Amane is an Epic Generation 1 Archer whose best long-term role is offensive rally joining. Her first Expedition skill, Tri-Phalanx, increases total Squad Attack by up to 25%. Place Amane in the first hero slot when joining Bear Hunt or another offensive rally so Tri-Phalanx can enter the rally’s joiner-skill pool.
Kingshot Amane is an accessible Epic Archer with an unusual combination of Conquest Attack Speed, team damage, rally utility, and Infirmary Healing Speed.
Her Conquest kit becomes stronger during longer battles, while her first Expedition skill provides a direct Squad Attack bonus. Consequently, Amane can remain useful as a rally joiner even after stronger Legendary heroes replace her in personal combat lineups.
This guide explains Amane’s rarity, unlock sources, skill values, Attack Speed mechanics, rally placement, Bear Hunt use, star investment, and overall upgrade priority.
Amane Overview
| Detail | Amane Information |
|---|---|
| Hero | Amane |
| Former community name | Mikoto |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Troop type | Archer |
| Generation | Generation 1 base roster |
| Number of skills | Five |
| Unlock sources | Hero Recruitment and Oasis & Beyond |
| First Expedition skill | Tri-Phalanx, up to +25% total Squad Attack |
| Second Expedition skill | Exorcism, up to +50% Infirmary Healing Speed |
| Best role | Offensive rally and Bear Hunt joiner |
How to Unlock Amane in Kingshot
Amane is available from the beginning of a kingdom as part of the Generation 1 Epic hero roster.
Hero Recruitment
Amane and her shards can appear through Hero Recruitment. This remains a recurring source after the beginner event ends.
Oasis & Beyond
Oasis & Beyond starts when a new account is created and lasts for 30 days.
The event can provide:
- 75 free Amane shards through the login reward track
- 140 additional Amane shards through the premium track
- 215 total Amane shards when both reward tracks are completed
The free shards make Amane one of the easier Epic heroes to develop during a new account’s first month.
Was Amane previously called Mikoto?
Some older community pages and URLs still use the name Mikoto. The current hero name is Amane, so the article should primarily target Amane rather than the former community name.
Amane Maximum Stats
| Stat | Maximum Value |
|---|---|
| Conquest Attack | 2,157 |
| Conquest Defense | 2,220 |
| Conquest Health | 13,320 |
| Expedition Archer Attack | +140.11% |
| Expedition Archer Defense | +140.11% |
Amane has a higher offensive Conquest profile than many early support heroes. However, her Epic base statistics are eventually surpassed by later Legendary Archers.
Amane Skills Overview
| Skill | Mode | Maximum Effect | Main Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Blossom | Conquest | +3.5% Attack and +4.5% Attack Speed for four seconds | Short team damage window |
| Fire Sigil | Conquest | Attack ×210% damage | Direct damage |
| Divine Melody | Conquest | +5% Attack Speed after every three basic attacks | Long-battle scaling |
| Tri-Phalanx | Expedition, first skill | +25% total Squad Attack | Offensive rally joining |
| Exorcism | Expedition, second skill | +50% Infirmary Healing Speed | Account healing utility |
Sakura Blossom
Sakura Blossom creates a four-second offensive buff for all allied heroes and escorts in Conquest combat.
| Skill Level | Attack Increase | Attack Speed Increase | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4 seconds |
| 2 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4 seconds |
| 3 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4 seconds |
| 4 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4 seconds |
| 5 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4 seconds |
Sakura Blossom activates automatically. Players cannot manually save or trigger it at a chosen moment.
The team-wide effect makes it more valuable than a self-only Attack Speed buff. Nevertheless, its short four-second duration means Amane still depends on the rest of the team for consistent damage.
What Does Attack Speed Do for Amane?
Attack Speed determines how quickly basic attacks occur during Amane’s Conquest and Arena-style battles.
