Grow Your Heroes is a two-day Kingshot event where players earn points by using Hero Shards to increase hero star levels. Rare Hero Shards give 15 points each, Epic Hero Shards give 50 points, and Mythic Hero Shards give 125 points.
The event normally first appears during Generation 2 and may return irregularly. It does not follow a guaranteed weekly schedule, so players should check the in-game Event Calendar before spending saved shards.
Grow Your Heroes offers five milestone reward tiers and an Honor Ranking leaderboard. The rewards include resources, Hero XP, speedups, Gems, Conquest Skill Books, Expedition Skill Manuals, and Gold Keys.
This guide explains the shard point values, milestone rewards, ranking requirements, the best heroes to ascend, General Hero Shard rules, extra shard exchanges, and the most efficient F2P strategy.
Save Hero Shards after Grow Your Heroes appears on the Event Calendar. Use them only on heroes you intend to keep developing. Target the guaranteed milestones before competing for rank, and calculate your score before converting flexible General Hero Shards.
What Is Grow Your Heroes in Kingshot?
Grow Your Heroes is a hero ascension event. Its only scoring actions involve using Hero Shards to raise hero star levels.
The event does not award points for:
- Increasing hero levels with Hero XP
- Upgrading Conquest skills
- Upgrading Expedition skills
- Enhancing Hero Gear
- Using exclusive Hero Widgets
- Recruiting heroes without spending additional ascension shards
- Using Gold Keys in Hero Recruitment
You must use shards through the hero ascension interface for them to generate event points.
When Does Grow Your Heroes Start?
Grow Your Heroes first appears during the Generation 2 period of a kingdom.
Generation 2 normally begins around kingdom Day 40, although exact event timing can vary between servers. The event is irregular, so its next appearance cannot be predicted from a fixed weekly rotation.
Check the Event Calendar regularly. Once Grow Your Heroes appears, begin planning which ascensions you will complete during its two-day scoring period.
Important: Do not assume the event will return immediately. However, this also does not justify spending flexible Mythic General Hero Shards on a hero you expect to replace soon.
Grow Your Heroes Point Values
The event contains three scoring tasks.
| Shard Used for Ascension | Points per Shard | 100 Shards |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Hero Shard | 15 points | 1,500 points |
| Epic Hero Shard | 50 points | 5,000 points |
| Mythic Hero Shard | 125 points | 12,500 points |
Mythic shards provide the most points per shard, but that does not make them the first shards you should spend. Mythic General Hero Shards are much more flexible and difficult to replace than most Rare or Epic hero-specific shards.
Do General Hero Shards Count?
Yes. General Hero Shards count when they are converted and consumed to ascend an eligible hero.
There are two main shard types:
- Hero-specific shards: Can only be used on the named hero.
- General Hero Shards: Can be converted for eligible heroes of the same rarity.
The event counts the shards used during ascension. Simply owning General Hero Shards does not create points.
General Shard Exceptions
Some exclusive heroes cannot use General Hero Shards.
Amadeus and Helga require their own hero-specific shards. A Mythic General Hero Shard cannot be converted into an Amadeus or Helga shard.
Always open the hero ascension screen and confirm that the general-shard option is available before including those shards in your score calculation.
Grow Your Heroes Milestone Rewards
The event has five milestone reward tiers.
The supplied event screenshots show the following milestone structure:
| Target Points | Example Rewards | Cheapest Shard Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 80,000 Bread and 80,000 Wood | 1 Rare shard already exceeds the target |
| 600 | 3 million Bread and 3 million Wood | 40 Rare, 12 Epic, or 5 Mythic shards |
| 1,600 | Hero XP, Stone, and Iron | 107 Rare, 32 Epic, or 13 Mythic shards |
| 4,500 | Construction, research, and training speedups | 300 Rare, 90 Epic, or 36 Mythic shards |
| 9,700 | 3,000 Gems, 5 Conquest Skill Books, and 5 Expedition Skill Manuals | 647 Rare, 194 Epic, or 78 Mythic shards |
Shard equivalents are rounded up because a partial shard cannot be used.
Reward thresholds and quantities may change according to kingdom progression or future updates. Check the live event page before committing your inventory.
Is Grow Your Heroes a Skill Book Event?
Grow Your Heroes rewards skill materials, but spending skill materials does not generate points.
The final milestone shown in the supplied screenshots includes:
- 3,000 Gems
- 5 Conquest Skill Books
- 5 Expedition Skill Manuals
This makes the event useful for improving hero skills after ascension, but the scoring action remains Hero Shard use.
Honor Ranking Requirements
Grow Your Heroes includes an Honor Ranking leaderboard.
