Kingshot Desert Trial Guide: Diana Shards, Dreadwolves & Rewards

Desert Trial is one of the most valuable early-kingdom events because it gives every active player a direct route to Diana, a Generation 1 Epic Archer with permanent PvE utility.

The event revolves around three items and activities: collecting Clawshards from Beasts, using those Clawshards to locate Dreadwolves, and opening Challenger Pouches earned during Beast hunting.

The basic event is simple, but several details cause confusion. You must start the required Dreadwolf rallies yourself, Diana shard drops are random outside the guaranteed milestone, and joining alliance rallies provides free rewards without progressing the 10-rally mission.

What Is the Desert Trial Event in Kingshot?

Desert Trial is a recurring early-kingdom PvE event featuring Diana and the Dreadwolf.

During the event, players can:

• Collect Clawshards from World Map Beasts
• Collect Clawshards from Beast-related Intel Missions
• Use Clawshards to locate Dreadwolves
• Start alliance rallies against Dreadwolves
• Join alliance members’ Dreadwolf rallies
• Earn Diana-specific Hero Shards
• Collect Challenger Pouches from Beast hunting
• Complete the guaranteed 10-rally Diana milestone

Diana is the featured hero because her Expedition skills support the same PvE activities used during the event. She reduces stamina consumption and increases hunting march speed when included in the relevant march.

How Often Does Desert Trial Appear?

Desert Trial generally returns every two weeks during the earlier stages of a kingdom.

Each appearance lasts for three days, giving players time to:

• Collect Clawshards
• Initiate the required Dreadwolf rallies
• Join alliance rallies
• Earn Challenger Pouches
• Collect additional Diana shards

The event is not permanent. When a kingdom reaches Generation 4, Desert Trial is replaced by Champion’s Way.

How to Participate in Kingshot Desert Trial

Follow these steps to begin the event:

1. Open the Desert Trial event page.
2. Hunt Beasts on the World Map or complete eligible Beast Intel Missions.
3. Collect Clawshards from those activities.
4. Return to the Desert Trial event page.
5. Select Find a Dreadwolf.
6. Use the required Clawshard to locate a Dreadwolf.
7. Start an alliance rally against the Dreadwolf.
8. Defeat the Dreadwolf successfully.
9. Repeat until you have initiated 10 successful rallies.
10. Claim 10 Diana shards from the event milestone.

Diana requires 10 shards to recruit, so completing the guaranteed milestone is enough to unlock her if you do not already own the hero.

How to Find a Dreadwolf

Dreadwolves are found through the Desert Trial interface rather than by manually searching the entire World Map.

To find one:

1. Make sure you have at least one usable Clawshard.
2. Open the event menu.
3. Select Desert Trial.
4. Press Find a Dreadwolf.
5. The game will locate an available Dreadwolf on the map.
6. Select the Dreadwolf and create a rally.

If the button does not work, check whether:

• You have enough Clawshards.
• The Desert Trial event is currently active.
• Your alliance rally queue is available.
• You already have the maximum number of marches deployed.
• The selected target has already been defeated.

Dreadwolves must be attacked through an alliance rally. They cannot normally be defeated with a standard solo march.

How to Unlock Diana During Desert Trial

The most reliable way to unlock Diana is completing the event’s 10-Dreadwolf milestone.

The requirement is commonly misunderstood:

• You must initiate the Dreadwolf rallies.
• The rallies must defeat their targets successfully.
• Joining another player’s rally does not increase your personal 10-rally milestone.
• Joining still provides separate participation rewards.

After completing the required rallies, return to the Desert Trial page and manually claim the 10 Diana shards.

Starting vs Joining Dreadwolf Rallies

Starting and joining rallies provide different advantages.

Starting rallies is required for the guaranteed unlock. Joining rallies is the more efficient method for collecting additional random rewards because it does not use stamina or Clawshards.

Dreadwolf Rally Participation Rewards

Players can receive up to 50 rally participation rewards during the three-day Desert Trial event.

Joining is valuable because:

• It does not consume Governor Stamina.
• It does not consume your Clawshards.
• It can provide Diana shards.
• It can provide additional progression rewards.
• It helps alliance members complete their initiated rallies.

