Alcar is a Generation 4 Infantry hero designed for frontline survival, garrison defense, and Infantry damage. He is strongest as a defensive hero because his Praetorian Guard widget increases Defender Squad Health. However, he is difficult for free-to-play players to develop, weaker as an attack-rally leader, and not recommended as a Bear Hunt rally joiner.
This Kingshot Alcar guide explains his Conquest and Expedition skills, maximum statistics, Praetorian Guard exclusive gear, acquisition methods, best roles, skill priorities, and investment value.
Alcar combines temporary invulnerability, damage reduction, self-healing, Infantry damage bonuses, and enemy damage amplification. These effects make him a durable frontline hero in Conquest and a strong defensive anchor in Expedition battles.
Nevertheless, Alcar is not an automatic investment for every account. His shards are less accessible than those of some other Generation 4 heroes, while his defender-focused widget provides limited value when he leads an offensive rally.
Who Is Alcar in Kingshot?
Alcar is a Generation 4 Infantry hero. He is commonly classified as an orange-rarity Legendary or Mythic hero, depending on the terminology used by the database or community.
Generation 4 normally becomes available around kingdom Day 195, although the exact date can vary between servers. Alcar appears alongside Margot for Cavalry and Rosa for Archers.
His main characteristics are:
- Troop type: Infantry
- Generation: Generation 4
- Primary role: Frontline and garrison defense
- Conquest strength: Invulnerability, allied protection, self-healing, and line damage
- Expedition strength: Infantry damage, damage reduction, and enemy damage amplification
- Exclusive gear: Praetorian Guard
- Best widget role: Defender Squad Health
Alcar is built around surviving long enough for the rest of the formation to deal damage. His kit also allows Infantry to contribute more offensively than a traditional defensive frontline hero.
How to Get Alcar
Alcar can appear through several Generation 4 acquisition routes:
- Hero Rally
- Daily Deals
- Strongest Governor
- Kingdom of Power
- Swordland Showdown Shop
The availability of individual sources may depend on kingdom age, event rotation, and current shop configuration.
Alcar is normally harder for free-to-play players to build quickly than a Hero Roulette hero. Strongest Governor and Kingdom of Power rankings can require a large stockpile, while Daily Deals require spending.
How many Alcar shards are needed?
Like other Legendary heroes, Alcar requires a large shard investment to reach maximum stars. A complete five-star development path uses 1,065 Hero Shards after the hero is unlocked.
Do not unlock Alcar and immediately spend every Universal Hero Shard. First confirm that you have a realistic plan to reach a competitive star level before a newer Infantry generation arrives.
Best Alcar acquisition strategy
- Check when Generation 4 will arrive in your kingdom.
- Review the expected Strongest Governor and Kingdom of Power schedule.
- Save event resources rather than spending them across unrelated rankings.
- Calculate whether your likely rank will provide enough shards to matter.
- Use Daily Deals only when Alcar matches your long-term defensive role.
- Continue collecting Swordland currency when his shards are available.
- Avoid dividing Universal Shards between several incomplete Generation 4 heroes.
Alcar Maximum Stats
At maximum hero development, Alcar has defensive Conquest statistics that support his frontline role.
| Stat | Maximum Value | What It Supports |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Attack | 3,150 | Boneshatter damage and Second Wind healing |
| Hero Defense | 4,106 | Frontline durability in Conquest |
| Hero Health | 61,604 | Survival during sustained battles |
| Infantry Expedition Attack | +370.30% | Infantry damage on the world map |
| Infantry Expedition Defense | +370.30% | Infantry survival on the world map |
Maximum numbers should not be used to compare heroes without considering star level, skill level, exclusive gear, Hero Gear, troop development, and account bonuses.
A fully developed older hero can remain stronger than an underdeveloped Alcar, even though Alcar belongs to a newer generation.
Alcar Conquest Skills
Conquest skills are used in hero-controlled battles such as Arena and other Conquest encounters. Alcar has three base Conquest skills: Glorious Mark, Boneshatter, and Second Wind.
