The War Academy is one of the most important late-game buildings in Kingshot, especially for players preparing to unlock T11 troops and push their kingdom power further. Once your kingdom reaches the right age, this feature opens a new research path focused on Truegold Infantry, Truegold Cavalry, Truegold Archers, stronger troop stats, and better combat capacity.
Unlike early-game upgrades, the War Academy requires serious planning. You will need Truegold Dust, Gold, basic resources, speedups, and a clear research priority based on the troop type you use most. Choosing the wrong upgrade order can slow your progress, while a smart plan can help you stay competitive in rallies, events, and kingdom-wide battles.
In this Kingshot War Academy guide, we’ll break down how the building works, how to get Truegold Dust, what upgrades to prioritize, and how to manage your resources efficiently so you can progress toward T11 troops without wasting valuable materials.
Unleash the Power of the War Academy
The War Academy is one of the biggest late-game milestones in Kingshot. It usually becomes available when your kingdom reaches around 220 days old, marking the start of a new progression phase built around Truegold research and T11 troops.
Once unlocked, the War Academy gives players access to advanced research paths for Truegold Infantry, Truegold Cavalry, and Truegold Archers. These are the T11 troop lines, and they are a major upgrade for players who want to stay competitive in rallies, large-scale battles, and kingdom events.
However, the War Academy is not only about unlocking stronger troops. Its research also improves important military stats, increases your march potential, and helps boost key combat features such as squad size and rally capacity. That makes it a long-term investment for any serious player, especially once your kingdom starts shifting into late-game warfare.
Because War Academy research requires Truegold Dust, Gold, and large amounts of basic resources, you should treat it as a planned progression system rather than a quick upgrade. Focus on the troop type you use most, save materials early, and avoid spreading your research too thin across all branches at once.
Truegold Dust: Fueling Your Research
To start War Academy research, you need Truegold Dust. It’s a special material unlocked along with the Academy. You’ll also need Bread, Wood, Stone, and Iron.
You can obtain Truegold Dust in a couple ways:
- Buying Packs: Keep an eye out for packs that include Truegold Dust.
- Exchanging Resources: Redeem Truegold and Gold within the War Academy.
Resource Exchange Rates
Here’s how the exchange works:
- Gold: 5,000 Gold = 1 Truegold Dust (max 20 redemptions/day)
- Truegold: 10 Truegolds = 13 Truegold Dust (max 200 redemptions/day, up to 2,600 Truegold Dust)
So, choose wisely based on your resource needs and availability.
War Academy Upgrade Requirements
Upgrading your War Academy boosts its research capabilities and power. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the requirements:
| Level | Required Building | Bread (M) | Wood (M) | Stone (M) | Iron (M) | Truegold | Tempered Truegold | Upgrade Time | Power | Research Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG 1 | Town Center TG1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2s | 217,260 | 0.50% |
| TG 1-1 | Town Center TG2 | 36 | 36 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 7 | – | 1d 19h 12m | 224,148 | 0.60% |
| TG 1-2 | Town Center TG2 | 36 | 36 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 7 | – | 1d 19h 12m | 231,036 | 0.70% |
| TG 1-3 | Town Center TG2 | 36 | 36 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 7 | – | 1d 19h 12m | 237,924 | 0.80% |
| TG 1-4 | Town Center TG2 | 36 | 36 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 7 | – | 1d 19h 12m | 244,812 | 0.90% |
| TG 2 | Town Center TG2 | 36 | 36 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 7 | – | 1d 19h 12m | 251,700 | 1.00% |
| TG 2-1 | Town Center TG3 | 39 | 39 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 10 | 7 | 2d 4h 48m | 258,588 | 1.10% |
| TG 2-2 | Town Center TG3 | 39 | 39 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 10 | 7 | 2d 4h 48m | 265,476 | 1.20% |
| TG 2-3 | Town Center TG3 | 39 | 39 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 10 | 7 | 2d 4h 48m | 272,364 | 1.30% |
| TG 2-4 | Town Center TG3 | 39 | 39 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 10 | 7 | 2d 4h 48m | 279,252 | 1.40% |
| TG 3 | Town Center TG3 | 39 | 39 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 10 | 7 | 2d 4h 48m | 286,140 | 1.50% |
| TG 3-1 | Town Center TG4 | 41 | 41 | 8.2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2d 9h 36m | 293,724 | 1.60% |
