Kingshot Mithril is a rare late-game Hero Gear material used to pass major upgrade checkpoints after Mythic Gear has been ascended into Red Gear.
You may receive Mithril long before you can spend it. However, that does not mean anything is wrong with the item. First, a Mythic Hero Gear piece must reach Enhancement Level 100 and Mastery Forging Level 10. Afterward, two additional Mythic Gear pieces are consumed to ascend the selected piece into Red Gear.
Mithril begins mattering after that Ascension. Specifically, it is required at Red +20, +40, +60, +80, and +100, which correspond to total Gear Levels 120, 140, 160, 180, and 200.
What Is Mithril in Kingshot?
Mithril is a specialized Red Hero Gear progression material. Therefore, it does not function like Enhancement XP, Forgehammers, Governor Gear materials, or Hero Widgets.
Its main purpose is simple: Mithril unlocks the next enhancement range whenever Red Gear reaches an Imbuement checkpoint.
As a result, Mithril has little immediate value to an early account. Once Red Gear becomes active, though, it develops into one of the main Hero Gear bottlenecks.
Mithril is not used for:
- Normal Hero Gear Enhancement XP
- Grey, Green, Blue, or Purple Gear
- Ordinary Mythic Gear enhancement
- Mastery Forging Levels 1–10
- Governor Gear or Governor Charms
- Hero Widgets
- Buildings or research
The correct item spelling is Mithril. Searches for Mythril, Mithrill, Mithral, or Mitril normally refer to the same Kingshot resource.
When Does Mithril Unlock?
Mithril can begin appearing before your Hero Gear is ready to consume it. For example, the Mystic Trial Shop adds Mithril during the Generation 2 stage of Kingdom progression, commonly around Kingdom Day 40.
Using it requires more preparation. Before the first Mithril checkpoint becomes available, you need:
- Town Center Level 30.
- The Gear Ascension feature active in your Kingdom.
- A Mythic Hero Gear piece at Enhancement Level 100.
- Mastery Forging Level 10 on that piece.
- Two additional Mythic Hero Gear pieces for Ascension.
- Enough Enhancement XP to progress the new Red Gear toward +20.
Consequently, having Mithril in your inventory does not guarantee that an immediate upgrade button will appear.
Red Gear Ascension vs Imbuement
Ascension and Imbuement are related, but they are not the same step.
| System | When It Happens | Main Materials | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Ascension | Mythic Level 100 + Mastery 10 | 2 Mythic Gear pieces | Converts Mythic Gear into Red Gear |
| Gear Imbuement | Red +20, +40, +60, +80, +100 | Mithril + Mythic Gear pieces | Unlocks the next Red Gear enhancement range |
For the complete Enhancement, Mastery Forging, Ascension, and Gear priority system, use the Kingshot Hero Gear Guide. This page focuses specifically on Mithril and the Red Gear stages that consume it.
How Much Mithril Do You Need?
Each Red Gear milestone becomes more expensive. Additionally, the required Mastery Forging level and duplicate Mythic Gear cost increase as the piece progresses.
| Total Gear Level | Red Gear Stage | Required Mastery | Mithril | Mythic Gear | Cumulative Mithril |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Initial Ascension | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 120 | Red +20 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| 140 | Red +40 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 30 |
| 160 | Red +60 | 13 | 30 | 5 | 60 |
| 180 | Red +80 | 14 | 40 | 10 | 100 |
| 200 | Red +100 | 15 | 50 | 10 | 150 |
Therefore, one complete Red Gear piece needs:
- 150 Mithril
- 35 Mythic Gear pieces including the two used for initial Ascension
The five Mithril Imbuements themselves consume 33 Mythic pieces:
3 + 5 + 5 + 10 + 10 = 33 Mythic Gear pieces
Mithril Cost for Multiple Gear Pieces
| Red Gear Pieces | Mithril to Reach Level 200 | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 150 | Single priority Gear piece |
| 2 pieces | 300 | Two high-impact pieces |
| 3 pieces | 450 | Three focused upgrades |
| 4-piece Hero set | 600 | One Hero fully progressed |
| 12 main pieces | 1,800 | Full Infantry, Cavalry, and Archer set |
Because demand scales quickly, most players gain more from completing meaningful checkpoints on priority pieces instead of pushing every Red Gear piece evenly.
How to Get Mithril in Kingshot
Mithril comes from a mixture of recurring free shops, progression rewards, rotating events, and optional paid offers.