Glorious Mark
Glorious Mark places Alcar in an invulnerable state for two seconds. During that period, he cannot move or cast skills, but he is immune to control effects. Nearby friendly squads also receive a large damage-taken reduction.
| Skill Level | Friendly Damage Taken Down | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30% | 2 seconds |
| 2 | 40% | 2 seconds |
| 3 | 50% | 2 seconds |
| 4 | 60% | 2 seconds |
| 5 | 70% | 2 seconds |
This is Alcar’s defining frontline skill. Correct positioning allows the damage-reduction area to protect other heroes while Alcar absorbs pressure.
Boneshatter
Boneshatter attacks enemies in a line. Targets hit by the skill also take 20% more damage for two seconds.
| Skill Level | Damage | Enemy Damage Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack × 70% | +20% for 2 seconds |
| 2 | Attack × 77% | +20% for 2 seconds |
| 3 | Attack × 84% | +20% for 2 seconds |
| 4 | Attack × 91% | +20% for 2 seconds |
| 5 | Attack × 98% | +20% for 2 seconds |
The line attack is most effective when Alcar is positioned so that several enemies remain within its path. The damage-taken effect also creates a short window for allied damage dealers to attack the same targets.
Second Wind
Second Wind activates through Glorious Mark. It restores a percentage of Alcar’s Attack as Health every second for five seconds.
| Skill Level | Healing Per Second | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack × 30% | 5 seconds |
| 2 | Attack × 33% | 5 seconds |
| 3 | Attack × 36% | 5 seconds |
| 4 | Attack × 39% | 5 seconds |
| 5 | Attack × 42% | 5 seconds |
Second Wind gives Alcar sustained recovery rather than a single immediate heal. Its value increases when he survives long enough for all healing ticks to apply.
Best Alcar Conquest Skill Priority
Alcar’s best skill order depends on whether you need greater frontline survival or more damage.
Frontline and Arena priority
- Glorious Mark
- Second Wind
- Boneshatter
Glorious Mark should normally receive first priority because it defines Alcar’s role and also activates Second Wind. Improving Second Wind next strengthens his ability to remain on the frontline.
Damage-focused priority
- Glorious Mark
- Boneshatter
- Second Wind
This route retains Alcar’s primary defensive ability while increasing his line damage and the damage-amplification window earlier.
Do not weaken Glorious Mark simply to increase Boneshatter. Alcar’s main value comes from creating time and protection for the rest of the formation.
Alcar Expedition Skills
Expedition skills apply when Alcar leads troops on the world map. They influence rallies, garrisons, open-field battles, structures, and other Expedition combat.
Rescuing Hands
Rescuing Hands reduces the damage taken by Infantry and Archers every five turns. The effect lasts for two turns.
| Skill Level | Infantry and Archer Damage Taken Down | Activation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14% | Every 5 turns for 2 turns |
| 2 | 28% | Every 5 turns for 2 turns |
| 3 | 42% | Every 5 turns for 2 turns |
| 4 | 56% | Every 5 turns for 2 turns |
| 5 | 70% | Every 5 turns for 2 turns |
This periodic damage reduction supports long defensive battles. However, because Rescuing Hands is defensive, it does not make Alcar a useful Bear Hunt joiner.
Praetorian Will
Praetorian Will substantially increases Infantry damage while providing a smaller bonus to Cavalry and Archer damage.
| Skill Level | Infantry Damage Dealt | Cavalry and Archer Damage Dealt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +20% | +2% |
| 2 | +40% | +4% |
| 3 | +60% | +6% |
| 4 | +80% | +8% |
| 5 | +100% | +10% |
This skill gives Alcar meaningful offensive value despite his defensive identity. It is most effective when Infantry forms a significant part of the formation.
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem increases Infantry damage for one turn and makes the target take additional damage.
| Skill Level | Infantry Extra Damage | Target Damage Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +12% | +5% |
| 2 | +24% | +10% |
| 3 | +36% | +15% |
| 4 | +48% | +20% |
| 5 | +60% | +25% |
The target damage-taken increase can improve the full formation’s output during the active turn. However, Alcar still lacks an attack-rally widget, which limits his overall rally-leader priority.
