Alliance Championship Guide: Win Strategy & Best Formations
Quick Summary: Alliance Championship is a 6-alliance PvP tournament where only your top 20 registered members contribute to scoring. Use 50% Infantry, 20% Cavalry, 30% Archers formation. Coordinate lane assignments, activate buffs before registration, and focus on winning 3 out of 5 rounds for maximum rewards.
The Alliance Championship is Kingshot's premier competitive PvP event where six alliances battle across five rounds to prove dominance. Unlike open-world PvP, this structured tournament requires strategic planning, proper lane assignments, and coordinated execution to win.
Event Structure
Event Duration: 5 days total
Registration Phase: 2 days before battles begin
Battle Phase: 5 rounds over 3 days
Participants: 6 alliances compete simultaneously
Scoring: Only top 20 registered members per alliance count
Win Condition: Alliance with most round victories ranks 1st
Lanes: 3 lanes per alliance (Main, Secondary, Tertiary)
Optimal Troop Formation
The widely accepted meta formation for Alliance Championship is 50% Infantry, 20% Cavalry, 30% Archers (50-20-30 ratio).
Why This Formation Works
50% Infantry:
- Forms defensive frontline
- Absorbs enemy damage
- Protects your damage dealers
- High health pool sustains through long battles
20% Cavalry:
- Provides flanking bonuses
- Mobility for quick strikes
- Counter enemy archer formations
- Adds tactical flexibility
30% Archers:
- Primary damage output
- Lethality-focused DPS
- Weakens enemy frontline
- Kills accumulate faster
Alternative Formations
Aggressive Formation (40-20-40)
Use When:
- You significantly outpower the opponent
- You need quick knockout victories
- Enemy has weak infantry
Trade-off: Less frontline durability, higher risk
Lane Assignment Strategy
Each alliance fields three lanes. Proper assignment is critical because mismatched lanes lose automatically.
Lane 1 (Main Lane)
Assign: Top 5-8 strongest players
Goal: Dominate and wipe out enemy units
Hero Focus: Offensive heroes (Amadeus, Petra, Helga)
Formation: Standard 50-20-30 or aggressive 40-20-40
Why It Matters: Main lane victories often swing entire rounds
Lane 2 (Secondary Lane)
Assign: Mid-tier members (ranks 9-15 in power)
Goal: Hold ground and prevent enemy breakthrough
Hero Focus: Balanced heroes (Zoe, Jabel, Quinn)
Formation: Standard 50-20-30
Why It Matters: Prevents total collapse if Main Lane struggles
Lane 3 (Tertiary Lane)
Assign: Active members (ranks 16-20)
Goal: Participate and contribute points
Hero Focus: Best available heroes per player
Formation: Defensive 60-15-25 if outmatched
Why It Matters: Every bit of damage contributes to total score
Critical Rule: Only the top 20 registered members count toward alliance score. Having 21+ members register doesn't help. Coordinate to ensure your strongest 20 sign up.
Pre-Registration Preparation
Before you register for Alliance Championship, complete these steps. Once registered, your stats lock for the entire event.
Pre-Battle Checklist
- Activate all pet skills (they stay active post-registration)
- Apply all combat buffs and consumables
- Equip best hero gear on your main march
- Max Lethality and Attack research if possible
- Set your troop formation (50-20-30 default)
- Coordinate lane assignment with alliance leadership
- Verify you're in top 20 combat power if competing for spots
Pro Tip: Use your pet skills and bonus buffs BEFORE registering. Once you register, those buffs stay active for the entire event, even if the normal cooldown expires.
Round-by-Round Strategy
Alliance Championship consists of 5 rounds. You need to win at least 3 rounds to secure top placement.
