. Prioritize Kimberly, Murphy, and Marshall because they can remain useful after the full UR formation becomes available.
Kimberly Vehicle Matchups
Kimberly follows the normal Tank vehicle relationship:
- Tank formations generally perform well against Missile formations.
- Tank formations generally struggle against Aircraft formations.
Vehicle advantage does not guarantee victory. Hero stars, gear, Exclusive Weapons, Awakening, troop tier, Morale, Tank Center, Drone, research, decorations, and March Size can overcome the standard counter relationship.
Kimberly may struggle against developed Aircraft teams because Aircraft normally counters Tank. She can also be limited by heroes such as Lucius or Carlie, who provide strong Energy Damage reduction.
Best Gear for Kimberly
Kimberly is a damage dealer, so her offensive gear should receive priority.
A practical upgrade order is:
- Gun: Improves Attack and directly increases all skill damage.
- Data Chip: Supports offensive statistics and Kimberly’s damage output.
- Radar: Improves survival against Energy Damage teams.
- Armor: Adds protection against Physical Damage.
Kimberly’s Gun should normally receive the first major promotions and Mythic Blueprint investment because Barrage Strike, Energy Assault, her Exclusive Weapon, and Priceless Resolve all scale from Attack.
Data Chip is the next offensive priority. However, Radar or Armor can move ahead temporarily if Kimberly dies before casting a second Barrage Strike.
Use the Last War gear upgrade guide before spending Upgrade Ore, Legendary Blueprints, Mythic Blueprints, Dielectric Ceramic, or Coins.
For higher gear tiers, review the Mythic Gear Blueprint guide and Legendary Gear Blueprint guide.
Kimberly Exclusive Weapon
Kimberly receives the first Exclusive Weapon released during Season 1 Crimson Plague.
Her weapon becomes available on Day 4 of Week 1.
Exclusive Weapon Requirements
- Kimberly must be 5 stars.
- Activation requires 50 Kimberly-specific Exclusive Weapon Shards.
Named Kimberly shards are required for the first activation. Universal Exclusive Weapon Shards can be used only after Rocket Shadow has been activated.
Players who miss the original release can later obtain eligible weapon shards through systems such as Weapons of Legends and selected choice chests, depending on server progression.
Exclusive Weapon Level 1: Energy Assault II
Energy Assault retains its normal attack effect. When Kimberly lands a Critical Hit, she gains one stack of Energy Amplification.
Energy Amplification works as follows:
- Each stack increases Kimberly’s Energy Damage by 3%.
- The maximum number of stacks equals the number of Tank heroes in the squad.
- A full five-Tank formation can reach five stacks.
- Five stacks provide up to 15% additional Energy Damage.
This makes Critical Rate and full Tank formation synergy more valuable after the weapon is activated.
Exclusive Weapon Level 10: Barrage Strike II
At level 10, Barrage Strike fires 16 rockets at random enemies. Each rocket deals Energy Damage equal to 302.06% of Kimberly’s Attack.
Kimberly also fires one additional rocket for every Energy Amplification stack.
| Energy Amplification Stacks | Possible Rocket Count |
|---|---|
| 0 | 16 rockets |
| 1 | 17 rockets |
| 3 | 19 rockets |
| 5 | 21 rockets |
Level 10 is Kimberly’s first major weapon milestone because it improves both the damage multiplier and total number of rockets.
Exclusive Weapon Level 20: Tank Specialist
Tank Specialist improves all Tank heroes in the formation:
- Tank Hero Attack +7.5%.
- Tank Hero Defense +7.5%.
- Tank Hero HP +7.5%.
This is an important milestone for a full Tank squad. It also satisfies the weapon-level requirement for Kimberly’s Season 6 Awakening.
Exclusive Weapon Level 30: Lethal Fireworks
When Kimberly has at least four Energy Amplification stacks, each Barrage Strike rocket also deals splash damage to three enemies near the impact area.
The splash hit deals Energy Damage equal to 5% of the original rocket attack.
Lethal Fireworks becomes especially effective when:
- Kimberly is used in a five-Tank formation.
- Her Critical Rate generates stacks consistently.
- Several enemy heroes remain alive.
- Barrage Strike fires its maximum number of rockets.
Kimberly Exclusive Weapon Priority
| Weapon Level | Priority | Main Value |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Very High | Unlocks Energy Amplification |
| Level 10 | Very High | Strengthens Barrage Strike and adds extra rockets |
| Level 20 | Essential before Awakening | Adds Tank-wide attributes and unlocks Awakening eligibility |
| Level 30 | Advanced investment | Adds Lethal Fireworks splash damage |
For many players, level 10 is the first practical target. Level 20 becomes a major priority before Season 6 because Kimberly cannot awaken without it.
Level 30 is powerful, but it should not delay the complete development of Murphy, Williams, Stetmann, Marshall, troop research, or essential gear.
