Forrest is a Rare Infantry Growth hero whose main value comes from Wood production and gathering. Woodland Inheritor increases city Sawmill output by up to 25%, while Master Woodcutter increases wilderness Wood Gathering Speed by up to 25%. His combat skills are useful during the earliest stages, but he should eventually be replaced by stronger Infantry heroes in PvP and Conquest.
Kingshot Forrest is an early-game Rare Infantry hero specializing in Wood production and Wood gathering.
His economic skills remain useful long after his combat statistics have fallen behind newer heroes. Woodland Inheritor passively increases the output of your city Sawmill, while Master Woodcutter shortens the time needed to gather Wood from wilderness nodes.
Forrest also has two Conquest skills, Axe Whirl and Razor Sharp. These abilities provide area damage during early battles, although they are not strong enough to make Forrest a long-term competitive Infantry hero.
This guide explains how to unlock Forrest, every skill level, his maximum statistics, Wood production mechanics, gathering strategy, combat limitations, and the best way to develop him.
Kingshot Forrest Overview
| Hero Detail | Forrest Information |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Class | Infantry |
| Subclass | Growth |
| Availability | Kingdom opening phase |
| Primary role | Wood production and gathering |
| Secondary role | Early-game Infantry and Conquest filler |
| Best long-term skill | Master Woodcutter or Woodland Inheritor, depending on your resource routine |
| Late-game combat priority | Low |
How to Unlock Forrest
Forrest is part of the early Kingshot hero roster and can be obtained from the beginning of a kingdom.
His main documented sources include:
- Hero Recruitment: Recruit heroes and shards through the Hero Hall.
- Watchtower Intel Missions: Complete Intel content that rewards Forrest shards.
- Rare General Hero Shards: Use eligible Rare General Shards to advance Forrest.
Some current databases also list Conquest Battles as a Forrest source. Since reward pools can vary or change, check the live Conquest reward list before relying on that method.
Does Forrest require a hero generation unlock?
No. Forrest belongs to the base roster available when a kingdom opens. You do not need to wait for a later hero-generation release.
Should you use Rare General Hero Shards on Forrest?
Forrest is a reasonable Rare Shard target when Wood is your main economic bottleneck. However, compare him with the other Rare Growth heroes before committing every available shard:
- Olive improves Bread production and gathering.
- Forrest improves Wood production and gathering.
- Edwin improves Stone production and gathering.
- Seth improves Iron production and gathering.
Upgrade the hero connected to the resource currently limiting your construction, research, troop training, or healing plan.
Forrest Maximum Statistics
| Maximum Published Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Conquest Hero Attack | 1,106 |
| Conquest Hero Defense | 2,220 |
| Conquest Hero Health | 21,644 |
| Expedition Infantry Attack | +90.07% |
| Expedition Infantry Defense | +90.07% |
These values represent maximum hero development. They do not mean Forrest should receive the same combat investment as a Mythic Infantry hero.
His Rare rarity limits his long-term battle value, even when his stars are complete.
Forrest Conquest Skills
Forrest has two Conquest abilities. They are active in Conquest stages and Arena-style hero battles.
Axe Whirl
Forrest spins his axe and damages nearby enemies every 0.5 seconds for three seconds.
| Skill Level | Damage per 0.5 Seconds | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80% of Attack | 3 seconds |
| 2 | 88% of Attack | 3 seconds |
| 3 | 96% of Attack | 3 seconds |
| 4 | 104% of Attack | 3 seconds |
| 5 | 110% of Attack | 3 seconds |
Axe Whirl performs best when several enemies remain close to Forrest for the complete duration.
Because the effect occurs every 0.5 seconds, it can produce several damage ticks against targets that stay inside its range. However, moving enemies may receive fewer hits.
Razor Sharp
Razor Sharp increases the damage Forrest deals each second.
| Skill Level | Damage Increase |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10% |
| 2 | 15% |
| 3 | 20% |
| 4 | 25% |
| 5 | 30% |
Razor Sharp improves Forrest’s personal damage but does not turn him into a competitive late-game Infantry hero.
Forrest Expedition Skills
Forrest’s Expedition skills create his long-term value. One improves passive city production, while the other improves active gathering on the kingdom map.
