The Kingshot Armament Competition is a recurring two-day progression event that rewards you for timing account upgrades instead of spending important materials as soon as you obtain them.
There are two versions of the event. Type 1 favors Hero Shards, Governor Gear, Truegold, and later Master materials, while Type 2 adds high-value Hero Gear resources such as Forgehammers, Widgets, and Mithril.
The best strategy is not simply to generate the highest possible score. Check the active version, calculate the next milestone, and spend resources only when the upgrade also improves your account.
What Is Armament Competition in Kingshot?
Armament Competition is an individual progression event that becomes available after your Kingdom reaches the Age of Truegold.
You score by completing permanent account upgrades rather than through PvP or wilderness combat. Depending on your Kingdom age and unlocked systems, eligible activities can include:
- Using Truegold on buildings
- Using Truegold Dust for research
- Using Tempered Truegold
- Increasing Governor Gear maximum score
- Ascending Heroes
- Using Master materials
- Using Hero Gear Forgehammers
- Using Exclusive Hero Widgets
- Using Mithril
- Spending construction, research, training, and eligible Master Skill speedups
The important part is that both Armament Competition versions do not use exactly the same task list. Always open the event Tasks screen before spending rare materials.
When Does Armament Competition Unlock?
The event appears after your Kingdom enters the Age of Truegold. Newer Kingdoms that have not reached Truegold progression will not see the normal Armament Competition rotation.
Some scoring options also require later systems:
- Truegold Dust: requires War Academy access.
- Tempered Truegold: appears during advanced Truegold progression.
- Master materials: require the Master system.
- Mithril: requires eligible Mythic Hero Gear progression.
Because these systems unlock over time, two players in Kingdoms of different ages may not see exactly the same task list.
Armament Competition Schedule
| Version | Usual Start | Duration | Headline Final Reward | Best Materials to Prepare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Monday | Monday–Tuesday | Artisan’s Vision | Hero Shards, Governor Gear, Truegold, Master materials |
| Type 2 | Friday | Two days | Truegold | Forgehammers, Widgets, Mithril, Truegold |
Armament Competition Preparation Checklist
- Check whether the next event is Type 1 or Type 2.
- Do not immediately spend Hero Shards, Forgehammers, Widgets, Mithril, or Governor Gear materials.
- Keep useful Truegold upgrades ready when your building progression allows it.
- Save Truegold Dust if you have a worthwhile War Academy research target.
- Keep construction, research, and training speedups available for small milestone gaps.
- Identify the next Hero, Gear piece, building, or research project you genuinely want to develop.
- Check overlapping events before spending.
- Review milestones and leaderboard scores before choosing your target.
Type 1: Artisan’s Vision Armament Competition
The Monday Type 1 version is usually the better Armament Competition for Hero Shards, Governor Gear upgrades, and Master-system materials.
Its headline final milestone reward is Artisan’s Vision, an important material for advanced Governor Gear progression.
Type 1 Tasks and Point Values
| Task | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Increase Governor Gear maximum score by 1 | 3 | Scores the Gear score gained, not one material used |
| Use 1 Truegold on a building | 100 | Age of Truegold progression |
| Use 1 Truegold Dust for research | 50 | Requires War Academy |
| Use 1 Tempered Truegold | 1,500 | Advanced Truegold progression |
| Use 1 Rare Hero Shard | 15 | Must be used for Hero ascension |
| Use 1 Epic Hero Shard | 50 | Must be used for Hero ascension |
| Use 1 Mythic Hero Shard | 125 | Use only on an important Hero |
| Use 1 Master Emblem | 200 | General Emblems excluded |
| Use 1 Master’s Manuscript | 2 | Requires Master system |
| Use 1 minute of Construction Speedups | 1 | Low point efficiency |
| Use 1 minute of Research Speedups | 1 | Low point efficiency |
| Use 1 minute of Training / Promotion Speedups | 1 | Low point efficiency |
| Use 1 minute of Master Skill Speedups | 1 | When available in your current task list |
Best Type 1 Spending Priority
- Planned Governor Gear upgrades.
- Hero Shards for your main Heroes.
- Useful Truegold or Truegold Dust progression.
- Master materials when the system is relevant.
- Speedups for finishing a worthwhile milestone.
Mythic Hero Shards provide useful points, but an event is not a good reason to invest them into a Hero outside your real lineup.
If you are specifically targeting the final Type 1 reward, see the Kingshot Artisan’s Vision Guide for how that material fits into Governor Gear progression.