Enable Auto Join when your alliance permits it, but keep enough troops and marches available for your own Dreadwolf rallies.

The live event page should be treated as the final source for your remaining participation rewards. Stop expecting additional joiner rewards after the displayed limit has been reached.

Kingshot Diana Shard Drop Rates

Kingshot does not publish a fixed Diana shard drop percentage for each Dreadwolf rally reward.

The confirmed reward structure is:

• Guaranteed: 10 Diana shards after initiating and defeating 10 Dreadwolves
• Chance-based: Diana shards from rallies you initiate
• Chance-based: Diana shards from alliance rallies you join

Because the random drop percentage is not publicly documented, players should not calculate their expected Diana progress using an unofficial fixed rate.

Two players completing the same number of rallies may receive different numbers of additional shards. Treat random drops as a bonus and use the guaranteed 10-shard milestone as the minimum expected result.

How Many Diana Shards Are Needed?

Diana requires 10 shards to unlock.

After recruitment, fully completing the normal five-star hero progression requires 1,065 additional upgrade shards across all star tiers.

Diana can also use Epic General Hero Shards because she is a standard Epic hero. However, Desert Trial provides a repeatable Diana-specific source, so many players should save flexible Epic General Shards for heroes with fewer dedicated shard sources.

What Happens After Diana Reaches Five Stars?

Dreadwolf rallies can remain useful after Diana reaches five stars.

Depending on the current event and exchange systems, extra Diana shards may be used in later shard-exchange activities. Community event data also indicates that excess Clawshards can be exchanged for Challenger Pouches after Diana reaches five stars.

This means maxing Diana does not automatically make all future Desert Trial activity worthless.

After five stars, prioritize:

• Free alliance rally participation
• Beast hunting for Challenger Pouches
• Saving Clawshards for future value
• Collecting extra Diana shards when their exchange value is useful

Check the current Desert Trial and shard-exchange interfaces before spending a large saved supply, since exchange limits and available rewards can change.

What Are Clawshards?

Clawshards are the event items used to locate Dreadwolves.

You can obtain Clawshards by:

• Defeating Beasts on the World Map during Desert Trial
• Completing eligible Beast-hunting Intel Missions

Clawshards are not Diana shards. They do not upgrade the hero directly. Their value comes from allowing you to launch Dreadwolf rallies that can provide Diana shards and event rewards.

Do Clawshards Expire?

Community event databases report that unused Clawshards can remain available after the active event period and may be used later rather than disappearing immediately.

This makes saving excess Clawshards a valid strategy after completing the 10-rally milestone.

Before relying on a large saved quantity, confirm that the items still appear in your current inventory and review the item description. Event-item behavior can change through future updates.

What Should You Do With Extra Clawshards?

After completing 10 initiated Dreadwolf rallies, you have three practical options:

• Continue launching Dreadwolves for more chances at Diana shards.
• Save the Clawshards for later use.
• After Diana reaches five stars, use any available exchange for Challenger Pouches.

For most players who have not maxed Diana, saving or using Clawshards for additional Dreadwolf rallies provides more direct hero progression than immediately converting them into smaller rewards.

What Is a Challenger Pouch?

A Challenger Pouch is a reward item obtained by defeating Beasts during the Desert Trial event.

Challenger Pouches are separate from Dreadwolf rewards. You collect them through regular Beast hunting and open them to receive items such as Gems, stamina, speedups, and Hero XP.

Community-maintained reward data lists the following possible contents:

These can be independent reward rolls, so the percentages should not be added together as if only one item appears in each pouch.

Exact live rewards may change. Open one pouch and inspect the current item information before making decisions based on older reward tables.

How to Use Challenger Pouches

1. Open your Backpack.
2. Locate the Challenger Pouch.
3. Select the item.
4. Choose the number of pouches to open.
5. Confirm the use action.
6. Review the rewards added to your inventory.

Challenger Pouches are consumable reward containers, not a shop currency.

Best Desert Trial Strategy

1. Secure the Guaranteed Diana Shards First

Your first priority should be completing 10 initiated Dreadwolf rallies.