Woodland Inheritor
Woodland Inheritor increases the amount of Wood produced by the Sawmill inside your city.
| Skill Level | Sawmill Output Increase |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5% |
| 2 | 10% |
| 3 | 15% |
| 4 | 20% |
| 5 | 25% |
Important: Woodland Inheritor is a passive city-production effect. Forrest does not need to lead a march or remain assigned inside the city for the Sawmill bonus to apply.
Master Woodcutter
Master Woodcutter increases the speed of gathering Wood from wilderness resource nodes.
| Skill Level | Wood Gathering Speed |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5% |
| 2 | 10% |
| 3 | 15% |
| 4 | 20% |
| 5 | 25% |
Include Forrest in the march sent to a wilderness Wood node. The skill does not provide its Wood bonus when gathering Bread, Stone, or Iron.
Woodland Inheritor vs Master Woodcutter
| Skill | Improves | Requires Deployment? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Inheritor | City Sawmill output | No | Passive secured Wood income |
| Master Woodcutter | Wilderness Wood Gathering Speed | Yes, include Forrest in the gathering march | Active farming and gathering events |
The two skills affect separate Wood systems.
Woodland Inheritor does not make a gathering march faster. Likewise, Master Woodcutter does not increase passive Wood produced inside your city.
Does Forrest Increase Gathering Capacity?
No. Master Woodcutter increases gathering speed, not the total quantity a march can carry.
Gathering capacity depends primarily on:
- The number of troops in the march
- Troop Deployment Capacity
- Relevant research and account bonuses
- The quantity remaining in the selected Wood node
Send enough troops to empty the node. A faster march still returns early when it lacks the capacity to collect the remaining Wood.
Best Ways to Use Forrest
Passive Sawmill production
Upgrade Woodland Inheritor to improve the secured Wood generated by the city Sawmill.
This benefit remains active without placing Forrest in your main march. Therefore, he can support city production while another hero handles combat.
Wilderness Wood gathering
Send Forrest whenever a march gathers Wood from the kingdom map.
For the strongest routine:
- Choose a full Wood node that fits your next login time.
- Include Forrest in the gathering formation.
- Send enough troops to empty the node.
- Complete Wood Gathering research in the Academy.
- Use a gathering-speed bonus when several marches are active.
- Return and resend the march promptly.
Gathering events
Forrest is useful during event stages that award points for gathering Wood.
Before sending him, check the live scoring rules. Some events value Bread, Wood, Stone, and Iron differently, so the most efficient resource can change between stages.
Early Conquest stages
Axe Whirl gives Forrest useful area damage against groups of nearby enemies. Razor Sharp then improves his sustained personal damage.
Use him when your starting roster lacks a stronger Infantry frontline. Replace him after an Epic or Mythic Infantry hero reaches competitive stars and skills.
Early secondary formation
Forrest can fill an Infantry position in a secondary formation during the opening phase.
However, do not invest expensive Hero Gear or scarce combat resources merely to keep him relevant after stronger heroes become available.
Is Forrest Good for Bear Hunt?
Forrest is not a recommended Bear Hunt joiner.
His first Expedition skill increases Sawmill output rather than rally damage, Attack, Lethality, or enemy damage taken. Therefore, it does not provide a useful offensive contribution when Forrest leads a joining formation.
Use a hero whose first Expedition skill directly improves Bear Hunt damage.
Is Forrest Good for PvP?
Forrest is usable during the earliest PvP and Conquest stages, but he is not a long-term PvP investment.
His limitations include:
- Rare-tier combat statistics
- No rally-specific Expedition skill
- No defender-specific Expedition skill
- No useful Bear Hunt joiner skill
- Economic skills occupying both Expedition slots
- Rapid replacement by Epic and Mythic Infantry heroes
Keep Forrest for Wood production and gathering after removing him from the main battle formation.
Best Forrest Skill Priority
For active resource gatherers
- Master Woodcutter: Improves every wilderness Wood gathering march.
- Woodland Inheritor: Adds passive Sawmill production.
- Axe Whirl: Provides early Conquest area damage.
- Razor Sharp: Improves personal combat damage.
For passive or low-activity accounts
- Woodland Inheritor: Improves Wood production without requiring an active march.
- Master Woodcutter: Helps whenever the account does gather Wood.
- Axe Whirl
- Razor Sharp
For very new accounts
Develop both economic skills first unless Forrest is temporarily required to clear a difficult Conquest stage.
Combat Skill Books and Hero XP should eventually move toward stronger long-term heroes.
Should You Max Forrest?