In Amane’s kit, Attack Speed appears in two places:
- Sakura Blossom: Temporarily increases the Attack Speed of all allied heroes and escorts.
- Divine Melody: Permanently increases Amane’s own Attack Speed during the current battle after each three-basic-attack trigger.
Attack Speed should not be confused with:
- March Speed
- Rally Speed
- Training Speed
- Expedition Squad Attack
- Archer Attack percentage
- Skill damage percentage
Amane’s Attack Speed skills are classified as Conquest skills. Therefore, they do not provide the reason to use her as a wilderness rally joiner. That role comes from Tri-Phalanx.
Fire Sigil
Fire Sigil is Amane’s direct-damage Conquest skill. It launches a fiery sigil at an enemy and deals damage based on Amane’s Attack.
| Skill Level | Damage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attack ×150% |
| 2 | Attack ×165% |
| 3 | Attack ×180% |
| 4 | Attack ×195% |
| 5 | Attack ×210% |
Fire Sigil gives Amane useful early damage, but players do not independently select it as a manual upgrade priority. Its level increases through Amane’s star and skill progression.
Divine Melody
Divine Melody increases Amane’s Attack Speed after every three basic attacks. Each activated increase lasts until the battle ends.
| Skill Level | Attack Speed per Trigger | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1% | Every 3 basic attacks |
| 2 | +2% | Every 3 basic attacks |
| 3 | +3% | Every 3 basic attacks |
| 4 | +4% | Every 3 basic attacks |
| 5 | +5% | Every 3 basic attacks |
Divine Melody rewards battles that last long enough for Amane to complete several sets of basic attacks. Consequently, protecting her is more important than placing her where she receives immediate heavy damage.
The skill resets when the battle ends. Its stacks do not carry into the next Arena or Conquest fight.
Tri-Phalanx
Tri-Phalanx is Amane’s first Expedition skill. It increases the total Attack of all Squads in the applicable Expedition formation.
| Skill Level | Total Squad Attack |
|---|---|
| 1 | +5% |
| 2 | +10% |
| 3 | +15% |
| 4 | +20% |
| 5 | +25% |
Despite its name, Tri-Phalanx is not a troop-ratio formation that players activate or edit. It is an automatic Expedition Attack skill.
Tri-Phalanx is the main reason Amane remains relevant after her Conquest statistics become outdated.
How to Use Amane as a Rally Joiner
When joining another player’s rally, only the first Expedition skill of the hero placed in the first formation slot can enter the rally’s joiner-skill pool.
Because Tri-Phalanx is Amane’s first Expedition skill, use this placement:
- Put Amane in the first hero slot.
- Use high-level heroes in the second and third slots for Deployment Capacity.
- Send the troop type and quantity requested by the rally leader.
- Confirm that Tri-Phalanx meets the alliance’s minimum skill requirement.
- Follow alliance instructions because only a limited number of joiner skills are counted.
If Amane is placed second or third, Tri-Phalanx will not qualify as her joiner contribution.
Does Amane’s troop type matter when joining?
Amane is an Archer hero, but the important joiner effect is Tri-Phalanx’s universal Squad Attack bonus.
The rally leader may still request a particular troop ratio. Follow that instruction rather than assuming Amane requires a full-Archer march in every event.
Is Amane Good for Bear Hunt?
Amane is an excellent Bear Hunt joiner.
Tri-Phalanx directly increases total Squad Attack, which supports Bear Hunt damage. Place her first when joining a rally so the skill can enter the joiner-skill pool.
Amane works well alongside other offensive joiners that provide Lethality, Attack, or damage-related bonuses. However, only a limited number of joiner skills are counted, so follow the hero list established by your alliance.
Amane is generally more valuable as a Bear Hunt joiner than as a rally opener. Legendary heroes with stronger Expedition statistics and complete skill sets normally make better rally leaders.
Valora provides the separate Master bonuses for Bear Hunt capacity, materials, and credited Damage Points. Review the Kingshot Valora guide when planning the complete event setup.
