Speedups Optimization Guide: When to Use & Save for Maximum Value
Quick Summary: The biggest speedup mistake is using them immediately instead of saving for major events. Hall of Governors, KvK, and Strongest Governor events provide 2-3x point multipliers that dramatically increase the value of your speedups. Save red-marked items for these events, use largest speedups first, and apply them during kingdom buffs for maximum efficiency.
Speedups are one of Kingshot's most valuable resources. The difference between good players and great players often comes down to speedup management. Use them wisely, and you'll dominate events. Waste them carelessly, and you'll always lag behind.
The Golden Rule of Speedups
The Core Principle: Major events like Hall of Governors, KvK, and Strongest Governor provide massive point multipliers that can 2-3x your rewards compared to using items immediately outside events.
Example:
- Using 10,000 speedups outside events: 10,000 points
- Using 10,000 speedups during Hall of Governors: 20,000-30,000 points
Why This Matters: The same speedup investment yields dramatically different returns based on timing. Patience multiplies your rewards exponentially.
Critical Mistake: Using speedups the moment you get them is throwing away 50-66% of their potential value. Always save for events unless absolutely necessary.
Red-Marked Items: Save for Major Events
In your inventory, certain items are marked with red indicators. These are specifically flagged for event optimization:
What Red-Marked Means: These items should be saved for Hall of Governors, KvK, and Strongest Governor events where point multipliers dramatically increase their value.
Common Red-Marked Items:
- Universal speedups
- Construction speedups
- Research speedups
- Training speedups
- Troop training items
- Hero XP materials
- Resource packages
When to Use Red-Marked Items:
- Hall of Governors event (major point multipliers)
- KvK Preparation Phase (kingdom competition)
- Strongest Governor event (individual rankings)
- Kingdom buffs + event combination (maximum efficiency)
When NOT to Use:
- Random construction finishing
- Impatience (waiting a few hours normally)
- Minor convenience upgrades
- Outside active events
Major Events for Speedup Usage
Hall of Governors
Top Priority EventWhy It's Perfect for Speedups:
- Multiple stages with cumulative point requirements
- Massive reward tiers based on point accumulation
- Point multipliers for speedup usage
- Targets individual progression (construction, research, training)
Optimal Strategy:
- Save speedups for 2-3 weeks before event
- Get research/construction to 99% completion before event
- Use speedups during kingdom buffs for bonus efficiency
- Target overall rankings for maximum rewards
Point Value: Using speedups during this event yields 2-3x more value than outside events, making it the premiere speedup-spending occasion.
Optimal Speedup Usage Strategies
Use Largest Speedups First
Why This Matters: Minimize clicking and save time. Using one 7-day speedup is dramatically faster than clicking 168 1-hour speedups.
Priority Order:
- 7-day speedups
- 3-day speedups
- 1-day speedups
- 8-hour speedups
- 3-hour speedups
- 1-hour speedups
Apply to Longest Projects
The Power Efficiency Rule: Using speedups on longer construction or research projects generates greater power gains per speedup used.
Example:
- 1 day speedup on 5-minute project: Minimal power gain
- 1 day speedup on 30-day research: Massive power gain
Strategy: Always apply speedups to your longest-duration active projects for maximum power efficiency.
Stack with Kingdom Buffs
Pro Strategy: Using a 3-day speedup during a kingdom-wide construction buff generates far more points and power than using it randomly.
Buff Types to Watch:
- Construction speed buffs
- Research speed buffs
- Training speed buffs
- Multi-buff stacks (when multiple buffs are active simultaneously)
Coordination: Work with alliance leaders to activate buffs during peak times when many players can benefit. Your speedup usage during coordinated buff windows maximizes efficiency.
Speedup Categories & Priorities
Construction Speedups
Best Uses:
- Town Center upgrades (unlocks new features)
- Academy upgrades (unlocks research)
- Hospital capacity upgrades (Battle Phase preparation)
- Economic building upgrades (long-term resource generation)
Event Priority: HIGH for Hall of Governors and KvK Preparation Phase
Save or Use:
- Save: For event point multipliers
- Use immediately only if: Blocking critical progression (TC upgrade that unlocks troops/features)
Efficiency Tip: Queue 4 builders (via VIP or purchases) to maximize simultaneous construction. Using speedups on multiple parallel projects compounds efficiency.