Best Alcar Expedition Skill Priority
Garrison and defensive priority
- Rescuing Hands
- Praetorian Will
- Carpe Diem
Rescuing Hands matches Alcar’s defensive role and improves Infantry and Archer survival during extended fights. Praetorian Will then increases the damage produced by the protected formation.
Offensive Infantry priority
- Praetorian Will
- Carpe Diem
- Rescuing Hands
This route improves Infantry damage first. However, Alcar remains a defensive or hybrid leader rather than the ideal Generation 4 attack-rally hero.
Bear Hunt priority
Do not use Alcar as the lead hero when joining another player’s Bear Hunt rally. Rally joining normally reads only the lead hero’s first Expedition skill, and Rescuing Hands provides defensive damage reduction rather than Bear damage.
Alcar can still appear in a rally host’s complete formation when his statistics and Infantry skills support that account’s setup, but he should not replace a proven offensive lead joiner.
Praetorian Guard Exclusive Gear
Praetorian Guard is Alcar’s exclusive gear, also commonly called his widget. It has ten strength levels and requires a total of 275 Praetorian Guard widget items to reach maximum strength.
At maximum level, it provides approximately:
- Power: 416,250
- Hero Attack: 638
- Hero Defense: 832
- Hero Health: 12,487
- Infantry Lethality: +92.50%
- Infantry Health: +92.50%
The widget also unlocks and improves two exclusive skills: Flagbearer for Conquest and Vow of Honor for Expedition.
Praetorian Guard strength levels
| Strength Level | Upgrade Cost | Power | Infantry Lethality | Infantry Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 55,500 | +9.25% | +9.25% |
| 2 | 10 | 94,350 | +18.50% | +18.50% |
| 3 | 15 | 133,200 | +27.75% | +27.75% |
| 4 | 20 | 172,050 | +37.00% | +37.00% |
| 5 | 25 | 210,900 | +46.25% | +46.25% |
| 6 | 30 | 249,750 | +55.50% | +55.50% |
| 7 | 35 | 288,600 | +64.75% | +64.75% |
| 8 | 40 | 327,450 | +74.00% | +74.00% |
| 9 | 45 | 366,300 | +83.25% | +83.25% |
| 10 | 50 | 416,250 | +92.50% | +92.50% |
Flagbearer
Flagbearer improves Glorious Mark by increasing the Attack of friendly squads for 2.5 seconds.
| Skill Level | Friendly Squad Attack |
|---|---|
| 1 | +30% |
| 2 | +33% |
| 3 | +36% |
| 4 | +39% |
| 5 | +42% |
Flagbearer converts Glorious Mark from a purely defensive window into a combined protection and damage opportunity.
Vow of Honor
Vow of Honor increases Defender Squad Health. It only provides its defining value when Alcar is used in a defending formation.
| Skill Level | Defender Squad Health |
|---|---|
| 1 | +5% |
| 2 | +7.5% |
| 3 | +10% |
| 4 | +12.5% |
| 5 | +15% |
Vow of Honor is the main reason Alcar receives a much stronger garrison rating than attack-rally rating.
Should You Upgrade Praetorian Guard?
Praetorian Guard is worth upgrading when Alcar is a permanent part of your garrison or main Infantry formation. It should receive lower priority when Alcar is only a temporary hero or when you mainly lead attack rallies.
Prioritize Praetorian Guard when:
- Alcar is your main garrison Infantry hero.
- You regularly defend cities or alliance structures.
- His star and skill levels are already competitive.
- You expect to use him throughout the Generation 4 and early Generation 5 period.
- Your other main heroes already have the widgets required for their roles.
Delay Praetorian Guard when:
- Alcar remains at a low star level.
- You do not lead or manage defensive formations.
- Your kingdom is approaching a newer Infantry generation.
- You need widget materials for a permanent attack-rally hero.
- Alcar is only being used temporarily in Arena.
Is Alcar Worth Investing In?
