Valora is the first Master who settles in Kingshot and specializes in Bear Hunt. For most F2P and low-spending players, her best investments are Weapon Obsession Level 3 and Leader by Example Level 3 because they add permanent Forgehammers and Enhancement XP Parts to each completed Bear Hunt. Dance of the Hunt and Savage Advantage are more situational capacity skills.
This Kingshot Valora guide explains how to unlock Valora, how her Bear Hunt skills work, what Hunter Instinct actually increases, which upgrades deserve Master’s Manuscripts, and where F2P players should stop investing.
Valora is called the Bear Hunter because almost her entire kit is tied to Bear Hunt. She can increase rally capacity, personal deployment capacity, Bear Hunt reward materials, credited Damage Points, and permanent Squad Attack through relationship progression.
However, not every Valora skill has the same value. Reward skills can generate permanent gear materials after every event, while capacity skills only help when troop capacity is limiting your performance.
Valora Review at a Glance
| Category | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Hunt rewards | Excellent | Weapon Obsession and Leader by Example add permanent gear materials after Bear Hunt. |
| Bear Hunt score | Excellent | Hunter Instinct increases the Damage Points credited to Valora’s owner. |
| Rally-host value | Strong | Dance of the Hunt can add up to 300,000 Raging Bear rally capacity. |
| Bear Hunt joiner value | Good | Savage Advantage increases the player’s Bear Hunt deployment capacity. |
| General account utility | Limited | Her four normal skills are tied almost entirely to Bear Hunt. |
| F2P investment value | High with planned stops | Reward skills provide strong value at Level 3 without requiring maximum investment. |
Who Is Valora in Kingshot?
Valora is the Bear Hunter Master and the guaranteed first Master to settle in your Town.
| Detail | Valora Information |
|---|---|
| Master | Valora |
| Title | Bear Hunter |
| Unlock position | First permanent Master |
| Settlement requirement | 1,000 Affinity |
| Main event | Bear Hunt |
| Relationship stat | Squad Attack |
| Maximum relationship level | 100 |
| Maximum relationship status | Kindred Soul |
| Expertise talent | Hunter Instinct |
| Best normal skills | Weapon Obsession and Leader by Example |
Valora does not provide the broad economy bonuses of Pan or the Arena rewards of Roman. Her role is narrower, but Bear Hunt occurs repeatedly and provides important gear materials. Therefore, her reward skills can remain valuable throughout the life of an account.
How to Unlock Valora in Kingshot
Valora is the first Master who permanently settles in your Town.
- Unlock the Master Journey system when it becomes available in your kingdom.
- Use Journey Supplies to complete Realm Journey encounters.
- Continue progressing Valora’s story and Affinity.
- Raise Valora to the 1,000-Affinity settlement requirement.
- Valora settles in your Town as your first Master.
- The Master Academy building and wider Master progression system become available.
You generally do not need to spend Adventure Supplies to force Valora’s unlock. Regular Journey Supplies should progress her naturally, while Adventure Supplies are more valuable for targeting later Masters such as Pan, Roman, and Cassia.
When does Valora unlock?
Valora becomes available when the Master Journey system opens for your kingdom. The exact server day is not consistent across every public source or rollout.
Some current guides connect the unlock with Generation 3 heroes and Town Center Level 25. Older databases place the system closer to kingdom Day 150. Therefore, use your kingdom timeline and in-game feature notice instead of relying on one guaranteed day.
Is Valora always the first Master?
Yes. Other Masters may appear during Journey encounters, but Valora is the guaranteed first Master who settles permanently.
After Valora settles, players can begin working toward Pan, Roman, Cassia, and the later Masters.
Valora Relationship Levels
Valora’s relationship progression increases Squad Attack from 1.58% at Level 1 to 15% at Level 100.