Type 2: Truegold Armament Competition
The Friday Type 2 event shifts the strongest scoring options toward advanced Hero Gear resources.
Type 2 Tasks and Point Values
| Task | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Use 1 Mithril | 8,000 | Highest listed value, but extremely limited |
| Use 1 Hero Exclusive Gear Widget | 1,600 | Use on a long-term Hero |
| Use 1 Tempered Truegold | 1,500 | Advanced Truegold progression |
| Use 1 Hero Gear Forgehammer | 800 | Strong medium-value scoring source |
| Use 1 Truegold | 100 | Good when the building upgrade is already planned |
| Use 1 Truegold Dust | 50 | Requires War Academy |
| Increase Governor Gear maximum score by 1 | 3 | Scores the Gear score increase |
| Use 1 minute of Construction Speedups | 1 | Best for small remaining gaps |
| Use 1 minute of Research Speedups | 1 | Best for small remaining gaps |
| Use 1 minute of Training / Promotion Speedups | 1 | Best for small remaining gaps |
If your live Type 2 screen shows additional tasks such as Master Skill speedups, follow the current event screen rather than assuming every Kingdom has an identical task list.
Best Type 2 Spending Priority
- Use Forgehammers on Hero Gear you already want to improve.
- Use Widgets on a Hero who remains part of your long-term lineup.
- Use Truegold and Truegold Dust on planned progression.
- Use Governor Gear materials when the upgrade is valuable.
- Use Mithril only when the target Hero Gear piece is already a priority.
- Use speedups for a small remaining milestone gap.
Armament Competition Point Efficiency
| Resource / Action | Points | Version | Spending Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithril | 8,000 each | Type 2 | Huge score, but spend only on long-term Hero Gear. |
| Exclusive Widget | 1,600 each | Type 2 | Excellent when the Hero remains important. |
| Tempered Truegold | 1,500 each | Both | Strong scoring when the building upgrade is needed. |
| Forgehammer | 800 each | Type 2 | Good medium-cost scoring resource. |
| Master Emblem | 200 each | Type 1 | Useful after Master progression becomes relevant. |
| Mythic Hero Shard | 125 each | Type 1 | Use only on an important Hero. |
| Truegold | 100 each | Both | Combines event score with building progression. |
| Truegold Dust | 50 each | Both | Use on priority War Academy research. |
| Speedup | 1 per minute | Both | Low efficiency; best for closing a final gap. |
For comparison, 24 hours of eligible speedups equals only 1,440 points. One Widget scores 1,600 points, while one Mithril scores 8,000.
However, point efficiency and account-development efficiency are not the same thing. Never waste a rare material only because its event score looks attractive.
Armament Competition Milestone Rewards
Milestones are usually the safest Armament Competition target because the reward is guaranteed once you cross the required point threshold.
The exact milestone thresholds can vary with Town Center level and Kingdom age. Therefore, screenshots should be treated as examples rather than universal point requirements.
Type 1 Milestone Rewards
One existing Type 1 example shows milestone thresholds of approximately 470 → 3,500 → 9,000 → 14,000. Check your own event because the required totals can scale.
Type 2 Milestone Rewards
One existing Type 2 example shows approximately 650 → 4,800 → 12,000 → 19,000. Again, use the live point requirements displayed on your account.
Milestones or Ranking: Which Should You Prioritize?
For most players, milestones should come first.
A milestone has a known requirement and guaranteed reward. Leaderboard rank can change whenever another player spends resources, especially during the final hours.
- Calculate the points from upgrades you already want.
- Claim every efficient milestone those upgrades can reach.
- Check your leaderboard position afterward.
- Calculate how many extra points the next ranking bracket would require.
- Push only when the additional reward justifies the resources.
Armament Competition Ranking Rewards
Ranking rewards depend on your final position relative to other Governors. A minimum event score is also required before a leaderboard position becomes eligible for rewards.
| Rank | Gems | Construction | Research | Training | Gold Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50,000 | 20h | 20h | 20h | 3 |
| 2 | 35,000 | 18h | 18h | 18h | 2 |
| 3 | 25,000 | 16h | 16h | 16h | 1 |
| 4–5 | 16,000 | 14h | 14h | 14h | – |
| 6–10 | 10,000 | 12h | 12h | 12h | – |
| 11–20 | 7,000 | 10h | 10h | 10h | – |
| 21–50 | 4,000 | 8h | 8h | 8h | – |
| 51–100 | 2,000 | 6h | 6h | 6h | – |
| 101–200 | 1,000 | 4h | 4h | 4h | – |
| 201–500 | 600 | 2h | 2h | 2h | – |
| 501–1000 | 300 | 1h | 1h | 1h | – |
Best Resource Timing Strategy
Armament Competition becomes much more valuable when the same resource scores in another event.