Alcar is worth building for the correct account, but he is not a universal Generation 4 priority.
| Role | Alcar Value | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Conquest and Arena | Strong | Invulnerability, allied protection, self-healing, and damage amplification |
| Garrison defense | Excellent for Gen 4 | Defender Health widget and sustained defensive skills |
| Attack rally leader | Situational | Good Infantry damage, but Praetorian Guard is a defender widget |
| Bear Hunt joiner | Poor | His first Expedition skill provides defense rather than rally damage |
| F2P investment | Limited | Shard sources are less accessible than repeatable Roulette heroes |
| Spender investment | Strong for defenders | Stars and Praetorian Guard can be developed quickly enough to make the kit competitive |
Is Alcar worth it for F2P?
Alcar is usually not the first Generation 4 investment for a free-to-play player. His strongest shard sources depend on competitive rankings, limited shop currency, or paid purchases.
F2P players should build him when:
- They have accumulated enough event resources for a meaningful shard reward.
- They need a Generation 4 garrison Infantry hero.
- Their current Infantry hero is underdeveloped.
- They can reach a competitive star level without exhausting every Universal Shard.
Otherwise, continuing to use a developed older hero can be more efficient.
Is Alcar worth it for spenders?
Alcar becomes more attractive for players who can obtain shards through Daily Deals and consistently rank in competitive events.
Garrison leaders gain the most value because they can activate Vow of Honor while also benefiting from his Infantry durability and damage bonuses.
Attack-rally leaders should compare Praetorian Guard with the attack-focused widgets available to their other heroes before concentrating widget materials on Alcar.
Developing Alcar to competitive stars, skills, Hero Gear, and widget levels requires a substantial investment. Players comparing that development path with an established profile can review a Kingshot account for sale, while verifying the kingdom age, hero stars, widget strength, troop research, gear, and remaining resources before deciding.
When Should Alcar Replace Eric?
Alcar should not automatically replace Eric as soon as Generation 4 unlocks. Hero generation is only one part of battle performance.
Before replacing Eric, compare:
- Star level
- Conquest skill levels
- Expedition skill levels
- Exclusive gear strength
- Hero Gear quality
- Infantry Expedition statistics
- Garrison or rally role
- Actual battle reports
A five-star Eric with developed skills and exclusive gear can remain stronger than a low-star Alcar with an undeveloped Praetorian Guard.
Move to Alcar when his complete build is competitive, not simply when his portrait becomes available.
Best Alcar Lineups and Pairings
Alcar should normally occupy a frontline position in Conquest. His invulnerability, allied damage reduction, and healing allow more fragile damage dealers to remain active for longer.
Complete Generation 4 lineup
- Alcar: Infantry frontline and garrison survival
- Margot: Cavalry damage and defensive Lethality
- Rosa: Archer support, debuff control, and rally utility
This lineup works best when all three heroes have competitive stars, skills, widgets, and Hero Gear. Do not replace a fully developed Generation 3 hero with a weak Generation 4 hero only to complete the generation set.
For a complete comparison of Alcar, Margot, and Rosa, including F2P priorities and Generation 4 formations, read the Kingshot Gen 4 heroes guide.
Conquest positioning
Place Alcar where Glorious Mark can protect nearby friendly heroes. Avoid isolating him so far from the formation that the damage-reduction effect fails to cover important damage dealers.
Boneshatter also benefits from proper positioning because it attacks enemies in a line. Adjust Alcar’s lane when the current placement only reaches one target.
Garrison formation
Alcar is most valuable when his Defender Health widget is active and Infantry occupies the defensive frontline. Pair him with heroes whose Expedition skills add defensive damage, survivability, enemy debuffs, or formation-wide support.
The best companions depend on the hero generation available in your kingdom. A newer garrison hero should only replace an older one when the new build has sufficient stars, skills, and widget strength.
Best Hero Gear for Alcar
Alcar is an Infantry frontline hero, so his Hero Gear should support survival before secondary damage.
Recommended priorities are:
- Infantry Health
- Infantry Lethality
- Hero Health
- Hero Defense
- Hero Attack
Health and Defense help Alcar remain active long enough to trigger Glorious Mark and receive the complete Second Wind healing effect.