Kimberly Hero Awakening
Kimberly receives the first Hero Awakening during Season 6 Lost Rainforest.
Her Awakening becomes available in Week 1.
Kimberly Awakening Requirements
- Kimberly must be 5 stars.
- Rocket Shadow must be level 20 or higher.
- Activation requires 50 Kimberly-specific Awakening Shards.
Named shards are required for the first unlock. After Awakening has been activated, named or Universal Awakening Shards can support further star progression.
Priceless Resolve
Priceless Resolve replaces Super Sensing while inheriting its existing attribute and cooldown effects.
At its base level, Kimberly fires 10 barrages. Each barrage deals Energy Damage equal to 140.04% of her Attack to one random enemy.
For each Energy Amplification stack, she fires three additional barrages, up to a maximum of 25 total barrages.
| Energy Amplification Stacks | Barrages Fired |
|---|---|
| 0 | 10 |
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 25 |
At 25 barrages, the documented total damage reaches approximately 3,501.09% of Kimberly’s Attack before other bonuses and enemy defenses are applied.
Awakening Star Bonuses
| Awakening Star | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1 star | Kimberly enters the Resolve state at the beginning of battle |
| 2 stars | Priceless Resolve deals 20% additional damage |
| 3 stars | Using the Awakening Skill immediately grants two Energy Amplification stacks |
| 4 stars | Priceless Resolve deals 40% additional damage |
| 5 stars | Fires one more barrage for each Energy Amplification stack |
Awakening also provides increasing HP, Attack, Defense, and Damage Reduction. The listed Damage Reduction begins at 2.5% and can reach 5% at five Awakening stars.
How to Get Kimberly Awakening Shards
Season 6 sources can include:
- Kimberly’s Hero Awakening Trial.
- Global Expedition.
- Later seasonal or off-season reward systems.
Shard availability can change as the game is updated. Check the current Season 6 event interface before planning an exact unlock date.
Is Kimberly Awakening Worth It?
Kimberly’s Awakening is worth pursuing when she remains the main damage dealer in your Tank squad.
The first unlock provides:
- A new high-damage skill.
- Additional hero statistics.
- Damage Reduction.
- Stronger synergy with Energy Amplification.
- A long-term upgrade path beyond Exclusive Weapon level 20.
However, do not neglect the complete Tank squad. A powerful awakened Kimberly still needs frontline protection, Marshall’s support, advanced troops, Tank Center levels, and developed gear.
Kimberly Wall of Honor
Kimberly can enter the Wall of Honor after reaching 5 stars and meeting the required Tank Center progression.
Surplus Kimberly Shards can then increase Tank hero attributes through Wall of Honor levels.
Before investing large numbers of Kimberly-specific shards, consider whether they are still needed for:
- Reaching 5 stars.
- Exclusive Weapon events.
- Other hero progression requirements.
- Current seasonal objectives.
Read the Wall of Honor guide before converting valuable hero shards into Honor levels.
Is Kimberly Worth Building?
Kimberly is worth building for most accounts, especially during early and mid-game progression.
She is a strong investment when:
- You are building a Tank formation.
- You need a primary multi-target damage dealer.
- You can reach 5 stars before Season 1.
- You plan to activate Rocket Shadow.
- You intend to prepare for Season 6 Awakening.
- You already use Murphy, Williams, Stetmann, or Marshall.
She may become a lower immediate priority when:
- Your main formation is Aircraft or Missile.
- Your Tank frontline remains too weak to protect her.
- You cannot provide enough Skill Medals or gear.
- You are dividing resources among several unfinished damage dealers.
Kimberly remains valuable longer than many early heroes because she receives both an Exclusive Weapon and Hero Awakening. This allows her to continue scaling after the standard five-star progression is complete.
Common Kimberly Mistakes
- Placing Kimberly in the front row: Tank is her vehicle type, not her combat role.
- Upgrading every skill equally: Barrage Strike should receive priority.
- Ignoring Energy Boost: It strengthens every Energy Damage attack in her kit.
- Building defensive gear first: Kimberly needs Attack and offensive development.
- Ignoring Critical Rate after weapon activation: Critical Hits generate Energy Amplification.
- Using a mixed team without a clear reason: A five-Tank lineup allows Kimberly to reach five Energy Amplification stacks.
- Stopping the weapon below level 20 before Season 6: Awakening requires weapon level 20.
- Using Universal Weapon Shards for activation: The first unlock requires 50 Kimberly-specific shards.
- Expecting Awakening to unlock immediately: Named Awakening Shards may require several events to collect.
- Neglecting Murphy and Williams: Kimberly cannot deal damage after the frontline collapses.
- Spreading Skill Medals across several carries: Kimberly performs best when treated as a primary damage dealer.
- Rushing weapon level 30 too early: A balanced Tank squad normally provides better overall progress.