Round 1-2 (Early Rounds):
- Scout enemy formations
- Test your lane matchups
- Identify weak opponents
- Don't burn all consumables yet
Round 3 (Midpoint):
- Critical round if you're 1-1
- Coordinate lane swaps if needed
- Use secondary buffs strategically
Round 4-5 (Final Rounds):
- Go all-in on must-win rounds
- Save strongest consumables for here
- Communication is critical
- Every point matters for tiebreakers
Hero Selection by Lane
Main Lane Heroes
Premium Option:
- Amadeus (tank, attack buffs)
- Petra (cavalry DPS)
- Helga (lethality buffs)
F2P Option:
- Zoe (tank, healing)
- Jabel (cavalry DPS)
- Quinn (archer support)
Why These Work: Balance of survivability and damage output
Secondary Lane Heroes
Defensive Build:
- Eric (stun, defender)
- Hilde (healing support)
- Marlin (archer DPS, freeze)
Balanced Build:
- Zoe (infantry tank)
- Petra (cavalry damage)
- Rosa (archer buffs)
Why These Work: Can hold against stronger opponents
Rewards Breakdown
Individual Rewards
Based on your personal damage contribution:
| Damage Tier | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Top 3 in Alliance | Legendary Hero Shards, Mythic Gear Chests, Large Resource Packs |
| Top 10 in Alliance | Epic Hero Shards, Epic Gear Chests, Medium Resources |
| Top 20 in Alliance | Rare Hero Shards, Rare Gear Chests, Small Resources |
| Participation | Basic rewards for registering |
Even if your alliance loses, high personal contribution still earns individual rewards.
Advanced Tactics
Lane Swapping Mid-Event
If you discover a mismatch after Round 1, some alliances coordinate lane swaps:
Scenario 1: Your weakest lane faces enemy's strongest
- Solution: Swap your mid-tier players to that lane
Scenario 2: Enemy has consistent weak lane
- Solution: Stack your strongest in that lane for guaranteed wins
Warning: Lane swaps require coordination and aren't always allowed by game mechanics. Confirm with your alliance leader.
Buff Timing
Consumable Management: Don't blow all buffs in Round 1. Save high-value consumables (ATK+50%, Lethality+30%, etc.) for Rounds 3-5 when outcomes matter most.
Communication Protocols
Establish these before the event starts:
- Designate a shot-caller for lane assignments
- Create a reporting system for round results
- Set up quick-response channels for tactical adjustments
- Share battle reports after each round to identify weaknesses
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Do This:
- Registering more than 20 members (extras don't count)
- Failing to activate buffs before registration
- Using all consumables in early rounds
- Assigning strongest players to random lanes
- Ignoring enemy formations and compositions
- Solo decision-making without alliance coordination
- Neglecting pre-event gear and hero optimization
F2P vs Spender Strategy
F2P Strategy
Goal: Maximize contribution within your power tier
Approach:
- Register early to secure top 20 slot
- Use defensive formations (60-15-25) to survive longer
- Focus on consistent damage over quick knockouts
- Coordinate with similar-power allies for lane synergy
- Save any premium buffs for final 2 rounds
Realistic Expectation: Aim for top 10 individual contribution in your alliance
Is Alliance Championship Worth It?
For F2P: High priority. One of the best sources of Alliance Tokens and hero shards without spending.
For Low Spenders: Essential. Competitive event where moderate investment yields strong returns.
For Whales: Core event. Demonstrates account strength and provides exclusive rewards unavailable elsewhere.
Overall Rating: 9/10 - Top-tier rewards, strategic depth, and alliance bonding make this a must-participate event.
Alliance Champion Calculator Tool
Pro Tip: Use our Alliance Champion Calculator to quickly determine optimal lane assignments based on your top 20 members' power levels. Input member stats and get instant recommendations for Main Lane, Secondary Lane, and Sacrifice Lane distribution.
Summary
Alliance Championship is a strategic PvP tournament where coordination beats individual power. Success requires proper lane assignments, optimal 50-20-30 formations, pre-registration buff activation, and alliance-wide communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Only top 20 registered members contribute to alliance score
- Use 50% Infantry, 20% Cavalry, 30% Archers for most battles
- Assign strongest players to Main Lane, balanced players to Secondary
- Activate pet skills and buffs BEFORE registration (they persist)
- Win 3 out of 5 rounds to secure top rankings
- Coordinate with your alliance - solo play loses tournaments
For hero optimization, see our Best Hero Combinations guide. For gear priorities, check our Gear Guide.