Kingshot Crystal Cave Formation – Best Setup & Charm Priority
Crystal Cave Formation (Kingshot)
The Crystal Cave is a Mystic Trial dungeon where only your Governor Charm stats matter—hero gear, hero levels, pet stats, and academy research are completely ignored. It opens every Wednesday and Thursday. Use a 60% Infantry / 20% Cavalry / 20% Archer formation to maximize survivability, because Governor Charms provide defensive bonuses that keep your troops alive longer.
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CRYSTAL CAVE │ │ Recommended Formation │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ ┌───────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ INFANTRY (60%) │ │ │ │ ██████████████████ │ │ │ │ Heavy Front Line │ │ │ └───────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ ┌─────────┐ ┌────────────┐ │ │ │ CAVALRY │ │ ARCHERS │ │ │ │ (20%) │ │ (20%) │ │ │ │ █████ │ │ █████ │ │ │ │ Support │ │ DPS │ │ │ └─────────┘ └────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ Hero 1 (Infantry) → Front position Hero 2 (Cavalry) → Flank position Hero 3 (Archer) → Back position
What Stats Actually Matter
Unlike other Mystic Trial dungeons, the Crystal Cave ignores most of your account progression. Only these stats count:
- Governor Charm Level – Higher level = stronger base stats
- Governor Charm Design – Unlocks additional stat bonuses
- Charm Enhancement – Increases effectiveness of charm bonuses
Troop Formation Breakdown
| Troop Type | Percentage | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry | 60% | Primary tank line, absorb damage |
| Cavalry | 20% | Flanking support, hero skill triggers |
| Archers | 20% | Backline damage dealers |
Why Infantry-Heavy Formation Works
Crystal Cave favors defense over offense. Governor Charms provide substantial Health and Defense bonuses, making Infantry troops exceptionally durable. The 60% Infantry formation maximizes:
- Time your troops stay alive in battle
- Damage absorption on the front line
- Protection for your Cavalry and Archer troops
- Overall battle endurance for higher stage clears
Hero Positioning
Place one hero of each troop type in your lineup. Each hero buffs their corresponding troop type:
- Position 1 (Infantry Hero) – Buffs your 60% Infantry frontline
- Position 2 (Cavalry Hero) – Buffs your 20% Cavalry support
- Position 3 (Archer Hero) – Buffs your 20% Archer DPS
Governor Charm Upgrade Priority
For Crystal Cave progression, prioritize these charm stat upgrades:
| Stat Priority | Importance | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Highest | Keeps troops alive longer |
| Defense | High | Reduces incoming damage |
| Attack | Medium | Helps clear stages faster |
| Lethality | Low | Less important for survival-focused zone |
Unlock Requirements
Crystal Cave unlocks when you reach Town Center Level 25, which is when Governor Charms become available. Before this, focus on Coliseum, Knowledge Nexus, and Radiant Spire.
Quick Tips
- Use all 5 daily attempts – wins cost nothing, only losses consume attempts
- Save your formation preset for instant deployment
- Clear Stage 10 to unlock the Raid function for passive weekly rewards
- If stuck, upgrade Governor Charms through the Governor screen
- Focus charm upgrades on Health and Defense stats
- Don't worry about hero selection—only charm stats count
F2P vs Spender Strategy
- Collect Charm Designs from daily events and alliance activities
- Upgrade charms slowly but consistently
- Focus on clearing Stage 10 for Raid unlock (long-term value)
- Buy Charm Design packs during discount events
- Push to Stage 15-20 for better weekly Raid rewards
- Balance charm investment with hero gear upgrades
- Max out charm levels quickly for high stage clears
- Push Stage 25+ for maximum weekly Misty Crystal income
- Charm progression is cheaper than other progression systems