Mithril Guide: Every Source, Gear Costs & Spending Priority Calculator
Quick Summary: Mithril is the primary material for hero gear crafting and upgrades. It's scarce, time-gated, and spending it wrong can set you back months. This guide maps every acquisition source, shows exact costs per gear piece, and gives you the optimal spending order to maximize combat power per Mithril spent.
Mithril is the single most impactful resource in Kingshot's gear economy. Forge Hammers upgrade existing gear — but Mithril is what lets you craft the gear in the first place. Players who optimize their Mithril income and spending outpace players with more playtime but worse allocation.
What Is Mithril Used For?
Mithril serves three primary purposes:
| Use | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Crafting | Create new hero equipment from blueprints | ★★★★★ Primary use |
| Gear Enhancement | Transferring upgrades between gear pieces | ★★★★☆ Important |
| Exclusive Gear Crafting | Create hero-specific exclusive equipment | ★★★★★ Endgame |
Never spend Mithril on Mastery Reforge. Reforging returns only 50-60% of materials. Always use Enhancement (200 gems, 100% transfer) instead. See our Gear Enhancement Guide for details.
Every Mithril Source Ranked
Not all Mithril sources are equal. Here's every source ranked by efficiency and accessibility:
| Rank | Source | Mithril/Week | Cost | Accessibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Source | Notes | Priority | ||
| ------ | -------- | ------- | ---------- | ||
| 1 | Mystic Trial Shop | Weekly reset — buy every restock | ★★★★★ Best free source | ||
| 2 | Bear Hunt Rewards | Every 2 days with alliance | ★★★★★ Don't miss | ||
| 3 | Alliance Shop | Daily purchase available | ★★★★☆ Buy daily | ||
| 4 | Daily Events | Small consistent amounts | ★★★★☆ Free, consistent | ||
| 5 | Strongest Governor | Event placement rewards | ★★★☆☆ Scales with placement | ||
| 6 | KvK Rewards | Large batches, periodic | ★★★★☆ Critical seasonal source | ||
| 7 | Lucky Hero Gear Chests | Variable | Chest keys | Random | Chance-based — not reliable |
| 8 | Premium Packs | Varies | Real money | Anytime | Only during discount events |
Weekly Income Target
Estimated Weekly Mithril Income by Player Type:
| Player Type | Weekly Mithril | Monthly Mithril | Primary Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Type | Weekly Mithril Income | Monthly Income | Key Sources |
| ------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | ------------- |
| F2P (Active) | Low-Medium | Consistent small batches | Trial Shop + Alliance Shop + Bear Hunt |
| Low Spender | Medium | Noticeably higher | Above + occasional packs |
| Heavy Spender | High | Large batches regularly | Above + all premium sources |
The exact Mithril income varies by kingdom age, event participation, and Crystal Cave stage. Track your own intake for a week to set meaningful goals.
Gear Crafting Costs by Rarity
Each gear rarity tier requires progressively more Mithril. Understanding the full cost helps plan your spending:
| Gear Rarity | Mithril per Piece | Total for 6-Piece Set | Time to Farm (F2P) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common (Green) | Low Mithril | Days | Easiest to craft |
| Uncommon (Blue) | Moderate Mithril | ~1 day | Good early upgrade |
| Rare (Purple) | Significant Mithril | ~1 week | Mid-game target |
| Epic (Gold) | High Mithril | ~2-3 weeks | Meaningful power jump |
| Legendary (Orange) | Very High Mithril | ~6-8 weeks | Long-term goal |
| Mythic (Red) | Extremely High Mithril | ~4-6 months | Endgame only |
Check your in-game Forge for exact Mithril costs per piece — they vary by gear slot (Weapon costs more than Ring, for example).
Total for 3 full Mythic sets: A massive Mithril investment representing many months of F2P farming. Don't plan for this early — focus on Legendary sets first.
Cost jump spotlight: The Legendary → Mythic jump is the steepest. A single Mythic piece costs as much as an entire Epic set. Plan accordingly and use Enhancement to transfer existing gear upgrades when you craft upgrades.