Kimberly and Account Progression
Fully developing Kimberly requires Hero Shards, Skill Medals, promoted gear, Tank Center upgrades, Exclusive Weapon Shards, Awakening Shards, advanced troops, and strong supporting heroes.
Players who prefer to begin with an established Tank formation can explore a Last War Survival account for sale through Heaven Guardian.
Available listings may include Kimberly at 5 stars, Rocket Shadow at level 20 or higher, Hero Awakening progression, Murphy, Williams, Stetmann, Marshall, Unit X troops, developed gear, and a high-level Tank Center.
Each purchase includes lifetime warranty coverage and premium support. Review the individual listing to confirm Kimberly’s stars, Exclusive Weapon level, Awakening progress, gear, Tank formation, troop tier, VIP level, server age, and current season.
FAQs
Is Kimberly a Tank or a damage dealer?
Kimberly is a Tank vehicle-type hero with the Damage Dealer specialty.
What type of damage does Kimberly deal?
Kimberly deals Energy Damage.
Where should Kimberly be positioned?
Kimberly should normally be placed in the back row behind dedicated defenders.
How do I unlock Kimberly?
She first appears as a paid early-game hero and later becomes available in the regular Tavern around server day 61.
What is Kimberly’s best skill?
Barrage Strike is normally her most important standard skill because it fires multiple high-damage rockets at random enemies.
What is the best Kimberly skill order?
Upgrade Barrage Strike first, Energy Boost second, and Energy Assault third.
How many rockets does Barrage Strike fire?
The base skill fires eight rockets. Star progression can increase it to 16 before Exclusive Weapon effects.
What is the best Tank team with Kimberly?
A standard developed team uses Murphy and Williams in front, with Kimberly, Stetmann, and Marshall in the back row.
What is a good early Kimberly team?
Use Murphy and Violet in front, with Kimberly, Mason, and Marshall in the back row.
What gear should Kimberly upgrade first?
Prioritize Gun, followed by Data Chip. Upgrade Radar and Armor when additional survival is needed.
When does Kimberly receive her Exclusive Weapon?
Rocket Shadow becomes available on Day 4 of Season 1 Week 1.
What is required to activate Rocket Shadow?
Kimberly must be 5 stars, and activation requires 50 Kimberly-specific Exclusive Weapon Shards.
Can Universal Weapon Shards activate Kimberly’s weapon?
No. The initial activation requires named Kimberly shards.
What is Energy Amplification?
It is a Rocket Shadow effect gained through Critical Hits. Each stack increases Kimberly’s Energy Damage by 3%.
How many Energy Amplification stacks can Kimberly have?
The maximum equals the number of Tank heroes in her squad. A five-Tank team can reach five stacks.
What does Kimberly’s level 10 weapon do?
It strengthens Barrage Strike and adds one extra rocket for every Energy Amplification stack.
What does Kimberly’s level 20 weapon do?
It increases the Attack, Defense, and HP of all Tank heroes by 7.5%.
What does Kimberly’s level 30 weapon do?
Lethal Fireworks adds splash damage to Barrage Strike rockets when Kimberly has at least four Energy Amplification stacks.
When does Kimberly awaken?
Kimberly receives Hero Awakening in Week 1 of Season 6 Lost Rainforest.
What is required to awaken Kimberly?
She must be 5 stars, Rocket Shadow must be level 20 or higher, and activation requires 50 Kimberly-specific Awakening Shards.
What does Priceless Resolve do?
It fires multiple Energy Damage barrages, with three additional barrages for every Energy Amplification stack, up to 25 total at its base Awakening effect.
Is Kimberly Awakening worth it?
Yes, especially when Kimberly remains the main damage dealer in a full Tank formation.
Is Kimberly good for free-to-play players?
Yes. Kimberly is available relatively early and later enters the Tavern, but reaching her full weapon and Awakening potential requires long-term resource planning.
Is Kimberly good in PvE?
Yes. Her multi-target rockets perform well in campaign stages, zombie battles, and other content with several enemies.
Is Kimberly good in PvP?
Yes. Barrage Strike can pressure several enemy heroes, while her Exclusive Weapon and Awakening improve her late-game damage.
Conclusion
Kimberly is one of the most important Tank damage dealers in Last War Survival. Her Barrage Strike attacks several enemies, Energy Boost strengthens her complete damage kit, and Energy Assault provides consistent pressure between Tactic Skill activations.
Place Kimberly in the back row behind Murphy and Williams. Upgrade Barrage Strike first, develop her Gun and Data Chip, and use a full Tank formation to maximize Energy Amplification after Rocket Shadow is activated.
Her progression does not end in Season 1. Reaching Exclusive Weapon level 20 prepares Kimberly for Hero Awakening in Season 6, where Priceless Resolve provides another major increase in Energy Damage and hero statistics.
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