For example, an Alliance Brawl stage may reward some of the same Hero or Gear development activities. Delaying an upgrade until both events overlap can turn one resource expenditure into progress in two reward systems.
Check the Kingshot Alliance Brawl Guide before making a large upgrade push during an overlapping week.
The same logic applies to Strongest Governor. If Mithril or another rare material can score strongly in a more valuable event shortly afterward, protecting a mediocre Armament Competition rank may not be worth the cost.
Spend Immediately When
- The upgrade is already important to your account.
- It reaches a guaranteed milestone.
- It scores in another useful event at the same time.
- You are close to a ranking bracket and the reward justifies the cost.
Keep Saving When
- You would upgrade a weak or unused Hero only for points.
- The next milestone is too far away.
- You need Mithril for a more important Hero Gear piece.
- The leaderboard is moving faster than your inventory can support.
- A more valuable event scoring window is approaching.
Armament Competition Score Planning
Before spending, calculate exactly how much score your saved resources provide.
Always compare the remaining milestone gap with the size of the resource you are about to spend. Using one Mithril worth 8,000 points to close a 500-point gap is usually inefficient unless the Hero Gear upgrade itself was already planned.
Armament Competition vs Stand of Arms
Armament Competition and Stand of Arms are separate Kingshot events.
| Feature | Armament Competition | Stand of Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Truegold, Governor Gear, Heroes, Hero Gear and speedups | Governor Charms and Hero Gear Forgehammers |
| Duration | Two days | Two days |
| Versions | Artisan’s Vision and Truegold versions | Separate Charm / Forgehammer event |
Do not spend Governor Charm materials expecting them to score here unless your live Armament Competition task screen specifically lists them. Use the Kingshot Stand of Arms Guide for that event.
Common Armament Competition Mistakes
Using the Wrong Version’s Task Table
Type 1 and Type 2 do not have identical scoring options. Confirm the active version before spending.
Treating Milestone Numbers as Universal
Milestone thresholds can scale with Town Center and Kingdom progression. Use screenshots as examples rather than permanent requirements.
Spending Mithril Only Because It Gives 8,000 Points
Mithril is rare. Use it because the Hero Gear upgrade is valuable, not simply because the event score is large.
Using Speedups Before Higher-Value Resources
Speedups provide only one point per minute. Calculate your milestone gap before emptying a large speedup inventory.
Ascending the Wrong Hero for Points
Hero Shards should develop your real lineup. Temporary event points do not compensate for investing Mythic Shards into a Hero you will not use.
Protecting a Leaderboard Rank at Any Cost
Ranking positions can change quickly near the end. Compare the additional reward with the value of the materials required before responding to another player’s score.
FAQ
What is Armament Competition in Kingshot?
It is a two-day progression event where players score by spending Truegold, improving Gear, using Hero Shards, spending speedups, and completing other eligible account upgrades.
When does Armament Competition unlock?
It becomes available after the Kingdom reaches the Age of Truegold. Additional scoring tasks appear as later progression systems unlock.
How long does Armament Competition last?
Each version lasts two days. Type 1 normally runs Monday–Tuesday, while Type 2 starts Friday.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 focuses more on Hero Shards, Governor Gear, Master materials, and Artisan’s Vision. Type 2 adds Forgehammers, Widgets, Mithril, and a Truegold-focused final milestone.
How many points does Mithril give?
Using one Mithril currently gives 8,000 points during the Type 2 Armament Competition.
Should I prioritize milestones or leaderboard ranking?
Milestones are usually better for most players because their rewards are guaranteed. Push ranking only when the extra point cost is reasonable and the next reward bracket is worth it.
Conclusion
Kingshot Armament Competition rewards preparation more than impulsive spending. Identify whether Type 1 or Type 2 is active, calculate your milestone target, and use resources only on upgrades that provide permanent value.
For most players, milestones should come before leaderboard rank. Save Mithril, Widgets, Hero Shards, Gear materials, Truegold, and speedups until their best scoring window, and combine upgrades with other events whenever possible. Browse the Heaven Guardian Kingshot guides for more event and progression strategies.