Attack still has value because it affects Boneshatter damage and Second Wind’s Attack-based healing. However, sacrificing too much frontline durability can prevent those skills from generating their full value.
Common Alcar Mistakes
Calling Alcar the best hero for every mode
Alcar has a strong defensive identity. He is valuable in garrisons and Conquest, but his widget is not designed for attack rallies and his lead joiner skill does not increase Bear Hunt damage.
Using Alcar as a Bear Hunt lead joiner
Rescuing Hands reduces damage taken. The Bear does not retaliate in the same way as PvP combat, so a defensive first skill does not improve rally damage.
Replacing a developed Eric too early
A low-star Alcar can perform worse than a complete older hero. Compare the full build rather than generation alone.
Upgrading Praetorian Guard without enough Alcar shards
A strong widget cannot fully compensate for a hero with weak stars and underdeveloped base skills. Confirm that Alcar is a permanent project before committing limited widget materials.
Using the same skill priority for every mode
Glorious Mark and Second Wind are important for Conquest survival. Praetorian Will and Carpe Diem matter more for offensive Expedition damage, while Rescuing Hands supports defensive battles.
Ignoring Defender skill conditions
Vow of Honor increases Defender Squad Health. It does not provide the same benefit when Alcar leads an attacking rally.
Spreading shards across all Generation 4 heroes
Three incomplete heroes often create less value than one properly developed hero. Choose a priority based on your role and acquisition access.
Ignoring newer generations
Alcar is strongest during the Generation 4 window. Before investing heavily on an older kingdom, check how soon Generation 5 or later Infantry heroes will become available.
FAQ
What generation is Alcar in Kingshot?
Alcar is a Generation 4 Infantry hero. Generation 4 normally arrives around kingdom Day 195, although the exact release date can vary.
How do you unlock Alcar?
Alcar can be obtained through Hero Rally, Daily Deals, Strongest Governor, Kingdom of Power, and the Swordland Showdown Shop when those sources are available.
Is Alcar good in Kingshot?
Yes, Alcar is strong in Conquest and Generation 4 garrison defense. However, he is less suitable as an attack-rally leader and is not recommended as a Bear Hunt lead joiner.
Is Alcar worth building for F2P?
Usually only when the player has a realistic shard source or specifically needs a garrison Infantry hero. Rosa is often more accessible to F2P players because she is obtained through Hero Roulette.
What is Alcar’s best skill?
Glorious Mark is his defining Conquest skill because it makes him invulnerable, protects nearby allies, and activates Second Wind healing.
What does Praetorian Guard do?
Praetorian Guard increases Alcar’s hero and Infantry statistics. Its exclusive skills increase friendly Squad Attack during Glorious Mark and provide up to 15% Defender Squad Health.
Should Alcar replace Eric?
Only when Alcar’s stars, skills, exclusive gear, Hero Gear, and Expedition statistics are competitive. A fully developed Eric may remain stronger than a low-star Alcar.
Is Alcar good for Bear Hunt?
Alcar is not recommended as the lead hero when joining Bear Hunt rallies because Rescuing Hands is a defensive skill. His later skills and widget do not apply in the same way when he is only a rally joiner.
Conclusion
Alcar is a specialized Generation 4 Infantry hero built for frontline survival and garrison defense. Glorious Mark protects nearby allies, Second Wind restores his Health, and his Expedition skills combine Infantry durability with significant damage bonuses.
Praetorian Guard strengthens that defensive identity by increasing Infantry Lethality and Health while adding up to 15% Defender Squad Health. Consequently, garrison-focused players receive more value from Alcar than players searching for an attack-rally leader.
Free-to-play players should avoid forcing the investment without a reliable shard plan. Meanwhile, spenders and garrison leaders can build him aggressively when they can develop both his stars and exclusive gear before newer Infantry generations arrive.
Compare complete builds before replacing Eric or another developed hero, avoid using Alcar as a Bear Hunt lead joiner, and prioritize his skills according to the battle mode rather than following one universal order.
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