Do not spend the first two days joining rallies while forgetting your own milestone. Rally joining is valuable, but the guaranteed unlock requires rallies started by you.

2. Join Every Free Alliance Rally You Can

Joining does not cost stamina or Clawshards. It provides additional reward attempts and helps alliance members finish their own milestones.

Enable Auto Join when appropriate, but make sure:

• Your alliance allows automatic Dreadwolf participation.
• You keep one march available when launching your own rally.
• You do not send your entire troop supply into one rally.
• Your troop setup meets alliance requirements.

3. Use Diana After Unlocking Her

Diana’s Iron Constitution skill reduces Governor Stamina Cost by:

• 10% at Level 1
• 12% at Level 2
• 15% at Level 3
• 18% at Level 4
• 20% at Level 5

At maximum level, a rally that normally costs 25 stamina can be reduced to 20 stamina when Diana is included correctly.

With 100 stamina:

• At 25 stamina per rally, you can start 4 rallies.
• At 20 stamina per rally, you can start 5 rallies.

That is one additional Dreadwolf rally from the same stamina supply.

4. Upgrade Diana’s Hunting March Speed

Diana’s Quick Paced skill increases Hunting March Speed by up to 100%.

This reduces the time needed to:

• Reach Dreadwolves
• Reach ordinary Beasts
• Join Terror rallies
• Complete repeated PvE activities

The skill affects eligible hunting marches. It is not a universal gathering or PvP march-speed bonus.

5. Hunt Beasts After Completing the Milestone

After completing the guaranteed 10 Dreadwolves, regular Beast hunting becomes more attractive.

Beasts can provide:

• Additional Clawshards
• Challenger Pouches
• Normal Beast rewards
• Progress toward other active PvE tasks

Saving Clawshards while collecting Challenger Pouches can provide better long-term value than continuing to spend all stamina on Dreadwolves immediately.

6. Coordinate With Your Alliance

Desert Trial rewards active alliances. Schedule periods when many members can launch and join rallies together.

Good coordination prevents:

• Rallies failing because too few troops joined
• Several rallies competing for the same members
• Players missing free participation rewards
• Long waits caused by inactive alliance members

7. Do Not Overspend Stamina Items

Use natural stamina first, then evaluate whether additional Diana shards justify consuming stored Governor Stamina.

Stamina items may also be valuable for:

• Call of the Sovereign
• Cesare-related events
• Beast-kill competitions
• Kingdom preparation tasks
• Other limited PvE events

Completing the guaranteed milestone is usually worth the stamina. Chasing random Diana drops after that point depends on your remaining Clawshards, current star target, and other active events.

Free-to-Play Desert Trial Plan

Free-to-play players can complete the important part of Desert Trial without spending money.

A practical plan is:

1. Begin collecting Clawshards as soon as the event starts.
2. Launch enough Dreadwolf rallies to complete the 10-rally milestone.
3. Claim and recruit Diana.
4. Add Diana to later Dreadwolf and Beast marches.
5. Join alliance rallies whenever possible.
6. Collect Challenger Pouches through normal Beast hunting.
7. Save excess Clawshards rather than forcing unnecessary stamina spending.
8. Repeat the process when Desert Trial returns.

Because the event generally returns every two weeks, consistent participation is more important than attempting to finish Diana in one cycle.

Should You Use Epic General Hero Shards on Diana?

Diana can use Epic General Hero Shards, but she also has a repeatable dedicated event source.

Use General Shards on Diana when:

• The next star or skill level provides an immediate stamina benefit.
• Desert Trial will soon be replaced in your kingdom.
• Diana is central to your daily PvE routine.
• You have already developed higher-priority Epic heroes.

Save General Shards when:

• Desert Trial is still returning regularly.
• You can gain the same progress naturally from event participation.
• Another important Epic hero has no reliable dedicated shard event.
• The next Diana upgrade provides little immediate value.

For most early players, unlocking Diana and developing her stamina skill is more important than rushing her to five stars immediately.

What Replaces Desert Trial?

Desert Trial is replaced by Champion’s Way when the kingdom reaches Generation 4.