The Affinity numbers below represent the amount needed to advance from that listed level to the next. They are not cumulative totals.
| Relationship Level | Affinity for Next Level | Emblems Required | Total Squad Attack | Important Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | — | +1.58% | Valora settles |
| 10 | 340 | 5 | +2.85% | Early progression milestone |
| 20 | 540 | 10 | +4.20% | Leader by Example |
| 30 | 760 | 15 | +5.55% | Weapon Obsession |
| 40 | 1,040 | 20 | +6.90% | Savage Advantage |
| 50 | 1,450 | 25 | +8.25% | Higher skill requirements |
| 60 | 1,950 | 30 | +9.60% | Late skill progression |
| 70 | 2,450 | 35 | +10.95% | Dance of the Hunt Level 10 available |
| 80 | 2,950 | 40 | +12.30% | Late relationship progression |
| 90 | 3,450 | 45 | +13.65% | Final relationship stage |
| 100 | — | 50 | +15.00% | Special Research |
Valora Skills Overview
| Skill | Unlock | Maximum Effect | Recommended Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance of the Hunt | Available from early Valora progression | +300,000 Raging Bear rally capacity | Situational for rally captains |
| Leader by Example | Relationship Level 20 | Five extra 100 Enhancement XP Parts per Bear Hunt | High, Level 3 target |
| Weapon Obsession | Relationship Level 30 | Five extra Forgehammers per Bear Hunt | Highest, Level 3 target |
| Savage Advantage | Relationship Level 40 | +30,000 personal Bear Hunt capacity | Situational |
Dance of the Hunt
Dance of the Hunt increases the Raging Bear Rally Squad Capacity of a rally led by the player.
| Skill Level | Raging Bear Rally Capacity | Learning XP | Master’s Manuscripts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30,000 | — | — |
| 2 | 60,000 | 3,600 | 70 |
| 3 | 90,000 | 7,200 | 140 |
| 4 | 120,000 | 10,800 | 210 |
| 5 | 150,000 | 14,400 | 280 |
| 6 | 180,000 | 18,000 | 350 |
| 7 | 210,000 | 21,600 | 420 |
| 8 | 240,000 | 25,200 | 490 |
| 9 | 270,000 | 28,800 | 560 |
| 10 | 300,000 | 32,400 | 630 |
Maxing Dance of the Hunt from Level 1 requires 3,150 Master’s Manuscripts.
Is Dance of the Hunt worth upgrading?
The skill is valuable when you regularly open Bear Hunt rallies and alliance members can fill the additional capacity with strong troops.
However, extra capacity does not automatically create proportional damage. The additional troops must come from active members with appropriate troop tiers, hero setups, and march timing.
F2P players who rarely lead rallies can leave this skill at its free or early level while prioritizing permanent reward skills.
Leader by Example
Leader by Example unlocks at Relationship Level 20. It adds 100 Enhancement XP Part rewards to each completed Bear Hunt.
| Skill Level | Extra 100 Enhancement XP Parts | Learning XP | Master’s Manuscripts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 27,600 | 400 |
| 3 | 3 | 55,200 | 800 |
| 4 | 4 | 110,400 | 1,600 |
| 5 | 5 | 220,800 | 3,200 |
Maxing Leader by Example from Level 1 requires 6,000 Master’s Manuscripts.
Best Leader by Example stopping point
Level 3 is the recommended stopping point for most F2P and low-spending players.
Levels 2 and 3 add rewards at manageable costs. However, the next upgrades require 1,600 and 3,200 Manuscripts for one additional Enhancement XP Part each.
Push beyond Level 3 only when Valora is a major priority and your other Masters have already reached their important stopping points.
Weapon Obsession
Weapon Obsession unlocks at Relationship Level 30 and adds extra Forgehammers to Bear Hunt rewards.
| Skill Level | Extra Forgehammers | Learning XP | Master’s Manuscripts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 43,200 | 500 |
| 3 | 3 | 86,400 | 1,000 |
| 4 | 4 | 172,800 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5 | 345,600 | 4,000 |
Maxing Weapon Obsession from Level 1 requires 7,500 Master’s Manuscripts.
Why Weapon Obsession is Valora’s best skill
Forgehammers are required for Hero Gear progression and remain useful throughout the game. Weapon Obsession adds them to an event that active alliances already complete regularly.
