Moose is a Generation 2 Kingshot pet whose Horror Stare skill reduces enemy Squad Health by 1.5% to 5% for two hours. Activate it before important PvP battles or rallies that you start. Do not use it before Bear Hunt, and do not expect it to activate when you only join another player’s rally.
The Kingshot Moose is an early combat pet designed for offensive PvP. Its active skill, Horror Stare, reduces enemy Squad Health during battles fought while the effect is active.
The skill lasts for two hours and has a 20-hour cooldown. Therefore, Moose is most valuable when several important battles are planned inside one combat window.
This guide explains how Horror Stare works, when to activate it, where it does not help, how to unlock Moose, the complete upgrade cost, and whether free-to-play players should continue beyond Level 15.
Important distinction: Moose is the Generation 2 pet with Horror Stare. Great Moose is a separate Generation 5 pet whose Antler Impact skill increases Rally Capacity.
Kingshot Moose Overview
| Detail | Moose Information |
|---|---|
| Pet | Moose |
| Generation | Generation 2 |
| Typical unlock window | Around kingdom Day 72–90 |
| Beast Cage requirement | Town Center Level 18 |
| Capture prerequisite | Cheetah Level 15 |
| Maximum level | Level 70, followed by final advancement |
| Active skill | Horror Stare |
| Maximum active effect | Reduces enemy Squad Health by 5% |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Cooldown | 20 hours |
| Maximum refinement | 26% |
| Final passive Troop Attack and Defense | Approximately 15.08% each |
| Maximum listed power | Approximately 1,085,760 |
When Does Moose Unlock?
Moose becomes available during the Generation 2 pet phase. Current public timelines differ on the exact day, placing the unlock between approximately kingdom Day 72 and Day 90.
Because server timelines can change, confirm the date through the in-game Battlefield Timeline or Pet interface.
In addition to kingdom age, prepare the following requirements:
- Town Center Level 18
- Access to the Beast Cage
- Cheetah at Level 15
- Pet capture attempts or the required capture resources
Reaching Town Center Level 18 early does not unlock Moose before the kingdom-age requirement.
Why Cheetah Level 15 matters
Moose is locked behind Cheetah progression. Therefore, stopping Cheetah below Level 15 may delay Moose even after the kingdom reaches the correct server age.
Moose also becomes a future prerequisite. Lion normally requires Moose at Level 15, so reaching that milestone protects your next major pet unlock.
How Horror Stare Works
Horror Stare reduces the enemy Squad Health statistic in eligible battles fought during its two-hour active period.
At maximum rank, the debuff is 5%. The skill does not deal direct damage. Instead, it lowers the enemy’s effective survivability before the battle calculation.
Horror Stare skill ranks
| Skill Rank | Enemy Squad Health Reduction | Duration | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.50% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 2 | 2.00% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 3 | 2.50% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 4 | 3.00% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 5 | 3.50% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 6 | 4.00% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
| 7 | 5.00% | 2 hours | 20 hours |
Upgrading Horror Stare strengthens the debuff but does not reduce the cooldown or extend its duration.
How to Use Horror Stare
- Open the Pet or Beast interface.
- Select Moose.
- Confirm that important PvP battles are scheduled within the next two hours.
- Activate Horror Stare shortly before the first battle.
- Start your planned rallies or solo attacks.
- Continue using the active window for other important eligible battles.
- Allow the 20-hour cooldown to begin only after you are ready to use the effect.
Do not activate the skill several hours before the event. Its duration begins immediately, so unused time cannot be recovered.
Does Horror Stare affect every battle?
The active effect applies to eligible battles fought while the two-hour buff is active. However, the player’s active pet skill does not automatically become part of every rally they join.
When another player starts the rally, the rally starter’s active pet effects govern the rally. Your Moose refinement statistics still strengthen your own troops, but your Horror Stare activation does not become the leader’s rally-wide debuff.
Does Horror Stare stack from several players?
Do not plan around several joining players activating Moose. Rally members do not contribute their active pet skills in the same way as the rally starter.
The reliable strategy is for the designated rally leader to activate Moose before launching the rally.
Best Uses for Horror Stare
Castle Battle
Castle Battle is one of the best Moose windows because several rallies, counter-rallies, solo attacks, and structure battles can occur during the two-hour duration.
Activate the skill shortly before your alliance begins its coordinated combat plan.
Kingdom of Power PvP
Horror Stare is useful during cross-kingdom PvP because enemy Squad Health directly affects troop survivability.
Use it only when you expect sustained combat rather than one uncertain target.
Alliance Championship
When the game treats your formation as the battle starter, Moose can support the account’s own active combat setup. Activate it shortly before formations lock or battles begin when the mode permits active pet effects.
Swordland and other individual combat modes
Moose is more useful when you control the complete formation and begin the battle yourself. The two-hour duration can cover several engagements in one session.
City and structure rallies
Designated rally leaders can activate Horror Stare before launching an offensive rally against an enemy city or structure.