Exorcism
Exorcism increases Infirmary Healing Speed.
| Skill Level | Infirmary Healing Speed |
|---|---|
| 1 | +10% |
| 2 | +20% |
| 3 | +30% |
| 4 | +40% |
| 5 | +50% |
Healing Speed reduces the time required to heal injured troops. It does not increase Infirmary capacity or reduce the number of troops injured.
Exorcism is Amane’s second Expedition skill. Therefore, it is not the skill contributed when she joins a rally as the first-slot hero.
Best Uses for Amane
| Game Mode | Rating | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Hunt joiner | Excellent | First slot for Tri-Phalanx |
| Offensive rally joiner | Excellent | Universal Squad Attack contribution |
| Defensive rally or garrison joiner | Situational | Use when the alliance wants offensive pressure rather than a Health or Defense skill |
| Rally leader | Temporary early option | Replace with developed Legendary heroes |
| Conquest and early Arena | Good | Team Attack Speed support and scaling personal damage |
| Late-game Arena | Low | Later Legendary heroes have stronger stats and kits |
| Healing utility | Strong | Exorcism shortens Infirmary healing time |
Amane vs Gordon as a Rally Joiner
Amane and Gordon are both accessible Epic joiners, but they serve opposite purposes.
| Category | Amane | Gordon |
|---|---|---|
| First Expedition skill | Tri-Phalanx | Super Nutrients |
| Maximum bonus | +25% total Squad Attack | +25% total Squad Health |
| Best use | Bear Hunt and offensive rallies | Defensive rallies and garrisons |
| Primary objective | Increase damage | Increase survival |
Use Amane when the rally needs more Attack. Use Gordon when alliance leadership specifically requests a Health-focused defensive joiner.
For Gordon’s complete placement rules and skill values, read the Kingshot Gordon guide.
How to Upgrade Amane
Amane does not use a freely selectable skill tree. Raising her star progression unlocks and improves her five skills.
As a result, advice such as “upgrade Fire Sigil first” can be misleading. Players cannot spend a separate Fire Sigil resource while ignoring the rest of Amane’s star-linked development.
Recommended F2P upgrade strategy
- Collect all 75 free Amane shards from Oasis & Beyond.
- Use Amane-specific shards before flexible Epic General Hero Shards.
- Continue developing her through Hero Recruitment.
- Aim to raise Tri-Phalanx for offensive rally joining.
- Use her in the first slot once the skill meets your alliance’s minimum requirement.
- Stop using scarce general shards when Amane’s rally role is already covered.
- Allow recurring recruitment shards to complete the remaining progression over time.
The premium track provides another 140 Amane shards alongside Fahd and Yeonwoo shards, Gems, skill materials, and other rewards.
Its value depends on whether those three Epic heroes and the additional materials support your early account plan. Do not evaluate the purchase based on Amane shards alone.
Is Amane Worth Upgrading?
Amane is worth developing for most new and F2P accounts because she combines free shard access with a strong offensive rally skill.
She is especially valuable when:
- You need an offensive Bear Hunt joiner.
- Your alliance uses Tri-Phalanx in its rally plan.
- You completed the free Oasis & Beyond track.
- You are building an early Archer lineup.
- You need additional Infirmary Healing Speed.
- You can develop her mainly with specific or free shards.
Heavy investment should be delayed when:
- Tri-Phalanx already meets your alliance requirement.
- You need Epic General Hero Shards for a less accessible hero.
- Later Legendary Archers have replaced her as a leader.
- Your alliance already has enough maximum-level Amane joiners.
- You are upgrading only to increase displayed power.
- You rarely participate in rallies or Bear Hunt.
Amane’s rally value can remain useful even after she leaves your main combat formation. Players comparing early shard progression with an established roster can review a developed Kingshot account for sale while checking its rally joiners, Archer heroes, gear, pets, troop tiers, kingdom age, and remaining upgrade resources.