However, not every source appears at the same Kingdom age. Therefore, always check your current shop inventory and event reward preview.
| Mithril Source | Type | Availability | Priority | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Trial Milestones | Free progression reward | As Trial progression advances | High | Collect naturally while clearing Trial content |
| Trial Shop | Recurring shop | Mithril appears after Gen 2 | Very High once Red Gear matters | Reliable weekly stockpile |
| Arena Shop | Recurring shop | Depends on current shop progression | Medium to High | Best after building a healthy Mythic Gear reserve |
| Champagne Fair | Recurring event shop | Rotation-based | High | Save Fair Vouchers for valuable Mithril offers |
| Event Shops | Limited event | Rotation-dependent | High when price is good | Stockpile during favorable exchange rates |
| Premium Packs | Paid | Offer-dependent | Spender only | Fast progression when Mithril is the actual bottleneck |
Mystic Trial and Trial Shop
Mystic Trial is one of the most dependable long-term Mithril sources. First-clear and milestone progression can provide Hero Gear resources, while Mithril also becomes available through later milestone rewards.
Meanwhile, the Trial Shop provides a repeatable way to convert Misty Crystals into progression materials. Mithril is added after Generation 2, and the shop stock resets weekly.
Once War Academy progression adds Truegold Dust to the same shop, however, TG Dust may become the more urgent purchase. As a result, mature accounts should compare their T11 research bottleneck with their Red Gear bottleneck before spending every Trial currency on Mithril.
Arena Shop
The Arena Shop is another recurring Mithril source. Nevertheless, duplicate Mythic Gear is also extremely important because Ascension, Imbuement, and advanced Mastery Forging consume large quantities of it.
Therefore, developing accounts should usually secure enough useful Mythic Gear first. Once your main formations have a comfortable reserve, Arena currency can shift more aggressively toward Mithril.
Champagne Fair
Champagne Fair is particularly useful because Fair Vouchers can be saved between event appearances.
During the event, excess eligible items can be exchanged for Vouchers. Mithril may then appear alongside other high-value resources such as Widgets, Forgehammers, Pet materials, Charm materials, and Artisan’s Vision.
Because Vouchers do not expire, you do not need to spend them on weak rewards just because the event is ending.
Event Shops and Limited Offers
Mithril also appears in selected rotating event shops. For example, some Adventure Stall rotations place Mithril among the most valuable progression options.
Still, shop prices and quantities can change. Consequently, compare each event’s live exchange rate instead of assuming an older event table remains permanent.
Best Way to Get Mithril by Account Stage
| Account Stage | Mithril Strategy | Higher Immediate Priorities |
|---|---|---|
| Before Mythic Level 100 | Stockpile only when the price is attractive | Mythic Gear, Enhancement XP, Forgehammers |
| Approaching Red Gear | Begin deliberate saving | Reaching Level 100 and Mastery 10 |
| Red Gear +0 to +20 | Treat Mithril as a major bottleneck | 10 Mithril plus duplicate Mythic Gear |
| Red +20 to +60 | Concentrate on priority Gear pieces | Mithril, Mythic duplicates, Mastery progression |
| Deep Red Gear | Plan checkpoint by checkpoint | Event timing and long-term Gear specialization |
Which Gear Should Use Mithril First?
Where you spend Mithril matters more than simply accumulating a large number of pieces.
For a balanced account, a practical priority is:
- Infantry Health-focused Gear to strengthen frontline survival.
- The second important Infantry survivability piece if your frontline remains the main weakness.
- Archer Lethality-focused Gear for stronger backline damage.
- The second Archer offensive piece when damage is your next limitation.
- Cavalry Lethality-focused Gear after your frontline and primary damage pieces are established.
This order is not universal. For example, a dedicated rally leader may have a class specialization that makes another piece more valuable immediately.
Should You Stop at Red +20 or Keep Going?
For F2P and low-spending accounts, Red +20 is an attractive first stopping point because it requires only 10 Mithril after Ascension.
By comparison, reaching Red +60 raises the cumulative requirement to 60 Mithril. Continuing all the way to +100 requires 150.
Therefore, developing several high-impact pieces to +20 can sometimes provide a better overall account return than forcing one piece toward +100 while the rest of your main march remains far behind.
Competitive players can reasonably push a priority piece to +60 or higher. Even then, the upgrade should match your combat role rather than simply following the highest available Gear level.
Best Events for Spending Mithril
If your next Red Gear Imbuement is not urgent, timing it with a scoring event can provide additional value.