The extra Forgehammers are also not dependent on reaching a higher personal damage-reward tier. As a result, the skill can provide consistent value even when stronger alliance members lead the main rallies.
Best Weapon Obsession stopping point
Level 3 is the best general stopping point.
Reaching Level 3 requires 1,500 Manuscripts beyond the free first level and provides three Forgehammers per Bear Hunt. Levels 4 and 5 cost another 6,000 Manuscripts combined for only two additional Forgehammers.
Savage Advantage
Savage Advantage unlocks at Relationship Level 40. It increases the player’s Bear Hunt Squad Capacity by up to 30,000 troops.
| Skill Level | Bear Hunt Squad Capacity | Learning XP | Master’s Manuscripts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,000 | — | — |
| 2 | 6,000 | 10,200 | 100 |
| 3 | 9,000 | 20,400 | 200 |
| 4 | 12,000 | 30,600 | 300 |
| 5 | 15,000 | 41,400 | 400 |
| 6 | 18,000 | 51,600 | 500 |
| 7 | 21,000 | 61,800 | 600 |
| 8 | 24,000 | 72,600 | 700 |
| 9 | 27,000 | 82,800 | 800 |
| 10 | 30,000 | 93,000 | 900 |
Maxing Savage Advantage from Level 1 requires 4,500 Master’s Manuscripts.
Is Savage Advantage worth upgrading?
Savage Advantage is useful when your march is already filling its normal deployment limit and the additional troops can improve the result.
However, capacity alone does not replace better heroes, troop ratios, troop tiers, research, pets, or rally selection. Consequently, this skill should normally come after Valora’s material-reward skills.
The free first level and inexpensive early upgrades can be reasonable. Maxing it is mainly justified for serious Bear Hunt competitors.
Valora Talent: Hunter Instinct
Hunter Instinct increases the Bear Hunt Damage Points credited to Valora’s owner. The effect applies only to the individual player.
| Talent Level | Additional Bear Hunt Damage Points | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2 | 4% | 72,000 |
| 3 | 6% | 108,000 |
| 4 | 9% | 144,000 |
| 5 | 12% | 180,000 |
| 6 | 15% | 216,000 |
| 7 | 18% | 252,000 |
| 8 | 21% | 288,000 |
| 9 | 24% | 324,000 |
| 10 | 27% | 360,000 |
| 11 | 30% | 396,000 |
Does Hunter Instinct increase actual Bear damage?
Hunter Instinct is described as increasing Bear Hunt Damage Points. Therefore, it should primarily be understood as a scoring bonus applied to the player.
It is not described as:
- An alliance-wide Attack buff
- A rally-wide Lethality increase
- A debuff on the Bear
- A bonus shared with every rally member
- A permanent 30% increase to all combat damage
The distinction matters because higher displayed Damage Points do not necessarily mean that the entire alliance rally dealt 30% more underlying combat damage.
Best Hunter Instinct target
Talent Level 6 is a strong intermediate target because it provides 15% additional points. Level 11 provides the maximum 30% bonus.
However, the exact talent progression depends on Valora’s wider relationship and expertise development. Avoid neglecting Pan, Roman, or other important Masters solely to maximize a score-only bonus.
Best Valora Skill Priority
Recommended F2P and low-spender priority
- Unlock Valora through normal Journey Supplies.
- Raise her to Relationship Level 20.
- Activate Leader by Example.
- Continue to Relationship Level 30.
- Upgrade Weapon Obsession to Level 3.
- Upgrade Leader by Example to Level 3.
- Unlock Pan and begin his daily reward loop.
- Return to Valora only when additional Bear Hunt investment remains efficient.
- Upgrade capacity skills only when capacity is limiting your results.
