Hero Summoning Events Guide: Roulette Strategy & Best Pulls
Golden Rule: Always save 17,500 gems for full 10-pulls. Never do single pulls. The guaranteed SSR at pull 10 is non-negotiable. Pull on Gen 3 banners for Petra, Helga, and Rosa. Skip Gen 4+ unless you're a whale. Patience with gems determines your hero roster quality.
Hero summoning events are the primary way to acquire powerful heroes in Kingshot. Understanding roulette mechanics, pity systems, and banner priorities is essential for building a competitive hero roster without wasting thousands of gems.
Hero Roulette Mechanics
Basic System:
- Single Pull: 1,750 gems (1 hero)
- 10-Pull: 17,500 gems (10 heroes)
- Guaranteed Rewards: Pull 10 guarantees at least 1 SSR hero
- Pity System: Pull 70-80 guarantees featured hero (varies by generation)
Pull Types:
- Standard Banner: Permanent, all heroes available
- Featured Banner: Boosted rates for specific heroes
- Limited Banner: Time-limited, exclusive heroes
- Generation Banner: Specific generation pool
Currency: Primary summoning currency is gems. Some events provide Hero Roulette Tickets (free pulls).
Critical Rule: NEVER do single pulls. The 10-pull guarantee is mathematically superior. Single pulls waste gems.
Guaranteed Rewards & Pity System
Pull Guarantees
10-Pull Guarantee:
- Every 10th pull guarantees at least 1 SSR hero
- Applies to all banner types
- Resets after SSR is pulled
20-Pull Guarantee:
- Some banners guarantee featured SSR at pull 20
- Check specific banner details
- Not universal across all banners
Hero Rarity Breakdown:
- UR (Ultra Rare): ~1-3% pull rate
- SSR (Super Super Rare): ~5-10% pull rate
- SR (Super Rare): ~20-30% pull rate
- R (Rare): ~60-70% pull rate
Why 10-Pull Matters: If you do 10 single pulls, you get 10 separate RNG rolls with no guarantee. If you do 1 ten-pull, pull #10 MUST be SSR minimum. This dramatically improves value.
Banner Types & Priorities
Standard Banner:
- Always available
- Includes all permanent heroes
- No rate-ups
- Lowest priority for gems
Generation Banner:
- Features heroes from specific generation (Gen 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)
- Increased rates for featured generation
- Rotates periodically
- Best for targeting specific generations
Featured Hero Banner:
- Specific hero has massively increased pull rate
- Time-limited (usually 7-14 days)
- Best way to target single hero
- Highest priority for whales
Limited Banner:
- Exclusive heroes not available elsewhere
- Time-limited (event-specific)
- Often most powerful heroes
- Whale territory (very expensive to guarantee)
Free Pull Events:
- Daily free pulls during events
- Hero Roulette Tickets from rewards
- No gem cost, always take advantage
Best Heroes to Target by Generation
Generation 3 (Highest F2P Value)
Top PriorityBest Heroes:
- Petra (Cavalry DPS): Best cavalry hero, essential for late game
- Helga (Infantry/Offensive): Lethality buffs, strong offensive tank
- Rosa (Archer Support): +30% Archer Attack (3rd skill)
- Marlin (Archer DPS): Crowd control, excellent damage
Why Gen 3 is F2P Priority:
- Significantly stronger than Gen 1-2
- Achievable for F2P players (80-pull pity)
- Competitive in current meta
- Don't require massive investment to be useful
Pull Strategy: Save gems until Gen 3 banner appears. Do 10-pulls until you get Petra and Helga minimum. Skip Gen 4+ banners.
Investment Justification: One maxed Gen 3 hero is better than three mediocre Gen 2 heroes. Focus investment, don't spread thin.
F2P Advice: If you have to choose between Gen 3 hero and Gen 4 hero, choose Gen 3. You can actually max Gen 3 heroes as F2P. Gen 4+ requires whale spending.
Gem Saving Strategies
F2P Gem Income:
- Daily quests: 50-150 gems
- Alliance events: 200-800 gems weekly
- Kingdom events: 500-1,500 gems weekly
- Monthly total: 8,000-15,000 gems
Saving Timeline:
- 17,500 gems (1 ten-pull): 1-2 months
- 52,500 gems (3 ten-pulls): 3-4 months
- 140,000 gems (8 ten-pulls, pity): 10-12 months
Discipline Required: Resist all gem spending except Hero Roulette. No speedups, no resources, no random purchases.