| TG 3-2 | Town Center TG4 | 41 | 41 | 8.2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2d 9h 36m | 301,308 | 1.70% |
| TG 3-3 | Town Center TG4 | 41 | 41 | 8.2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2d 9h 36m | 308,892 | 1.80% |
| TG 3-4 | Town Center TG4 | 41 | 41 | 8.2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2d 9h 36m | 316,476 | 1.90% |
| TG 4 | Town Center TG4 | 41 | 41 | 8.2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2d 9h 36m | 324,060 | 2.00% |
| TG 4-1 | Town Center TG5 | 42 | 42 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 15 | – | 2d 19h 12m | 331,644 | 2.10% |
| TG 4-2 | Town Center TG5 | 42 | 42 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 15 | – | 2d 19h 12m | 339,228 | 2.20% |
| TG 4-3 | Town Center TG5 | 42 | 42 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 15 | – | 2d 19h 12m | 346,812 | 2.30% |
| TG 4-4 | Town Center TG5 | 42 | 42 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 15 | – | 2d 19h 12m | 354,396 | 2.40% |
| TG 5 | Town Center TG5 | 42 | 42 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 15 | – | 2d 19h 12m | 361,980 | 2.50% |
| TG 5-1 | Town Center TG6 | 48 | 48 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 90 | 4 | 3d | 370,092 | 2.60% |
| TG 5-2 | Town Center TG6 | 48 | 48 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 90 | 4 | 3d | 378,204 | 2.70% |
| TG 5-3 | Town Center TG6 | 48 | 48 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 90 | 4 | 3d | 386,316 | 2.80% |
| TG 5-4 | Town Center TG6 | 48 | 48 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 90 | 4 | 3d | 394,428 | 2.90% |
| TG 6 | Town Center TG6 | 48 | 48 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 45 | 9 | 3d | 402,540 | 3.00% |
| TG 6-1 | Town Center TG7 | 54 | 54 | 10 | 2.7 | 108 | 6 | 3d 14h 24m | 410,652 | 3.60% |
| TG 6-2 | Town Center TG7 | 54 | 54 | 10 | 2.7 | 108 | 6 | 3d 14h 24m | 418,764 | 4.20% |
| TG 6-3 | Town Center TG7 | 54 | 54 | 10 | 2.7 | 108 | 6 | 3d 14h 24m | 426,876 | 4.80% |
| TG 6-4 | Town Center TG7 | 54 | 54 | 10 | 2.7 | 108 | 6 | 3d 14h 24m | 434,988 | 5.40% |
| TG 7 | Town Center TG7 | 54 | 54 | 10 | 2.7 | 54 | 13 | 3d 14h 24m | 443,100 | 6.00% |
| TG 7-1 | Town Center TG8 | 66 | 66 | 13 | 3.3 | 108 | 9 | 4d | 451,212 | 6.60% |
| TG 7-2 | Town Center TG8 | 66 | 66 | 13 | 3.3 | 108 | 9 | 4d | 459,324 | 7.20% |
| TG 7-3 | Town Center TG8 | 66 | 66 | 13 | 3.3 | 108 | 9 | 4d | 467,436 | 7.80% |
| TG 7-4 | Town Center TG8 | 66 | 66 | 13 | 3.3 | 108 | 9 | 4d | 475,548 | 8.40% |
| TG 8 | Town Center TG8 | 66 | 66 | 13 | 3.3 | 54 | 18 | 4d | 483,660 | 9.00% |
Tips and Tricks for War Academy Mastery 💡
Here are some actionable tips to maximize your War Academy’s potential:
- Prioritize Truegold Dust Acquisition: Focus on gathering Truegold Dust through daily exchanges and packs.
- Strategic Research: Plan your research path based on your troop composition.
- Resource Management: Balance resource spending between upgrading the Academy and training troops.
- Time Efficiency: Use speed-ups wisely to accelerate lengthy research times.
- Join an Active Alliance: Benefit from alliance helps to reduce upgrade and research durations. 🧊
FAQs
Q: When can I build the War Academy?
A: After your Kingdom reaches approximately 220 days old.
Q: What are T11 troops?
A: T11 troops are the strongest tier of troops unlocked via War Academy research.
Q: How do I get Truegold Dust?
A: You can get it by buying packs or exchanging Gold and Truegold within the War Academy.
Q: Is the War Academy essential?
A: Absolutely. It’s vital for unlocking T11 troops and boosting your kingdom’s power.
Q: Can I speed up research times?
A: Yes, use speed-up items to accelerate the research process.
Q: What happens if I don’t upgrade my War Academy?
A: You’ll miss out on crucial troop upgrades and stat boosts, falling behind other players.
Conclusion
The War Academy is one of the most important buildings for late-game progress in Kingshot. Once it becomes available, it gives you access to powerful research, stronger troop upgrades, and the path toward T11 troops.
To get the most value from it, plan your research carefully. Save enough Truegold Dust, manage your basic resources, and use speed-ups only when they help you finish important upgrades faster. Joining an active alliance can also make a big difference, especially when research and upgrade timers become longer.
If you want to keep improving your kingdom, make the War Academy part of your long-term strategy. Upgrade it step by step, focus on the research that matches your troop setup, and keep building toward stronger rallies, better stats, and a more competitive kingdom.
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