Champion’s Way follows a similar structure:

• Hunt ordinary Beasts for an event item.
• Use the item to find a special rally target.
• Complete rally milestones.
• Join alliance rallies for participation rewards.
• Collect special reward containers from Beast hunting.

However, the featured hero and rally rewards are different. Players should not assume Champion’s Way provides Diana shards.

Once this replacement occurs, Desert Trial no longer functions as the normal recurring Diana event for that kingdom.

Common Desert Trial Mistakes

• Joining instead of initiating: Joined rallies do not count toward the guaranteed 10-Dreadwolf milestone.
• Expecting a fixed Diana shard drop rate: Random rally percentages are not publicly documented.
• Ignoring free joiner rewards: Alliance participation costs no stamina and can provide additional shards.
• Calling Diana a Mythic hero: Diana is a Generation 1 Epic Archer.
• Confusing Clawshards with Diana shards: Clawshards locate Dreadwolves, while Diana shards recruit and upgrade the hero.
• Calling Challenger Pouches a currency: They are consumable reward containers.
• Spending every Clawshard immediately: Excess Clawshards can retain future value.
• Using stamina without Diana after unlocking her: Her Expedition skill can reduce the cost of eligible PvE actions.
• Missing the event replacement: Desert Trial is replaced when the kingdom reaches Generation 4.
• Waiting until the final hours: Failed or unfilled rallies can prevent completion of the guaranteed milestone.

Desert Trial Checklist

Before the event ends, confirm that you have:

• Collected enough Clawshards
• Initiated 10 successful Dreadwolf rallies
• Claimed the guaranteed 10 Diana shards
• Recruited Diana if she was still locked
• Joined available alliance rallies
• Checked your remaining participation rewards
• Collected Challenger Pouches from Beast hunting
• Used Diana in eligible stamina-consuming marches
• Reviewed your extra Clawshard supply
• Checked how close your kingdom is to Generation 4

FAQ

How often does Desert Trial happen in Kingshot?

Desert Trial generally returns every two weeks and lasts for three days. It remains part of early kingdom progression until Champion’s Way replaces it in Generation 4.

How do you unlock Diana during Desert Trial?

Collect Clawshards, use them to find Dreadwolves, and initiate 10 successful Dreadwolf rallies. Claim the guaranteed 10 Diana shards from the event page to recruit her.

Do joined Dreadwolf rallies count toward the milestone?

No. You must start the rallies yourself. Joining alliance rallies provides separate participation rewards but does not increase your 10-rally milestone counter.

What is the Diana shard drop rate?

Kingshot does not publish an exact percentage for random Diana shard drops. Ten shards are guaranteed from the 10-rally milestone, while additional rally shards are chance-based.

How do you get Clawshards?

Clawshards are obtained by hunting World Map Beasts and completing eligible Beast-related Intel Missions during Desert Trial.

What should you do with extra Clawshards?

You can use them for additional Dreadwolf rallies, save them for later value, or use any available Challenger Pouch exchange after Diana reaches five stars.

What does a Challenger Pouch do?

A Challenger Pouch is opened from the Backpack and can provide Gems, Governor Stamina, General Speedups, Hero XP, and other current rewards.

What replaces Desert Trial in Generation 4?

Champion’s Way replaces Desert Trial. It uses similar Beast-hunting and rally mechanics but features different targets, milestones, and hero rewards.

Conclusion

The Kingshot Desert Trial is the primary early-game event for unlocking Diana and developing her with repeatable hero shards.

Your first priority should always be initiating 10 successful Dreadwolf rallies. This guarantees the 10 Diana shards required to recruit her. Joining alliance rallies does not count toward that milestone, but it provides stamina-free opportunities for additional shards and rewards.

After completing the milestone, use your stamina according to your account goals. Continuing Dreadwolf rallies can provide more Diana shard chances, while ordinary Beast hunting provides Clawshards, Challenger Pouches, and normal PvE rewards.

Use Diana in later PvE marches to reduce stamina consumption by up to 20% and improve Hunting March Speed by up to 100%. Save excess Clawshards when appropriate, participate every two weeks, and develop Diana before Champion’s Way replaces Desert Trial in Generation 4.