To receive a ranking reward, the supplied screenshots require both conditions:
- Finish within the top 1,000 Governors
- Earn more than 4,000 event points
Reaching the top 1,000 without meeting the point requirement does not qualify for a ranking reward.
Ranking Reward Table
| Rank | Gems | Research Speedups | Construction Speedups | Training Speedups | Gold Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50,000 | 20 × 1 hour | 20 × 1 hour | 20 × 1 hour | 3 |
| 2 | 35,000 | 18 × 1 hour | 18 × 1 hour | 18 × 1 hour | 2 |
| 3 | 25,000 | 16 × 1 hour | 16 × 1 hour | 16 × 1 hour | 1 |
| 4-5 | 16,000 | 14 × 1 hour | 14 × 1 hour | 14 × 1 hour | None |
| 6-10 | 10,000 | 12 × 1 hour | 12 × 1 hour | 12 × 1 hour | None |
| 11-20 | 7,000 | 10 × 1 hour | 10 × 1 hour | 10 × 1 hour | None |
| 21-50 | 4,000 | 8 × 1 hour | 8 × 1 hour | 8 × 1 hour | None |
| 51-100 | 2,000 | 6 × 1 hour | 6 × 1 hour | 6 × 1 hour | None |
| 101-200 | 1,000 | 4 × 1 hour | 4 × 1 hour | 4 × 1 hour | None |
| 201-500 | 600 | 2 × 1 hour | 2 × 1 hour | 2 × 1 hour | None |
| 501-1,000 | 300 | 1 × 1 hour | 1 × 1 hour | 1 × 1 hour | None |
Ranking rewards are sent through in-game mail after the event ends.
Which Heroes Should You Focus On?
The best hero is not automatically the hero that generates the most points. Points depend on rarity, while account value depends on the hero’s role, generation, star level, and expected longevity.
Prioritize Main Combat Heroes
Use shards on heroes that belong to your primary:
- Attack rally
- Garrison
- Arena formation
- Conquest team
- Bear Hunt lineup
An important star breakpoint on a main hero is more valuable than a random upgrade performed only for event points.
Develop Useful Epic Specialists
Epic hero-specific shards can provide efficient points when the hero has a lasting role.
Useful roles may include:
- Bear Hunt rally joining
- Construction Speed
- Research Speed
- March Speed
- Squad Lethality
- Squad Attack
- Gathering or city production
Use Rare Shards on Development Heroes
Rare heroes provide fewer points per shard, but their shards are easier to obtain.
Rare heroes can improve:
- Bread gathering and production
- Wood gathering and production
- Stone gathering and production
- Iron gathering and production
Using their hero-specific shards can create event points without consuming flexible Mythic resources.
Be Careful With Mythic General Hero Shards
Mythic General Hero Shards are among the most flexible hero-development resources.
Before using them, consider:
- Whether the hero will remain useful in later generations
- Whether the next star level unlocks a meaningful skill increase
- Whether the hero can be developed through another repeatable source
- Whether a future hero better matches your rally or garrison role
- Whether another event will reward the same shard use
Hero Shards Needed for Each Star Level
A normal hero requires 1,065 shards to progress from recruitment through a complete five-star ascension.
| Star Level | Shards Required for That Star | Event Points if Rare | Event Points if Epic | Event Points if Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Star | 10 | 150 | 500 | 1,250 |
| 2 Stars | 40 | 600 | 2,000 | 5,000 |
| 3 Stars | 115 | 1,725 | 5,750 | 14,375 |
| 4 Stars | 300 | 4,500 | 15,000 | 37,500 |
| 5 Stars | 600 | 9,000 | 30,000 | 75,000 |
The table shows the total shards required across the six smaller ascension sections inside each star.
Best F2P Grow Your Heroes Strategy
- Check the Event Calendar before spending Hero Shards.
- List every hero who can reach a useful star or skill breakpoint.
- Calculate the score from hero-specific shards first.
- Use Rare and Epic hero-specific shards when the heroes remain useful.
- Target the milestone closest to your planned development.
- Use General Hero Shards only after confirming the hero is worth the investment.
- Reach at least 4,000 points only when a top-1,000 ranking position appears realistic.
- Do not spend additional shards merely to defend a low-value rank.
- Check for overlapping events that also reward hero ascension.
- Stop after the final efficient milestone.
Milestones Before Rankings
Milestones are guaranteed. Ranking rewards depend on how many shards other players spend during the final hours.
For most F2P players, reaching 4,500 or 9,700 points efficiently is safer than spending every Mythic shard to protect an uncertain leaderboard position.