General Valora skill ranking
| Rank | Skill | Reason | Suggested F2P Stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weapon Obsession | Adds permanent Forgehammers after each Bear Hunt. | Level 3 |
| 2 | Leader by Example | Adds permanent Enhancement XP Parts after each Bear Hunt. | Level 3 |
| 3 | Dance of the Hunt | Useful for rally captains when extra capacity can be filled. | Leave early unless hosting |
| 4 | Savage Advantage | Adds personal capacity but does not create gear materials. | Free or early levels |
Priority for Bear Hunt rally captains
Dedicated rally captains can move Dance of the Hunt higher in the order when their rallies fill consistently and the alliance has enough strong marches to use the additional capacity.
A rally captain’s practical order may be:
- Weapon Obsession Level 3
- Leader by Example Level 3
- Dance of the Hunt to the capacity required by the alliance
- Hunter Instinct progression
- Savage Advantage
- Higher reward-skill levels
Priority for regular rally joiners
Joiners receive less value from Dance of the Hunt because they are not opening the rally. Savage Advantage can help personal march capacity, but reward skills should normally remain the first investment.
Valora Manuscript Costs
| Skill | Maximum Level | Total Manuscripts to Max | Recommended General Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance of the Hunt | 10 | 3,150 | Role-dependent |
| Leader by Example | 5 | 6,000 | Level 3 |
| Weapon Obsession | 5 | 7,500 | Level 3 |
| Savage Advantage | 10 | 4,500 | Free or early levels |
| All skills | — | 21,150 | Do not max automatically |
Fully maxing Valora requires 21,150 Master’s Manuscripts. Consequently, selective Level 3 stopping points provide much better efficiency for most accounts.
Valora vs Pan and Roman
| Master | Main Role | Best Early Value | General Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valora | Bear Hunt | Forgehammers and Enhancement XP Parts | Guaranteed first Master |
| Pan | Economy and daily progression | Reserve Chests from gathering | Usually second |
| Roman | Arena | Arena Star Chests and Token rewards | Usually third or fourth |
Valora always settles first, but that does not mean every Manuscript should be spent on her before unlocking other Masters.
After reaching the important Valora reward-skill checkpoints, most F2P players should unlock Pan for daily gathering rewards. Arena-focused players can later develop Roman for Arena Star Chests and Token bonuses.
Should Valora Resources Be Saved for KvK?
Unlocking Valora and advancing Valora are separate decisions.
Journey Supplies and normal Affinity progression can be used to settle Valora. However, strict kingdoms may ask players to save the following resources for preparation scoring:
- Valora’s Emblems
- General Master Emblems
- Master’s Manuscripts
- Master Skill Speedups
Follow your kingdom’s rules when a preparation phase is approaching. Valora can remain settled while her skill and relationship upgrades wait for the approved scoring window.
Valora Special Research
Valora’s Special Research unlocks at Relationship Level 100.
The complete system includes:
- Five research paths
- Up to 1,000 total research levels
- Approximately 14,000 Valora Emblems for full completion
- Up to 32% Squad Health from research progression
- Additional path-stat bonuses at research milestones
Special Research is a late-game project. Most F2P and low-spending players should first establish the efficient reward-skill stopping points and develop other Masters.
Is Valora Worth Upgrading?
Valora is worth upgrading for nearly every active account that completes Bear Hunt consistently.
She is especially valuable when:
- Your alliance runs Bear Hunt every cycle.
- You want more Forgehammers.
- You need more Hero Gear Enhancement XP.
- You lead Bear Hunt rallies.
- Your deployment capacity limits your march.
- You want more credited Bear Hunt Damage Points.
- You are willing to stop at efficient skill levels.
Major investment should be delayed when:
- You frequently miss Bear Hunt.
- Your alliance does not organize effective rallies.
- Pan or another Master still needs an important unlock.
- Your kingdom requires Master resources to be saved for KvK.
- You are upgrading only to increase displayed power.
- Your troop tiers, heroes, gear, or research remain more important bottlenecks.
A developed Master roster can represent months of Journey, Affinity, Emblem, and Manuscript progression. Players comparing that progression with an established roster can review a Kingshot account for sale while checking Valora’s relationship level, reward skills, Hunter Instinct, Pan and Roman unlocks, heroes, gear, pets, and remaining resources.
