Truegold Battalion is the opening research node in each Kingshot War Academy troop tree. Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry each have a separate five-level branch. Every level adds 200 Squad Deployment Capacity, so one completed branch provides 1,000 capacity. Maxing one branch costs 258 Truegold Dust, while completing all three costs 774 Dust and provides 3,000 listed Deployment Capacity.
Kingshot Truegold Battalion is an early War Academy technology that increases the number of troops you can include in your own deployed squad.
There are three separate versions:
- Truegold Battalion Infantry
- Truegold Battalion Archer
- Truegold Battalion Cavalry
All three use the same resource costs, provide the same Squad Deployment Capacity, and contain five levels. However, each version belongs to a different troop research tree and unlocks that branch’s later technologies.
This guide explains the corrected costs, total Truegold Dust requirements, branch differences, Level 3 and Level 5 checkpoints, research priority, and how Battalion differs from Truegold buildings, Tempered Truegold, and Rally Capacity.
Truegold Battalion Overview
| Research Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Building | War Academy |
| Required War Academy level | TG1 |
| Number of branches | 3: Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry |
| Levels per branch | 5 |
| Bonus per level | +200 Squad Deployment Capacity |
| Maximum per branch | +1,000 Squad Deployment Capacity |
| Listed total across three branches | +3,000 Squad Deployment Capacity |
| Dust cost per branch | 258 Truegold Dust |
| Power per level | 60,000 |
| Power per completed branch | 300,000 |
What Does Truegold Battalion Do?
Every Truegold Battalion level increases Squad Deployment Capacity by 200.
Squad Deployment Capacity determines how many troops can be included in a march that you personally deploy. A larger deployment can improve:
- Personal rally contributions
- Solo PvP formations
- Resource-tile attacks
- Beast and Terror hunting formations
- Troop quantity in reinforcements
- Bear Hunt rally contributions
- Other modes that use your personal march capacity
The research does not directly increase troop Attack, Defense, Health, or Lethality. Its value comes from allowing more troops to participate in the formation.
Does Battalion increase hero power?
Completing research awards account power, but Battalion does not directly change a hero’s Conquest statistics, star level, skills, or gear.
The description refers to improving heroes’ command capability because a larger deployment allows the selected formation to command more troops.
Squad Deployment Capacity vs Rally Capacity
These statistics control different limits.
| Statistic | What It Controls | Relevant Research |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Deployment Capacity | The number of troops in your own deployed march | Truegold Battalion |
| Rally Capacity | The total combined troop limit of a rally you lead | Truegold Legionaries and other Rally Capacity systems |
| March Queue Count | The number of separate marches you can deploy simultaneously | Separate account and progression systems |
Maxing Battalion does not increase the number of march queues. It also does not replace Rally Capacity research.
Infantry, Archer and Cavalry Battalion Branches
The War Academy contains one Battalion node at the beginning of each troop tree.
| Branch | Battalion Bonus | Later Research Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry | Up to +1,000 Squad Deployment Capacity | Infantry Lethality, Health, Attack, Defense, Rally Capacity, T11 Infantry, healing, and training support |
| Archer | Up to +1,000 Squad Deployment Capacity | Archer Lethality, Health, Attack, Defense, Rally Capacity, T11 Archers, healing, and training support |
| Cavalry | Up to +1,000 Squad Deployment Capacity | Cavalry Lethality, Health, Attack, Defense, Rally Capacity, T11 Cavalry, healing, and training support |
The immediate Battalion bonus is listed as general Squad Deployment Capacity. The branch selection matters because it determines which troop-specific technologies become available next.
Truegold Battalion Levels and Costs
The following costs apply separately to Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry.
| Level | Bread | Wood | Stone | Iron | Gold | Truegold Dust | Base Time | Power | Capacity Added | Cumulative Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 60,000 | 15,000 | 5,000 | 16 | 8h | 60,000 | +200 | +200 |
| 2 | 480,000 | 480,000 | 96,000 | 24,000 | 8,000 | 25 | 12h 48m | 60,000 | +200 | +400 |
| 3 | 780,000 | 780,000 | 150,000 | 39,000 | 13,000 | 41 | 20h 48m | 60,000 | +200 | +600 |
| 4 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 250,000 | 64,000 | 21,000 | 68 | 1d 10h 24m | 60,000 | +200 | +800 |
| 5 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 400,000 | 100,000 | 33,000 | 108 | 2d 6h | 60,000 | +200 | +1,000 |
The listed times are base research times. Research Speed, alliance assistance, kingdom bonuses, and other applicable effects can reduce the actual duration.