Emergency Reserve: Always keep 17,500 gems saved for when ideal banner appears. Don't spend below this threshold.
Banner Timing: Gen 3 banners rotate every 2-3 months. Time your gem saving to have 17,500-35,000 ready when banner arrives.
For complete gem management strategy, see our Gem Spending Guide.
When to Pull vs Skip
When to Pull
✅ Pull When:
- Gen 3 banner is active (Petra, Helga, Rosa featured)
- You have 17,500+ gems saved (minimum one 10-pull)
- Featured hero fills critical roster gap
- You're close to pity threshold (60+ pulls in)
- Free pull event is active (always take free pulls)
Best Pull Timing:
- New player: Gen 1-2 banner (get starter heroes)
- Mid game: Gen 3 banner (priority heroes)
- Late game: Limited banners (exclusive heroes)
- Endgame: Gen 4+ if you're competitive whale
Optimal Pull Strategy: Save gems until you can do 2-3 ten-pulls on ideal banner. This gives you good odds at featured hero while maintaining gem reserve.
Hero Development Post-Pull
Star Level System: Heroes gain stars through duplicate pulls:
- 1-star: Base (first pull)
- 2-star: +1 duplicate
- 3-star: +3 total duplicates
- 4-star: +6 total duplicates
- 5-star: +10 total duplicates
Skill Leveling:
- Level 1st skill first (used in all situations)
- Level 2nd skill second (often provides utility)
- Level 3rd skill last (only active in specific formations)
Equipment: Equip heroes with gear that boosts their role:
- DPS heroes: Lethality and Attack gear
- Tanks: Health and Defense gear
- Support: Skill-based gear
Prioritization: Focus on maxing 3-5 core heroes before spreading investment thin. One 5-star hero beats five 2-star heroes.
For detailed hero builds, see our Hero Skills and Builds Guide.
Free Hero Acquisition Methods
Daily Login Rewards:
- Some heroes available through login calendars
- Usually R or SR rarity
- Free, no effort required
Event Rewards:
- Major events sometimes reward hero shards
- Hall of Governors, KvK, Strongest Governor
- Accumulate shards to summon heroes
Alliance Shop:
- Purchase hero shards with alliance tokens
- Gordon and Howard commonly available (both excellent)
- Best F2P hero source outside roulette
VIP Rewards:
- Higher VIP levels provide hero shards
- Passive hero acquisition over time
Challenge Missions:
- Complete campaign chapters for hero rewards
- Early game hero acquisition method
Hero Shard Events:
- Special events that provide free shards
- Always participate
F2P Hero Building: Alliance shop Gordon + event Howard + one Gen 3 hero from roulette = competitive hero roster for F2P players.
Hero Summoning Events
Bonus Pull Events:
- Pull X times, get bonus rewards
- Extra hero shards, equipment, speedups
- Usually during new hero releases
Discount Events:
- Reduced gem cost for pulls (rare)
- 10-pull for 15,000 gems instead of 17,500
- Always pull during discounts if targeting that banner
Free Pull Events:
- 1-3 free pulls per day for limited time
- Daily login gives Hero Roulette Tickets
- Zero downside, always take advantage
Lucky Draw Events:
- Pull X times, enter lucky draw for mega rewards
- Usually requires 50-100 pulls
- Whale territory, skip for F2P
Event Coordination: Major hero summoning events often coincide with:
- New hero releases
- Kingdom anniversaries
- Holiday celebrations
- Game updates
Common Hero Summoning Mistakes
Don't Do This:
- Doing single pulls instead of 10-pulls (wastes guaranteed SSR)
- Pulling on standard banner (worst value)
- Pulling Gen 4+ banners as F2P (can't compete)
- Spending gems impulsively without 17,500 saved
- Pulling for heroes you don't need (just because banner is available)
- Not checking pity counter before pulling
- Spreading hero investment thin (max 3-5 heroes, not 20)
- Ignoring free heroes from alliance shop (Gordon is top tier)
- Pulling on every banner (patience is key)
- Not saving for ideal banners (Gen 3 for F2P)
Hero Summoning by Player Type
F2P Hero Summoning Strategy
Monthly Gem Budget: 8,000-15,000 gems
Pull Strategy:
- Save 2-3 months for Gen 3 banner
- Do 2-3 ten-pulls maximum per banner
- Skip all Gen 4+ banners
- Focus on Petra, Helga, Rosa from Gen 3
Hero Roster Goal:
- Gordon (alliance shop)
- Howard (events/alliance shop)
- 1-2 Gen 3 heroes from roulette
- Free heroes from campaign
Timeline:
- Month 1-2: Save 17,500 gems
- Month 3: Gen 3 banner, pull 1-2 times
- Month 4-6: Save for second Gen 3 rotation
- Month 7+: Max existing heroes, selective pulls
Reality Check: You'll get 5-6 SSR heroes per year as pure F2P. Choose wisely. Quality over quantity.