Mithril Spending Priority
Where you spend Mithril matters more than how much you earn. Here's the optimal order:
| Priority | What to Craft | Why | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Infantry Helmet + Chest | Highest-impact pieces (most stats per piece) on your largest troop group | ★★★★★ |
| #2 | Infantry Full Set | Complete Infantry set for formation tanking | ★★★★★ |
| #3 | Archer Weapon + Helmet | DPS pieces for your second-largest troop group | ★★★★☆ |
| #4 | Archer Full Set | Full DPS gear for backline damage | ★★★★☆ |
| #5 | Cavalry High-Impact Pieces | Weapon + Helmet for cavalry | ★★★☆☆ |
| #6 | Cavalry Full Set | Complete cavalry set | ★★★☆☆ |
| #7 | Exclusive Gear | Hero-specific equipment (endgame) | ★★★★★ |
Why Infantry Gear First?
The reasoning mirrors the Truegold Infantry-first strategy:
- Infantry is 50%+ of every formation
- Infantry gear provides Health and Defense — survival stats
- Longer infantry survival = more total damage from your archers
- A single Mythic Infantry helmet provides more total value than spreading Mithril across 3 troop types
For the full mathematical breakdown of Infantry-first strategy, see our Truegold Guide.
Mithril vs Forge Hammers: Understanding Both
Players often confuse Mithril and Forge Hammers. They're complementary but serve different purposes:
| Mithril | Forge Hammers | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Craft NEW gear | Upgrade EXISTING gear levels |
| Best Source | Mystic Trial Shop | Bear Hunt |
| F2P Bottleneck? | Yes — biggest gear bottleneck | Yes — secondary bottleneck |
| Affects | Which rarity gear you have | How leveled that gear is |
| Priority | Craft full sets first | Level gear after crafting |
The right order: Craft an Epic set → Level it to 60-80 → Craft Legendary replacement → Enhance (transfer levels) → Level the Legendary → Eventually craft Mythic → Enhance again
Mystic Trial Shop: Mithril vs Other Items
The Mystic Trial Shop is your best Mithril source, but it competes with other valuable items. Here's the priority:
| Item | Misty Crystal Cost | Priority | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mithril | High value per crystal | ★★★★★ Always Buy | Primary gear crafting material |
| Development TP Components | Per component | ★★★★☆ Buy After Mithril | Important but slower ROI |
| Mythic Hero Shards | Per shard | ★★★☆☆ Selective | Only for heroes you're actively building |
| Lucky Hero Equipment Chests | Per chest | ★★☆☆☆ Skip | RNG-based, inconsistent value |
| Truegold Ore | Per ore unit | ★★★☆☆ Situational | Only if Ore-bottlenecked |
| Charm Materials | Per material | ★★☆☆☆ Skip | Better sourced from Alliance Shop |
Rule of thumb: Buy ALL available Mithril every shop reset. Only after Mithril is sold out should you consider other items.
F2P Mithril Milestones
Track your progress against these benchmarks to gauge if you're on track:
| Month | Milestone | Cumulative Mithril Spent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Epic Infantry set crafted | First significant combat upgrade |
| 2 | Full Epic Archer set crafted | Backline fully upgraded |
| 3 | Epic Cavalry set + Infantry Legendary started | Full Epic coverage |
| 4-5 | Full Legendary Infantry set | Large PvP power spike |
| 6-7 | Full Legendary Archer set | Backline Legendary upgrade |
| 8+ | Legendary Cavalry + start Mythic pieces | Endgame approach begins |
| 12+ | First full Mythic set (Infantry) | True endgame milestone |
Remember: Use Enhancement (200 gems) to transfer levels from your old Epic gear to new Legendary pieces. You keep 100% of your Forge Hammer investment.
What to Remember
- Mystic Trial Shop is your best Mithril source — buy ALL Mithril every reset, no exceptions
- Never use Mastery Reforge — Enhancement (200 gems) transfers 100% of materials vs 50-60% (Enhancement Guide)
- Craft Infantry gear first — survivability multiplier > raw DPS per Mithril spent
- Complete full sets before spreading — set bonuses outweigh individual piece upgrades
- Mithril crafts gear, Forge Hammers level it — both are bottlenecks, both require optimization
- F2P timeline to first Mythic set: ~12 months — patience and consistency win
For gear upgrade strategy after crafting, see our Gear Guide. For Forge Hammer farming, see our Bear Hunt Guide.