Resource Gathering Events Guide: Maximum Efficiency Strategies
Quick Summary: Resource gathering events reward you for collecting resources from the world map. Success depends on gathering speed, march capacity, and continuous march management. Use Gordon or Howard as gathering heroes, send 5 marches to Level 6+ tiles, and gather during kingdom buffs for maximum efficiency.
Resource gathering events are among the most accessible events in Kingshot, requiring no combat and no speedup spending. These events reward active players who manage their marches efficiently and understand gathering mechanics.
Event Types Overview
Individual Gathering Events:
- Reward personal resource collection
- Rankings based on total resources gathered
- Usually 24-72 hours duration
- Rewards scale with gathering volume
Alliance Gathering Events:
- Reward collective alliance gathering
- Contribution-based rewards
- Encourages alliance coordination
- Often paired with alliance territory buffs
Kingdom Gathering Competitions:
- Cross-kingdom gathering races
- Requires strategic resource targeting
- Best rewards for top performers
- Often during KvK preparation phases
Frequency: Gathering events occur 2-4 times per month, making them consistent reward sources for active players.
Gathering Mechanics Fundamentals
How Gathering Works
- Send March: Deploy troops to resource tile
- Travel Time: March reaches tile
- Gathering Phase: Troops collect resources over time
- Return Trip: March brings resources back to castle
- Collection: Resources added to your inventory
Key Variables:
- March Capacity: How many resources one march can carry
- Gathering Speed: How fast troops collect resources
- Number of Marches: How many simultaneous gathering trips
- Tile Level: Higher level tiles have more resources
Resource Tile Levels
| Tile Level | Resources Available | Gathering Speed | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1-2 | Low | Very Slow | None |
| Level 3-4 | Moderate | Slow | Low |
| Level 5-6 | High | Moderate | Medium |
| Level 7-8 | Very High | Fast | High |
| Level 9-10 | Maximum | Very Fast | Very High |
Optimal Strategy: Focus on Level 6-8 tiles for best balance of availability and gathering speed. Level 9-10 tiles are often overcrowded or far from your castle.
Best Gathering Heroes
S-Tier Gathering Heroes
Gordon (Best Overall)
- +25% Gathering Speed (1st skill)
- +25% March Capacity (2nd skill)
- F2P friendly (easily obtainable)
- Works for all resource types
Why Gordon is #1: Combined gathering speed and capacity makes him the most efficient gathering hero. Even at low star levels, Gordon outperforms most other heroes.
Howard (Excellent Alternative)
- +25% Gathering Speed
- Strong economic buffs
- Common hero (easy to star up)
- Great for F2P players
Edwin (Specialized)
- Good gathering bonuses
- Economic focus
- Decent alternative if you lack Gordon/Howard
Hero Investment Priority: Gordon should be one of your first hero investments. His gathering efficiency pays for itself in saved time over months.
Optimal Gathering Strategies
The 5-March System
Unlock All March Queues:
- Base marches: 3
- VIP bonuses: +1-2 marches
- Target: 5 total marches minimum
Continuous Cycling:
- Send all 5 marches to nearby Level 6+ tiles
- When first march returns, immediately resend
- Rotate through marches continuously
- Never let march capacity sit idle
Time Management: Check game every 30-60 minutes during gathering events to resend completed marches. Consistent attention yields 2-3x more resources than sporadic play.
Overnight Strategy: Before bed, send all marches to maximum capacity tiles (Level 7-8) that will take 6-8 hours to complete. Wake up, collect, repeat.
Resource Type Priority
Food & Wood (Fastest Gathering)
Why Prioritize:
- Most abundant tiles on map
- Fastest gathering speed
- Highest event point generation per hour
- Less competition than stone/iron
Event Strategy: Focus entirely on food and wood during gathering events unless specific event requirements demand other resources.
Tile Selection:
- Food: Level 6-7 tiles (abundant, fast)
- Wood: Level 6-7 tiles (abundant, fast)
Point Efficiency: Food and wood tiles complete faster, allowing more march cycles per hour. This generates more event points than slowly gathering stone/iron.