For example, Type 2 Armament Competition currently awards points for using Mithril. Likewise, the Gear Enhancement and Full-Scale stages of Alliance Brawl can reward Mithril spending.
As a result, saving a planned Imbuement for the correct event window can turn the same permanent Gear upgrade into extra milestone or alliance progress.
However, avoid delaying an important upgrade for too long solely for event points. Permanent combat value should remain the main reason you spend Mithril.
Mithril vs Forgehammer
Mithril and Forgehammers both belong to Hero Gear progression, but they solve different bottlenecks.
| Material | Primary Use | When It Matters Most |
|---|---|---|
| Forgehammer | Increases Mastery Forging | Before Red Gear and throughout advanced Mastery |
| Mithril | Completes Red Gear Imbuement checkpoints | After Red Gear Ascension |
The normal order is:
Enhance Mythic Gear → raise Mastery Forging → reach Level 100 and Mastery 10 → Ascend into Red Gear → enhance to +20 → use Mithril for Imbuement.
Should You Buy Mithril Early?
Buying or exchanging for Mithril early can make sense when the price is unusually favorable. Nevertheless, it should not automatically outrank materials that provide immediate account progress.
Before prioritizing Mithril, ask yourself:
- Is one of my Mythic Gear pieces already near Level 100?
- Has that piece reached Mastery Forging 10?
- Do I have duplicate Mythic pieces available for Ascension?
- Can I afford the Enhancement XP required to reach Red +20?
- Will Mithril actually unlock my next meaningful upgrade?
If the answer to most of these questions is no, Mithril remains a future stockpile rather than an urgent purchase.
Common Mithril Mistakes
Trying to Use Mithril From the Backpack
Mithril is not a normal consumable item. Instead, the Gear interface requests the required amount when a Red Gear piece reaches an Imbuement checkpoint.
Thinking Mithril Creates Red Gear
The initial Red Gear Ascension uses two extra Mythic Gear pieces. Mithril begins at the first +20 Imbuement afterward.
Ignoring Duplicate Mythic Gear Costs
Mithril is only one part of the expense. In fact, one fully progressed Red Gear piece consumes 35 additional Mythic Gear pieces when Ascension and all five Imbuements are combined.
Spreading Mithril Across Too Many Pieces
Several unfinished Red pieces may provide less value than reaching a meaningful checkpoint on your most important frontline or damage Gear.
Buying Mithril Before Building Mythic Gear
Without suitable Level 100 Mythic Gear and duplicate pieces, Mithril cannot create immediate power. Therefore, developing accounts should balance Mithril purchases against Forgehammers, Enhancement XP, and Mythic Gear supply.
Spending Outside a Useful Event Window
If the upgrade can safely wait, an Armament Competition or Alliance Brawl scoring window may provide extra rewards for the Mithril you already planned to use.
FAQ
What is Mithril used for in Kingshot?
Mithril is used for Red Hero Gear Imbuement at +20, +40, +60, +80, and +100 after a Mythic Gear piece has been ascended into Red Gear.
How do you get Mithril in Kingshot?
Important sources include Mystic Trial milestone rewards, the Trial Shop, Arena Shop, Champagne Fair, selected event shops, and optional premium offers.
How much Mithril is needed for one Red Gear piece?
You need 150 Mithril for all five checkpoints: 10 at +20, 20 at +40, 30 at +60, 40 at +80, and 50 at +100.
Does Mithril turn Mythic Gear into Red Gear?
No. Initial Ascension requires Level 100 Mythic Gear, Mastery Forging 10, and two additional Mythic Gear pieces. Mithril is used afterward.
When should F2P players start buying Mithril?
Start prioritizing it when your main Mythic Gear pieces approach Level 100 and Mastery Forging 10. Before then, Mithril should usually be a secondary stockpile.
What Red Gear should use Mithril first?
For balanced accounts, prioritize important Infantry survivability pieces first, followed by Archer damage and then Cavalry damage. Specialized rally or garrison roles can justify a different order.
Conclusion
Kingshot Mithril becomes valuable when your account reaches Red Hero Gear progression, not simply when the item first appears in your inventory. One Gear piece needs 150 Mithril for all five Imbuement checkpoints, so the cost grows quickly once several Red pieces are active.
Use Mystic Trial, recurring shops, Champagne Fair, and efficient event exchanges to build your supply. Meanwhile, prioritize high-impact Red Gear instead of spreading Mithril evenly across every available piece. For the complete enhancement, Mastery, Ascension, and Gear priority system, continue with the Kingshot Hero Gear Guide or browse the Kingshot guide category.