Total Cost for One Battalion Branch
| Requirement | Total |
|---|---|
| Bread | 4,760,000 |
| Wood | 4,760,000 |
| Stone | 956,000 |
| Iron | 242,000 |
| Gold | 80,000 |
| Truegold Dust | 258 |
| Base research time | 5 days and 10 hours |
| Research power | 300,000 |
| Squad Deployment Capacity | +1,000 |
Total Cost for All Three Branches
Completing Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry Battalion requires:
| Requirement | Combined Total |
|---|---|
| Bread | 14,280,000 |
| Wood | 14,280,000 |
| Stone | 2,868,000 |
| Iron | 726,000 |
| Gold | 240,000 |
| Truegold Dust | 774 |
| Base research time | 16 days and 6 hours |
| Research power | 900,000 |
| Listed Deployment Capacity | +3,000 |
Best Battalion Stopping Levels
| Target | Capacity | Cumulative Dust | Cumulative Base Time | Main Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | +200 | 16 | 8 hours | Very inexpensive capacity gain |
| Level 3 | +600 | 82 | 1d 17h 36m | Unlocks the first later branch technologies |
| Level 5 | +1,000 | 258 | 5d 10h | Maximum capacity and full access to later Battalion-gated research |
Level 1 for immediate value
Level 1 costs only 16 Truegold Dust and eight hours of base research time. It provides a quick 200-capacity gain in any newly opened troop branch.
Level 3 for research access
Level 3 provides 600 cumulative capacity and begins opening the next troop-specific technologies.
This is the practical minimum when you want to begin developing a branch rather than collecting capacity alone.
Level 5 for a primary troop tree
Max the branch you plan to develop toward T11. Level 5 provides the complete 1,000 capacity and satisfies later Battalion prerequisites in that research tree.
Which Battalion Branch Should You Upgrade First?
Choose the branch that matches your first planned T11 troop type.
Choose Infantry first when:
- Infantry is your strongest troop type.
- Your account focuses on frontline durability.
- Your best heroes and gear support Infantry.
- You plan to unlock XI Truegold Infantry first.
Choose Archer first when:
- Archer damage is your primary combat focus.
- Your strongest heroes are Archer leaders.
- You plan to develop Archer Attack and Lethality first.
- You intend to unlock XI Truegold Archers first.
For its corrected costs and Archer-specific progression, read the Kingshot Truegold Battalion Archer guide.
Choose Cavalry first when:
- Your primary formation is Cavalry-focused.
- Your heroes, gear, and research already favor Cavalry.
- You plan to unlock XI Truegold Cavalry first.
- Your alliance role benefits from that troop path.
Should You Upgrade All Three Branches Early?
There are two practical strategies.
Focused T11 strategy
Max one Battalion branch and continue through that troop tree.
This strategy is better when:
- You have selected your first T11 troop type.
- Truegold Dust is limited.
- You want to reach advanced combat technologies quickly.
- Your heroes and gear already specialize in one troop type.
Broad capacity strategy
Raise all three Battalion branches to Level 3 before committing further.
Doing so provides:
- 1,800 listed Squad Deployment Capacity
- 540,000 research power
- A combined cost of 246 Truegold Dust
- Access to the first later technologies in all three trees
This can provide inexpensive capacity, but it also delays deeper progress toward one T11 troop type.
Truegold, Truegold Dust and Tempered Truegold
These materials belong to different progression systems.
| Material | Primary Use | Used Directly by Battalion? |
|---|---|---|
| Truegold | Upgrades selected buildings beyond Level 30 and can be exchanged for Dust | No |
| Truegold Dust | War Academy and T11 research | Yes |
| Tempered Truegold | Later building upgrades after completed TG5 | No |
For TG1 through TG8 costs, farming sources, the Crucible, Dust exchanges, and Tempered Truegold planning, read the Kingshot Truegold upgrade guide.
How to Unlock the War Academy
The War Academy becomes available through late-game kingdom progression, commonly around kingdom Day 220.
Once the building becomes available, Battalion research requires:
- War Academy TG1
- An available War Academy research queue
- Bread, Wood, Stone, and Iron
- Gold
- Truegold Dust
War Academy TG1 opens the three Battalion branches. Further War Academy upgrades are needed for later troop technologies, but not for finishing Battalion itself.
For the full building requirements, Dust system, T11 paths, and research planning, read the Kingshot War Academy guide.
How to Get Truegold Dust
Truegold Dust is the main specialist material used by Battalion and later War Academy research.
Gold exchange
The War Academy exchange allows 5,000 Gold to be converted into one Truegold Dust, with up to 20 listed exchanges per day.
Truegold exchange
Ten Truegold can be exchanged for 13 Truegold Dust. The exchange lists up to 200 transactions per day.
Weekly card and packs
Truegold Dust is also available from the Truegold Dust Weekly Card and selected paid packs.
Should you exchange Truegold for Battalion Dust?
One completed Battalion branch costs only 258 Dust, so avoid converting a large Truegold reserve without reviewing upcoming building requirements.