Gathering Speed Optimization
Research Priorities:
- Gathering Speed (all types) in Academy Economy tree
- March Capacity research
- Load Capacity improvements
Equipment:
- Gathering speed gear (equip on gathering hero)
- March capacity equipment
- Gathering preset equipment sets
Kingdom Buffs:
- Gathering speed buffs (50-100% increase)
- March capacity buffs
- Coordinate with alliance for buff timing
Troop Selection:
- Send highest tier troops available (faster gathering)
- Match troop type to hero (if hero has troop-specific bonuses)
- Fill march capacity completely
Castle Position:
- Move castle near resource-rich areas during events
- Reduce march time = more gathering cycles
- Position near alliance territory for buffs
Combined Effect: Maxed gathering research + Gordon + kingdom buff + good gear = 3-4x faster gathering than base speed.
Alliance Territory Gathering
What It Is: Alliance territory provides special resource tiles with massive bonuses for alliance members.
Benefits:
- 50-100% gathering speed increase
- Protected gathering (safe from enemy attacks)
- Higher resource tile density
- Alliance-wide buffs
Strategy: During gathering events, prioritize alliance territory tiles over regular world map tiles. The speed boost compounds massively over multiple marches.
Buff Coordination: Alliance leaders can activate gathering buffs that affect all members in territory. Time your gathering to coincide with these buffs.
Access Requirements: Must be in alliance to access territory. Strong alliances control more territory = more gathering opportunities.
Event-Specific Strategies
Individual Gathering Events
Goal: Maximize personal resource collection
Strategy:
- Send 5 marches continuously
- Focus on food/wood (fastest completion)
- Use Gordon/Howard as lead hero
- Gather during kingdom buffs
- Check and resend marches every 30-60 minutes
Ranking Strategy: Top 100 rewards are usually achievable for active players. Target reward tiers based on your activity level:
- Very active (check every 30 min): Top 50-100
- Moderately active (check every 2 hours): Top 500
- Casual (few times per day): Top 2000
Resource Management: Use gathered resources immediately or store in backpack to avoid raids. Gathering events make you a target for attackers.
Gathering Presets & Automation
Formation Presets: Save gathering formations for one-click deployment:
- Gordon + full march capacity
- Specific troop types
- Equipment loadouts
Quick Send: Use preset formations to send marches instantly without manual hero/troop selection. This saves 10-15 seconds per march, compounding to significant time savings over hundreds of marches.
Equipment Sets: Create gathering equipment preset:
- All gathering speed gear
- March capacity items
- One-click swap between combat and gathering gear
March Templates: Set up templates for different scenarios:
- Maximum capacity (overnight gathering)
- Speed gathering (food/wood during active play)
- Protected gathering (alliance territory)
Time Savings: Presets reduce march sending from 30 seconds to 5 seconds. Over 100 marches per event, this saves 40+ minutes of clicking.
Common Gathering Mistakes
Avoid These Errors:
- Sending marches to Level 1-3 tiles (too slow)
- Letting march queues sit idle between gathering trips
- Gathering during non-event periods without purpose
- Ignoring Gordon investment (saves months of time)
- Gathering stone/iron when food/wood is faster for events
- Not using alliance territory buffs
- Sending incomplete marches (fill capacity completely)
- Forgetting to recall marches before going offline for extended periods
- Gathering in dangerous areas without shield (risk of losing troops)
- Not coordinating with kingdom buffs
Gathering Safety
Risk Assessment: Gathering marches can be attacked by enemy players. Your troops can be wounded/killed and resources stolen.
Safe Gathering Zones:
- Alliance territory (protected)
- Near your castle (quick retreat)
- During kingdom peace periods
- In areas controlled by friendly alliances
Dangerous Gathering:
- Enemy territory
- Disputed areas during war
- Far from your castle
- High-level tiles in contested zones
Emergency Recall: If you see enemies approaching, immediately recall gathering marches. Losing marches wastes the entire gathering time.
Shield Usage: If gathering in dangerous areas, consider using a shield to protect your castle while marches are out. Enemies can't hit your castle, but can still attack marches.