Max Forrest’s economic skills when Wood production and gathering matter to your account. Do not treat him as a maximum-priority combat hero.
Develop Forrest when:
- Wood regularly blocks buildings or research.
- You send Wood-gathering marches every day.
- You participate in gathering events.
- You have available Rare Hero Shards.
- Your other Rare Growth heroes already cover their required resources.
- You need an early Infantry filler.
Limit combat investment when:
- You have unlocked a stronger Epic or Mythic Infantry hero.
- Your main goal is Bear Hunt damage.
- You lead offensive rallies or garrisons.
- Hero Gear materials are limited.
- You are considering using valuable combat resources only for temporary power.
| Player Type | Recommended Forrest Investment |
|---|---|
| New player | Use him as an early Infantry hero while developing both Wood skills. |
| Free-to-play | Max the economic skills over time, but move combat resources to stronger heroes. |
| Resource-focused player | High economic priority when Wood remains a major bottleneck. |
| Rally leader | Keep Forrest for economy only. Do not use him as the primary rally Infantry hero. |
| Mature account | Continue using his passive production and gathering skill after retiring him from combat. |
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Forrest Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Available from the opening phase | Low Rare-tier combat statistics |
| Up to 25% passive Sawmill output | Quickly replaced in the main combat formation |
| Up to 25% Wood Gathering Speed | No gathering-capacity bonus |
| Useful area damage in early Conquest | No offensive rally or garrison skill |
| Economic value remains after combat retirement | Poor Bear Hunt joiner |
Common Forrest Mistakes
Treating Forrest as a long-term PvP hero
His Rare combat statistics fall behind developed Epic and Mythic Infantry heroes.
Sending him to the wrong resource
Master Woodcutter only increases Wood Gathering Speed. It does not provide the same benefit on Bread, Stone, or Iron nodes.
Confusing Wood output with Wood gathering
Woodland Inheritor improves city production. Master Woodcutter improves wilderness gathering speed.
Leaving Forrest out of the gathering march
His city-production skill is passive, but his gathering-speed benefit requires him to be included in the Wood march.
Expecting more gathering capacity
Forrest makes the gathering process faster. He does not directly increase how much Wood the march can carry.
Using him as a Bear Hunt joiner
His first Expedition skill increases Sawmill output and does not improve rally damage.
Reserve scarce Hero Gear and other premium combat materials for heroes with long-term rally, garrison, Arena, or Bear Hunt roles.
Gathering Wood without checking the next upgrade
Do not create a large Wood surplus while Stone, Iron, or Bread blocks your actual progression target.
FAQ
What type of hero is Forrest in Kingshot?
Forrest is a Rare Infantry Growth hero specializing in Wood production and gathering.
How do you unlock Forrest?
His main documented sources are Hero Recruitment, Watchtower Intel, and Rare General Hero Shards. Some databases also list Conquest Battles.
What does Woodland Inheritor do?
It increases the output of the city Sawmill by 5% to 25%. The effect is passive and does not require Forrest to lead a march.
What does Master Woodcutter do?
It increases wilderness Wood Gathering Speed by 5% to 25% when Forrest is included in the gathering march.
Does Forrest increase gathering capacity?
No. He improves gathering speed but does not directly increase the quantity a march can carry.
Is Forrest good for combat?
He is useful during the earliest Conquest and PvP stages. However, Epic and Mythic Infantry heroes quickly replace him in competitive combat.
Is Forrest good for Bear Hunt?
No. His first Expedition skill improves Sawmill production rather than Bear Hunt damage.
Is Forrest worth upgrading?
Yes for his economic skills, especially when Wood is a major bottleneck. Limit premium combat investment because his long-term value comes from production and gathering.
Conclusion
Kingshot Forrest is a Rare Infantry Growth hero whose greatest value comes from Wood production and gathering.
Woodland Inheritor passively increases city Sawmill output by up to 25%, while Master Woodcutter improves wilderness Wood Gathering Speed by up to 25%. These skills remain useful after Forrest leaves the main combat formation.
Axe Whirl and Razor Sharp provide enough damage to help during early Conquest stages. Nevertheless, stronger Epic and Mythic Infantry heroes should eventually replace him in PvP, rallies, garrisons, and Arena.
Develop Forrest’s economic skills, send him to Wood nodes, and keep using his passive production bonus. Avoid spending premium combat resources on a hero whose lasting purpose is account growth rather than competitive battle.
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