Rally joiners should not spend their own Moose cooldown expecting it to replace the rally starter’s active pet effect.
Do Not Use Horror Stare for Bear Hunt
Horror Stare does not provide a useful damage increase against the Raging Bear.
The skill reduces enemy Squad Health. Bear Hunt does not use that Squad Health statistic in the same way as PvP troop formations, so the debuff provides no practical scoring benefit.
Activating Moose before Bear Hunt wastes most or all of its 20-hour cooldown.
Instead, Bear Hunt leaders should prioritize pets that increase:
- Squad Capacity
- Squad Attack
- Troop Lethality
- Rally Capacity when more rally members need space
Horror Stare vs Similar Pet Skills
| Pet Skill Type | Effect | Best General Use |
|---|---|---|
| Moose: Horror Stare | Reduces enemy Squad Health | Offensive PvP |
| Grizzly Bear: The Howler | Reduces enemy Lethality and increases March Speed | Mobility and defensive PvP utility |
| Giant Rhino: Wild Charge | Increases total Squad Attack | General offense and PvE damage |
| Alpha Black Panther: Deadly Bite | Increases Troop Lethality | General offensive combat |
Moose is more specialized than a direct Attack or Lethality buff. Its value is strongest against actual troop formations with a Squad Health statistic.
Moose Passive Troop Stats
Leveling and advancing Moose also provides account-wide Troop Attack and Defense.
| Progression Point | Troop Attack | Troop Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| After Level 10 advancement | 1.92% | 1.92% |
| After Level 20 advancement | 3.83% | 3.83% |
| After Level 30 advancement | 5.95% | 5.95% |
| After Level 40 advancement | 8.08% | 8.08% |
| After Level 50 advancement | 10.42% | 10.42% |
| After Level 60 advancement | 12.74% | 12.74% |
| Final Level 70 advancement | 15.08% | 15.08% |
These passive bonuses apply even when Horror Stare is not active. They also continue strengthening your own troops when you join another player’s rally.
Total Moose Upgrade Cost
Fully leveling Moose through Level 70 and completing its final advancement requires approximately:
- Pet Food: 188,955
- Growth Manuals: 860
- Nutrient Potions: 190
- Promotion Medallions: 70
Pet Food covers normal levels from Level 1 to Level 70. Growth Manuals, Nutrient Potions, and Promotion Medallions are consumed at advancement gates.
Moose advancement requirements
| Advancement Gate | Growth Manuals | Nutrient Potions | Promotion Medallions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 10 → 11 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Level 20 → 21 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Level 30 → 31 | 75 | 10 | 0 |
| Level 40 → 41 | 100 | 20 | 0 |
| Level 50 → 51 | 155 | 30 | 10 |
| Level 60 → 61 | 200 | 50 | 20 |
| Level 70 → Final | 255 | 80 | 40 |
Best Moose Upgrade Priority
Minimum F2P target: Level 15
Level 15 is the most important early target because it helps satisfy the prerequisite for capturing Lion when the next pet generation becomes available.
Even players who rarely use Horror Stare should reach this milestone before Lion’s unlock window.
Level 20–30 for active PvP players
Players who regularly start rallies or participate in individual PvP modes can continue to Level 20 or 30.
This improves:
- Horror Stare’s enemy Health reduction
- Passive Troop Attack and Defense
- Overall pet power
- Refinement quality potential
Level 40–50 for rally leaders
Higher investment is easier to justify when you frequently start important PvP rallies and can use the two-hour debuff efficiently.
However, Lion should normally receive priority once it becomes available because its recurring item-generation skill offers stronger long-term account value.
Level 70 for competitive accounts
Maximum development is most suitable for players who:
- Start competitive rallies regularly
- Participate heavily in Castle Battle and Kingdom of Power
- Already developed Lion and later priority pets
- Have sufficient Promotion Medallions
- Value the final passive combat statistics
- Can activate Horror Stare during nearly every cooldown cycle
Moose Refinement Priority
Refinement is separate from pet leveling. It uses Taming Marks to improve six secondary troop statistics:
- Infantry Health
- Infantry Lethality
- Cavalry Health
- Cavalry Lethality
- Archer Health
- Archer Lethality
Moose can reach a maximum listed refinement of 26%, but reaching that ceiling requires high pet levels and a large supply of Taming Marks.
Recommended refinement strategy
- Reach Moose Level 15 first for Lion access.
- Use Common Taming Marks for inexpensive early improvements.
- Save Advanced Taming Marks for later-generation pets.
- Time accepted refinements with pet-scoring event stages when possible.
- Do not chase maximum refinement before developing Lion and key combat pets.
Later pets have higher refinement ceilings. Therefore, the same Taming Marks can eventually provide more statistics when used on a newer-generation pet.