Scout First: Check surrounding area for enemy castles before sending marches to distant tiles.
Resource Management Post-Gathering
Immediate Use:
- Construction projects
- Troop training
- Research
- Gear upgrades
Storage Strategy:
- Keep excess in backpack (protected from raids)
- Only open resource packs when ready to use
- Don't let resources sit in castle unprotected
Trade Resources: If you have massive surplus of one resource, consider:
- Trading with alliance members
- Using market (if available)
- Saving for future needs
Event Planning: Stockpile resources before major events (Hall of Governors, KvK) when you'll need massive quantities for construction/training/research.
F2P Tip: Gathering is your primary income source. Never buy resource packs with gems. Active gathering provides 100x more value.
Gathering Event Rewards
Personal Rewards:
- Resource packs
- Speedups (universal, construction, training)
- Hero XP materials
- Equipment materials
- Gems
- VIP points
Milestone Rewards:
- Cumulative gathering thresholds
- Scales with total resources gathered
- Accessible to all players
Ranking Rewards:
- Top 50: Premium rewards (massive speedups, rare items)
- Top 500: Excellent rewards (significant speedups, materials)
- Top 2000: Good rewards (speedups, resources)
- Participation: Basic rewards (still worthwhile)
Value Assessment: Even moderate participation (top 2000) in gathering events provides rewards worth several days of normal gameplay. These events are extremely F2P-friendly.
Gathering Optimization by Player Type
F2P Gathering Strategy
Goal: Maximize gathering efficiency to compensate for lack of purchased resources
Hero Investment: Invest hero shards in Gordon BEFORE combat heroes. The time saved over months is worth more than marginal combat improvements.
Research Priority: Max gathering speed research in Academy before most battle research. Resources enable everything else.
March Management: Check game 5-10 times per day to resend marches. Consistent activity yields massive resource accumulation over time.
VIP Focus: Target VIP 6 for extra march queue. This 4th-5th march slot increases gathering by 25-33%.
Alliance Choice: Join strong alliance with good territory control. Territory buffs provide massive gathering advantages.
F2P Reality: Active gathering provides 90% of your resource income. Master this, and you'll compete with spenders.
Advanced Gathering Tactics
Tile Sniping: Scan map for abandoned high-level tiles (Level 8-9) where previous gatherer was attacked or recalled. These tiles have partial resources and immediate availability.
Territory Control: During alliance territory events, coordinate with alliance to control resource-rich map sections. Block enemy access to best tiles.
Teleport Gathering: For major gathering events, teleport near tile clusters to minimize march time. One teleport can yield 20-30% more gathering efficiency.
Buff Stacking: Stack kingdom gathering buff + alliance territory buff + equipment + hero bonuses for 300-400% gathering speed.
Overnight Optimization: Calculate exact march capacity and tile level to ensure marches complete just as you wake up. Maximize sleep efficiency.
Event Calendar: Track gathering event schedules. Save stamina and focus for high-reward events instead of gathering randomly.
Resource Prediction: Check upcoming construction/research requirements. Gather specific resources you'll need 2-3 days before major projects.
Summary
Resource gathering events are among the most F2P-friendly events in Kingshot. Success depends on active march management, using Gordon or Howard as gathering heroes, focusing on food/wood tiles (Level 6+), and coordinating with alliance territory buffs. Send 5 marches continuously, check every 30-60 minutes to resend, and gather during kingdom buffs for maximum efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Gordon is the best gathering hero (invest in him early)
- Send 5 marches continuously to Level 6+ tiles
- Focus on food/wood (fastest gathering for event points)
- Use alliance territory for 50-100% speed bonuses
- Gather during kingdom buffs for compound efficiency
- Check and resend marches every 30-60 minutes
- Save gathering formations as presets (save time)
- Max gathering speed research in Academy Economy tree
- F2P players can compete equally in gathering events
- Active gathering provides 90% of F2P resource income
For academy research priorities including gathering speed, see our Academy Research Guide. For resource protection strategies, check our Resource Protection Guide.