F2P Success: Maxed Gen 3 hero at 4-5 stars beats unmaxed Gen 4 hero at 1-2 stars. Focus > Spread.
Banner Reading & Evaluation
Check These Before Pulling:
- Featured Hero Quality: Is the hero meta-relevant?
- Pull Rates: What are actual SSR rates?
- Pity Threshold: How many pulls to guarantee?
- Your Current Pity: How many pulls in are you?
- Gem Reserve: Can you reach pity if needed?
- Roster Needs: Do you actually need this hero?
- Duplicate Value: What if you pull duplicate?
- Alternative Sources: Can you get hero elsewhere (events, shop)?
Red Flags (Skip Banner):
- Standard banner (no rate-ups)
- Hero you already have at high stars
- Gen 4+ banner and you're F2P
- Pity threshold over 100 pulls
- Better banner coming next week
Green Flags (Pull Banner):
- Gen 3 featured heroes (Petra, Helga)
- Limited hero that fills roster gap
- Discount event active
- You're close to pity threshold
- Best-in-slot hero for your strategy
Hero Shard System
How Shards Work:
- Collect hero-specific shards
- Once you have enough, summon hero
- Shards continue to star up hero
Shard Sources:
- Alliance shop (Gordon, Howard, etc.)
- Event rewards (milestone rewards)
- Campaign missions (one-time)
- VIP rewards (passive income)
Shard Strategy: Focus shard accumulation on 2-3 heroes maximum. Spreading thin delays progress.
Priority Shard Heroes:
- Gordon (gathering hero, alliance shop)
- Chenko (rally joiner, alliance shop)
- Any Gen 3 hero you're starring up
Shard Events: Special events sometimes offer double shards or bonus shards. Always participate.
Advanced Summoning Tactics
Pity Manipulation: If you're at 65+ pulls on a good banner but don't have gems to reach pity, STOP pulling. Wait until you have enough gems to guarantee featured hero, then complete pity.
Banner Rotation Tracking: Track banner rotation schedules. Gen 3 banners typically rotate every 2-3 months. Plan gem saving around this.
Event Coordination: Major gem-reward events (Hall of Governors) often coincide with hero banner releases. Time your event pushing to earn gems for banner pulls.
Duplicate Value: When pulling on banner, duplicates star up your hero. If you already have featured hero at 3-4 stars, each duplicate is high value. This makes repeated pulls on same banner valuable.
Multi-Banner Planning: If two good banners are back-to-back, calculate if you can afford both or need to choose. Don't split gems inefficiently.
Free Pull Maximization: During free pull events, do daily free pulls first, then evaluate if you want to spend gems. Free pulls might give you what you need.
Summary
Hero summoning events are the primary hero acquisition method in Kingshot. Always save 17,500 gems for 10-pull guarantees. Never do single pulls. F2P players should focus on Gen 3 banners (Petra, Helga, Rosa) and skip Gen 4+ banners. The pity system at 70-80 pulls guarantees featured heroes. Patience with gem spending and selective banner targeting determines hero roster quality.
Key Takeaways:
- Always do 10-pulls (17,500 gems), never single pulls
- Pull 10 guarantees at least 1 SSR hero
- Pity system at 70-80 pulls guarantees featured hero
- F2P priority: Gen 3 banners (Petra, Helga, Rosa)
- Skip Gen 4+ banners unless you're a whale
- Save 2-3 months of gems for ideal banners
- Alliance shop heroes (Gordon, Chenko) are top-tier
- One maxed Gen 3 hero beats multiple low-star Gen 4 heroes
- Track pity counter, plan gem spending to reach pity
- Free pull events are always worth participating in
For complete gem management strategy, see our Gem Spending Guide. For hero tier rankings, check our Hero Tier List 2025.