Moose vs Great Moose
| Category | Moose | Great Moose |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Generation 2 | Generation 5 |
| Approximate unlock | Day 72–90 | Around Day 270–281 |
| Maximum level | 70 | 100 |
| Active skill | Horror Stare | Antler Impact |
| Maximum effect | Reduces enemy Squad Health by 5% | Increases Rally Capacity by 150,000 |
| Best use | Offensive PvP debuff | Large rallies and Bear Hunt rally hosting |
The two pets should have separate guides because they solve different combat problems.
Is Moose Worth Upgrading?
Moose is worth raising to at least Level 15 for nearly every account.
That milestone provides:
- Access toward the future Lion capture requirement
- A functional Horror Stare skill
- Early passive Troop Attack and Defense
- Useful PvP support for battles you initiate
Further investment depends on playstyle.
Upgrade Moose further when:
- You regularly start PvP rallies.
- You participate heavily in Castle Battle or Kingdom of Power.
- Your alliance lacks stronger rally-leading accounts.
- You can use most of each two-hour activation window.
- Lion and other priority pets are already developed.
Stop around Level 15–20 when:
- You mostly join other players’ rallies.
- You rarely participate in PvP.
- You need to save Pet Food for Lion.
- You have limited Promotion Medallions.
- You mainly care about Bear Hunt damage.
- You are upgrading only for displayed pet power.
Pet development can require months of Pet Food, advancement materials, and refinement work. Players comparing that progression with an established roster can review a developed Kingshot account for sale while checking pet levels, refinement, heroes, troop tiers, Governor Gear, Charms, and remaining materials.
Moose Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Reduces enemy Squad Health in PvP | Does not help Bear Hunt damage |
| Two-hour duration covers several battles | Long 20-hour cooldown |
| Important Level 15 prerequisite for Lion | Active skill does not transfer when joining another rally |
| Provides passive Troop Attack and Defense | Later-generation pets have stronger stat ceilings |
| Useful for Castle and cross-kingdom PvP | Maximum advancement requires 70 Promotion Medallions |
| Effective for rally leaders | Lower value for players who only join rallies |
Common Moose Mistakes
Activating Horror Stare before Bear Hunt
The skill reduces enemy Squad Health, which does not provide useful Bear Hunt damage. Save the cooldown for PvP.
Activating it too early
The two-hour duration begins immediately. Wait until the battle window is about to start.
Expecting it to work when joining a rally
The rally starter’s active pet skill applies to the rally. Joining players do not add their own active Moose effects.
Stopping below Level 15
Lion normally requires Moose Level 15. Reach that milestone before the next pet generation arrives.
Maxing Moose before Lion
Lion has stronger long-term value because it generates useful account-progression items. Moose should not consume every pet resource before Lion is developed.
Confusing Moose with Great Moose
Moose reduces enemy Squad Health. Great Moose increases Rally Capacity.
Reading Pet Food as advancement material
Normal levels use Pet Food. Advancement gates separately consume Growth Manuals, Nutrient Potions, and later Promotion Medallions.
Refining without an event plan
Taming Marks are scarcer than Pet Food. Save major refinement sessions for events that award useful pet-development points when possible.
FAQ
What does Horror Stare do in Kingshot?
Horror Stare reduces enemy Squad Health by 1.5% to 5% for two hours. The skill has a 20-hour cooldown.
When does Moose unlock?
Current sources place the Generation 2 Moose unlock between approximately kingdom Day 72 and Day 90. Check the in-game timeline for the exact date on your server.
What is required to capture Moose?
You need access to the Beast Cage, Town Center Level 18, the required kingdom age, and Cheetah at Level 15.
Does Horror Stare work in Bear Hunt?
No. The Raging Bear does not use the enemy Squad Health statistic targeted by Horror Stare, so activating it provides no useful Bear Hunt damage.
Does Moose work when joining another player’s rally?
Your active Horror Stare skill does not become the other player’s rally-wide pet effect. The rally starter’s active pet skills apply, while your passive refinement statistics still affect your troops.
How much does Moose cost to maximize?
Full Level 70 development and final advancement require approximately 188,955 Pet Food, 860 Growth Manuals, 190 Nutrient Potions, and 70 Promotion Medallions.
Why should Moose reach Level 15?
Moose Level 15 is normally required before Lion can be captured when the Generation 3 pets unlock.
Is Moose the same as Great Moose?
No. Moose is a Generation 2 PvP debuff pet. Great Moose is a Generation 5 Rally Capacity pet.
Conclusion
The Kingshot Moose is a Generation 2 combat pet whose Horror Stare skill reduces enemy Squad Health for two hours.
Its best use is offensive PvP, especially Castle Battle, Kingdom of Power, structure rallies, and other modes where you start the battle or rally yourself.
Do not activate Horror Stare for Bear Hunt. The skill does not improve damage against the Raging Bear, and using it wastes a 20-hour cooldown.
Most players should raise Moose to at least Level 15 because that milestone is required for the later Lion capture. Rally leaders and competitive PvP players can continue investing, but Lion and stronger later-generation pets usually deserve priority before Moose is pushed to Level 70.
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