Calculate Before Spending
Example:
20 Rare shards × 15 points = 300 points
40 Epic shards × 50 points = 2,000 points
20 Mythic shards × 125 points = 2,500 points
Total score: 4,800 points
This inventory would clear the 4,500-point milestone and the 4,000-point ranking requirement shown in the supplied screenshots.
What Should You Do With Extra Hero Shards?
Once a hero is fully maxed, additional hero-specific shards can no longer be used for normal ascension.
Eligible excess shards can be exchanged when Champagne Fair becomes available.
Only excess shards belonging to a hero who has reached the required maximum progression can be used for the exchange. Simply owning extra shards for a hero who can still be ascended does not make those shards eligible.
Extra shards that cannot be consumed for ascension do not generate Grow Your Heroes points.
Grow Your Heroes vs Other Events
| Event | Duration | Main Scoring Actions | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Your Heroes | 2 days | Use Hero Shards for ascension | Focused entirely on hero star development |
| Path of Growth | 7 days | Buildings, heroes, troops, Arena, Conquest and research | One-time beginner event with Chenko rewards |
| Power Up | 2 days | Construction, research, and troop Power | Hero Shards are not the main scoring action |
| Hero Ascension Fund | Fund availability varies | Reach hero ascension milestones | Optional reward fund rather than the Grow Your Heroes leaderboard |
| Hero Recruitment | Depends on the active recruitment feature | Use keys or recruitment attempts | Obtains shards rather than rewarding shard consumption |
Common Grow Your Heroes Mistakes
Spending Shards Before the Event Starts
Wait until the event is active and verify that the point counter increases correctly.
Assuming Hero XP Gives Points
Only Hero Shards used for ascension count. Hero XP increases hero level but does not generate Grow Your Heroes points.
Prioritizing Mythic Shards Only Because They Give More Points
Mythic shards give the most points, but they can also be the most expensive resources to replace.
Upgrading Heroes You Will Not Use
Event rewards rarely compensate for permanently wasting valuable flexible shards.
Ignoring the 4,000-Point Ranking Requirement
A top-1,000 position may not provide a reward when the minimum qualifying score has not been reached.
Chasing Rank Too Early
Other players can add large scores near the deadline by completing Mythic ascensions.
Trying to Spend Extra Shards From a Maxed Hero
Maxed-hero excess shards are intended for eligible exchange systems and cannot be used for another normal ascension.
Confusing Grow Your Heroes With Path of Growth
Path of Growth is the seven-day beginner event. Grow Your Heroes is a separate two-day shard-spending event that first appears later.
Players joining an established kingdom may need developed heroes, completed star levels, advanced skills, and established formations immediately. Those comparing progressed options can review a kingshot account for sale before developing every hero generation from the beginning.
FAQ
How long does Grow Your Heroes last?
The event lasts two days.
When does Grow Your Heroes start?
It first appears during Generation 2 and returns irregularly. Check the Event Calendar for its next appearance.
How many points does each Hero Shard give?
A Rare shard gives 15 points, an Epic shard gives 50 points, and a Mythic shard gives 125 points.
Do General Hero Shards count?
Yes, when they are converted and consumed to ascend an eligible hero. Amadeus and Helga cannot use General Hero Shards.
Does upgrading hero skills give points?
No. Skill Books and Expedition Skill Manuals do not generate event points. They are rewards from the event.
How many milestone rewards are there?
There are five milestone tiers. The supplied screenshots show targets of 10, 600, 1,600, 4,500, and 9,700 points.
What happens to extra Hero Shards?
Eligible excess shards from a fully maxed hero can be exchanged during Champagne Fair.
Is Grow Your Heroes the same as Path of Growth?
No. Path of Growth is a seven-day beginner event with many task categories. Grow Your Heroes is a two-day Hero Shard ascension event.
Conclusion
Grow Your Heroes is a two-day Kingshot event that rewards planned Hero Shard use.
Rare Hero Shards provide 15 points each, Epic shards provide 50 points, and Mythic shards provide 125 points. General Hero Shards also count when they are converted and used for an eligible hero’s ascension.
The event has five milestone tiers. The supplied screenshots show targets at 10, 600, 1,600, 4,500, and 9,700 points. The final milestone includes Gems and hero skill materials.
Honor Ranking rewards are available to the highest 1,000 qualifying players. In the supplied version, players also need more than 4,000 points to qualify.
For most F2P players, guaranteed milestones are more valuable than an uncertain ranking battle. Use hero-specific shards first, invest in heroes with long-term roles, and protect flexible Mythic General Hero Shards from low-value ascensions.
Finally, keep excess shards from fully maxed heroes for Champagne Fair. They cannot create Grow Your Heroes points once the hero has no remaining ascension levels.