Before exchanging, compare:
- Your next Town Center and building upgrades
- Upcoming Tempered Truegold production
- Your first planned T11 branch
- Other War Academy technologies requiring Dust
- Your available Gold reserve
Is Truegold Battalion Worth Upgrading?
Yes. Battalion is one of the most affordable War Academy research projects relative to its permanent capacity bonus.
It is particularly valuable because it:
- Provides up to 1,000 deployment capacity per branch
- Uses only 258 Dust per completed branch
- Unlocks later troop-specific research
- Requires only War Academy TG1
- Benefits multiple combat and PvE formations
- Supports eventual T11 progression
However, upgrading every branch to Level 5 immediately may not be optimal when Dust is limited.
Max one branch first when:
- You have selected your first T11 troop.
- You want to reach troop-stat technologies quickly.
- Your heroes and gear strongly favor one troop type.
- You need to preserve Dust for deeper research.
Develop all three when:
- You want the full listed 3,000 Deployment Capacity.
- Your primary troop branch is already progressing well.
- You have enough Dust for broader development.
- You need access to the opening technologies in every tree.
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Research Planning Tips
Choose your first T11 troop before spreading Dust
Your first T11 path determines which Battalion branch needs to reach Level 5 first.
Use Level 3 as a deliberate checkpoint
Level 3 provides 600 capacity for 82 Dust and opens early follow-up technologies.
Activate research-speed bonuses
Use available research bonuses before Levels 4 and 5, which have the longest base timers.
Request alliance assistance before using speedups
Start the technology while alliance members are active, collect free help reductions, and then use speedups if needed.
Keep Gold reserved
Gold is required directly by War Academy technologies and can also be exchanged for Truegold Dust.
Stack research with events
When possible, finish Battalion research during events that award research power or speedup use.
Common Truegold Battalion Mistakes
Using outdated Dust costs
The correct per-level Dust costs are 16, 25, 41, 68, and 108.
Confusing Battalion with Rally Capacity
Battalion increases your personal Squad Deployment Capacity. Truegold Legionaries increases Rally Capacity.
Assuming there is only one Battalion branch
Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry each have a separate five-level Battalion project.
Using Truegold instead of Truegold Dust
Battalion directly consumes Dust. Regular Truegold is used for buildings or exchanged into Dust.
Connecting Tempered Truegold to Battalion
Tempered Truegold is a later building material. It does not directly upgrade War Academy Battalion research.
Upgrading all three branches without a T11 plan
Broad capacity can be useful, but spreading Dust delays progress through one complete troop tree.
Upgrading the War Academy unnecessarily
All five Battalion levels require only War Academy TG1. Later building levels are needed for the research that follows Battalion.
Ignoring branch prerequisites
Battalion is more than a capacity bonus. It also controls access to later Attack, Lethality, Health, Defense, and T11 research.
FAQ
What does Truegold Battalion do in Kingshot?
It increases Squad Deployment Capacity by 200 troops per level. A complete five-level branch provides 1,000 capacity.
How many Battalion branches are there?
There are three separate branches: Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry.
How much Truegold Dust is needed to max Battalion?
One branch requires 258 Truegold Dust. Maxing Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry requires 774 Dust in total.
What is required to unlock Truegold Battalion?
You need access to the War Academy and War Academy TG1. The building generally appears through the late-game kingdom timeline around Day 220.
Does Battalion increase Rally Capacity?
No. Battalion increases Squad Deployment Capacity. Truegold Legionaries is the separate Rally Capacity technology.
Does Battalion increase the number of marches?
No. It increases the troop count inside a deployed squad, not the number of separate march queues.
Which Battalion branch should be upgraded first?
Upgrade the branch matching the first T11 troop type you plan to unlock. This prevents limited Dust from being spread across unrelated research trees.
Is Tempered Truegold used for Battalion?
No. Battalion uses Truegold Dust, Gold, and normal resources. Tempered Truegold is used for later building progression.
Conclusion
Kingshot Truegold Battalion is the starting capacity technology in each War Academy troop tree.
Infantry, Archer, and Cavalry each contain five Battalion levels. Every completed level adds 200 Squad Deployment Capacity, while one fully developed branch provides 1,000 capacity for 258 Truegold Dust.
Level 3 is a useful early checkpoint because it provides 600 capacity and opens the first later troop technologies. Level 5 should be prioritized in the branch leading toward your first planned T11 troop.
Do not confuse Battalion with regular Truegold buildings, Tempered Truegold, or Rally Capacity research. Battalion uses Truegold Dust and affects your own deployed squad size, while Truegold Legionaries controls the combined size of rallies you lead.
For more War Academy research tables, Truegold strategies, hero guides, and progression advice, explore the latest Kingshot guides and strategies.