Valora Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed first Master | Most skills only apply to Bear Hunt |
| Permanent Forgehammer income | Requires regular event participation |
| Permanent Enhancement XP Part income | Higher reward-skill levels are expensive |
| Supports rally and personal capacity | Capacity has limited value when marches already fit |
| Hunter Instinct improves credited score | The talent is not an alliance-wide damage buff |
| Relationship progression adds Squad Attack | Maximum relationship and research are expensive |
Common Valora Investment Mistakes
Maxing Dance of the Hunt first
Rally capacity is only valuable when the rally can fill the additional space. Reward skills produce more reliable account progression for most players.
Treating Hunter Instinct as alliance damage
Hunter Instinct increases the Damage Points credited to Valora’s owner. It does not provide a shared 30% rally buff.
Ignoring Weapon Obsession
Forgehammers remain important for Hero Gear progression. Weapon Obsession Level 3 is one of Valora’s strongest efficiency targets.
Maxing reward skills without checking costs
The cost rises sharply after Level 3. Levels 4 and 5 provide the same one-item increase as earlier levels but require many more Manuscripts.
Spending Adventure Supplies on Valora
Valora is the guaranteed first Master and can normally be completed through regular Journey Supplies. Save targeted Adventure Supplies for later Masters.
Neglecting Pan and other Masters
Valora is important, but the Master system contains several permanent reward loops. Do not trap every limited resource in one Master.
Upgrading while skipping Bear Hunt
Weapon Obsession and Leader by Example only create value when Bear Hunt is completed. Missing the event delays the return on every Manuscript spent.
Using one universal unlock-day estimate
Public sources and rollout schedules differ. Check the Master feature notice and kingdom timeline shown in your game.
FAQ
Who is Valora in Kingshot?
Valora is the Bear Hunter Master and the guaranteed first Master who settles in your Town. Her skills focus on Bear Hunt capacity, rewards, and Damage Points.
How do you unlock Valora?
Use Journey Supplies to progress Realm Journey and raise Valora to 1,000 Affinity. She then settles as your first permanent Master.
What is Valora’s best skill?
Weapon Obsession is generally her best skill because it provides additional Forgehammers after every completed Bear Hunt. Level 3 is the recommended F2P stopping point.
What should I upgrade after Weapon Obsession?
Upgrade Leader by Example to Level 3 for additional Enhancement XP Parts. Capacity skills should follow only when rally or march capacity is limiting your performance.
What does Hunter Instinct do?
Hunter Instinct increases the Bear Hunt Damage Points credited to Valora’s owner by up to 30%. The effect applies only to the individual player.
Does Hunter Instinct increase the entire rally’s damage?
No. It is not described as an alliance-wide Attack, Lethality, or rally-damage buff. It increases the individual player’s credited Bear Hunt Damage Points.
Is Valora worth upgrading for F2P players?
Yes. Weapon Obsession Level 3 and Leader by Example Level 3 provide strong recurring value without requiring every Valora skill to be maximized.
Should I max Dance of the Hunt?
Only when you regularly lead Bear Hunt rallies and your alliance can fill the extra rally capacity. Most regular joiners should prioritize reward skills first.
Conclusion
Valora is Kingshot’s dedicated Bear Hunt Master and the guaranteed first Master to settle in your Town. Her relationship levels add permanent Squad Attack, while her talent and four normal skills improve different parts of Bear Hunt.
The best general investment is not to max every skill. Weapon Obsession Level 3 provides three additional Forgehammers, while Leader by Example Level 3 adds three 100 Enhancement XP Parts after each completed Bear Hunt. These stopping points provide strong long-term value without consuming the entire Manuscript supply.
Dance of the Hunt and Savage Advantage are more situational. Upgrade them when rally or personal deployment capacity is genuinely limiting your Bear Hunt performance. Otherwise, save those resources for Pan, Roman, Cassia, or another important account system.
Hunter Instinct can increase the Bear Hunt Damage Points credited to your account by up to 30%. However, it should not be confused with an alliance-wide damage buff.
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