The 99% Completion Strategy
One of the most powerful speedup strategies involves pre-positioning progression before events:
How It Works
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Before Event: Get expensive projects to 99% completion
- 30-day research to 29 days, 23 hours
- 15-day construction to 14 days, 23 hours
- Keep them incomplete but nearly done
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During Event: Use speedups to finish these projects instantly
- Earn full point credit for the entire project
- Maximize point efficiency per speedup used
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Result: Massive point gains with minimal speedup investment
Practical Application
Week Before Hall of Governors:
- Get 3-4 major research projects to 99%
- Get 2-3 expensive building upgrades to 99%
- Accumulate speedups
During Event:
- Finish all pre-positioned projects for instant point bursts
- Start new projects and use speedups on those too
- Combine with kingdom buffs for maximum efficiency
Pro Tip: This strategy turns weeks of waiting into massive event point hauls, often making the difference between top rankings and mediocre performance.
Speedup Management by Player Type
F2P Speedup Strategy
Income Sources:
- Daily quests and missions
- Event rewards
- Alliance gifts
- Mystic Trial rewards
- Kingdom events
Management Strategy:
- Never use speedups casually: Every speedup is precious
- Save 100% for major events: Hall of Governors, KvK, Strongest Governor
- Hoard ruthlessly: Build up 50k+ speedups before spending
- Prioritize research speedups: Research provides best long-term value
Event Approach:
- Target realistic reward tiers (don't overspend trying for top 50)
- Focus on cumulative rewards over rankings
- Use speedups during kingdom buffs for bonus efficiency
F2P Reality: Your speedup supply is limited. Saving 2-3 months of speedups for one major event push often yields better results than using them continuously.
Common Speedup Mistakes
Don't Do This:
- Using speedups immediately instead of saving for events (2-3x value loss)
- Burning speedups on healing for event points (worst efficiency)
- Using speedups outside kingdom buff windows
- Applying speedups to short-duration projects instead of long ones
- Using small speedups when large ones are available (time waste)
- Finishing 5-minute projects with speedups (unnecessary)
- Ignoring the 99% completion strategy before events
- Using speedups during non-event periods just to satisfy impatience
- Forgetting to coordinate with alliance for buff timing
Advanced Speedup Tactics
- Buff stacking: Coordinate multiple kingdom buffs simultaneously for compounding returns
- Alliance coordination: Time personal speedup usage with alliance buff activations
- Event calendars: Track event schedules to plan speedup accumulation cycles
- Selective hoarding: Save specific speedup types for their optimal events
- Power spike timing: Mass-use speedups before KvK matchmaking to influence kingdom power calculations
- Reward tier targeting: Calculate exact speedup usage needed to hit specific reward tiers
- Emergency reserves: Always maintain 10k+ speedups for unexpected defensive needs
- Research prioritization: During events, focus speedups on research over construction (better points)
- Training chains: Queue multiple training projects to maximize training speedup efficiency
Speedup Efficiency Calculator
| Usage Scenario | Point Multiplier | Relative Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Governors (optimal) | 3x | Best |
| KvK Preparation + Kingdom Buff | 2.5x | Excellent |
| Strongest Governor | 2x | Very Good |
| KvK Preparation (no buff) | 2x | Very Good |
| Random Event | 1.2x | Poor |
| Outside Events | 1x | Worst |
Conclusion: Using speedups during Hall of Governors or KvK with buffs provides 2.5-3x more value than random usage.
Summary
Speedups are among Kingshot's most valuable resources. The core principle is simple: save red-marked items for major events (Hall of Governors, KvK, Strongest Governor) where 2-3x point multipliers dramatically increase their value. Use largest speedups first, apply them to longest projects, and coordinate with kingdom buffs for maximum efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Save speedups for Hall of Governors, KvK, and Strongest Governor (2-3x multipliers)
- Red-marked items should never be used outside major events
- Use largest speedups first to minimize clicking and save time
- Apply speedups to longest-duration projects for best power gains
- Get projects to 99% before events, finish during events for full points
- Stack speedup usage with kingdom buffs for compounding efficiency
- Healing speedups have worst point efficiency (use only for burst healing emergencies)
- Coordinate with alliance for optimal buff timing
- F2P players must save 100% for events (every speedup matters)
- Even whales should save speedups strategically rather than using randomly
Master speedup management, and you'll consistently outperform players with higher power but poor resource discipline. Patience and strategic timing multiply your rewards exponentially.