Amane Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| 75 free shards from Oasis & Beyond | Epic base statistics are eventually outscaled |
| Up to 25% total Squad Attack | Must be placed first when joining rallies |
| Excellent offensive and Bear Hunt joiner | Only a limited number of joiner skills are counted |
| Team Attack and Attack Speed in Conquest | Attack Speed does not apply to Expedition rallies |
| Up to 50% Infirmary Healing Speed | Exorcism is not her rally-joiner contribution |
| Useful after leaving the main hero lineup | Not an ideal late-game rally leader |
Common Amane Mistakes
Putting Amane in the second or third rally slot
Tri-Phalanx can qualify as a joiner skill only when Amane is placed first.
Treating Tri-Phalanx as a troop formation
Tri-Phalanx is an automatic Squad Attack skill. It does not set the Infantry, Cavalry, and Archer percentages of the march.
Using Amane’s Attack Speed as an Expedition stat
Sakura Blossom and Divine Melody are Conquest skills. They do not increase wilderness march speed, rally speed, or Expedition Attack Speed.
Trying to trigger Sakura Blossom manually
Amane’s Conquest skills activate automatically according to the battle system.
Prioritizing Exorcism for rally damage
Exorcism improves Infirmary Healing Speed. Tri-Phalanx is the skill that provides Amane’s offensive rally value.
Using Amane as every rally’s first hero
Only a limited number of joiner skills are counted. Follow the alliance’s requested joiner list rather than sending Amane automatically.
Spending every Epic General Hero Shard
Amane receives free and recurring specific shards. Flexible shards may provide more value on a harder-to-obtain hero.
Keeping Amane as a late-game rally leader
Her Tri-Phalanx joiner role remains strong, but later Legendary Archers usually provide better complete leader statistics and skill sets.
FAQ
What rarity is Amane in Kingshot?
Amane is an Epic Generation 1 Archer hero.
How do you unlock Amane?
Amane is available through Hero Recruitment and Oasis & Beyond. The free beginner-event track provides 75 Amane shards.
What does Attack Speed do for Amane?
Attack Speed increases the frequency of basic attacks during Conquest and Arena-style hero battles. It does not increase march speed or Expedition rally speed.
What is Amane’s first Expedition skill?
Tri-Phalanx is Amane’s first Expedition skill. It increases total Squad Attack from 5% at Level 1 to 25% at Level 5.
Is Amane good for Bear Hunt?
Yes. Amane is an excellent offensive Bear Hunt joiner when placed first because Tri-Phalanx can increase the rally’s total Squad Attack.
Does Exorcism work as Amane’s rally-joiner skill?
No. Exorcism is her second Expedition skill. Tri-Phalanx is the first skill used for rally-joiner selection.
Was Amane previously called Mikoto?
Some older community resources use the name Mikoto. The current hero name is Amane.
Is Amane worth upgrading for F2P players?
Yes. Her free Oasis & Beyond shards and strong Tri-Phalanx rally skill make her a useful F2P investment, although flexible shards should be conserved after her joiner role is covered.
Conclusion
Amane is an accessible Epic Archer whose greatest long-term value comes from Tri-Phalanx. The skill provides up to 25% total Squad Attack and makes her a strong offensive rally and Bear Hunt joiner.
Place Amane in the first hero slot when joining a rally. Her second and third slots can then be filled with high-level heroes that provide additional Deployment Capacity.
Sakura Blossom, Fire Sigil, and Divine Melody belong to Conquest combat. Their Attack Speed and damage effects improve Amane’s personal hero battles, but they do not determine her Expedition rally contribution.
For most F2P players, the best approach is to collect all free Oasis & Beyond shards, continue using Amane-specific recruitment shards, and develop Tri-Phalanx to the level required by the alliance. Once that role is covered, preserve flexible resources for harder-to-obtain heroes.
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