Verdict: Early-game progression only — legendary heroes are the core of every march — if this one matches your kingdom generation, shards here are rarely wasted.
Conquest Stats (Max Level)
| Attack | Defense | Health |
|---|---|---|
| 2,128 | 2,220 | 41,624 |
Shard Costs per Star Level
Unlock cost: 20 shards. Each star has six tiers — the table below shows shards per tier and the total per star.
| Star | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2★ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 40 |
| 3★ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 115 |
| 4★ | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 100 | 300 |
| 5★ | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
| Total to 5★ | 1,065 | ||||||
Unlocked via: Hall of Governors (Generation 1) or VIP special packs.
Exception: Amadeus can only be star-upgraded with their own specific shards — general Mythic shards do not work.
Skills & Per-Level Upgrades
Combo Slash
Casts enemies in the target area upward followed by three powerful slashes, each dealing Attack * 224% damage.
| Lv 1 | 160% Damage |
| Lv 2 | 176% Damage |
| Lv 3 | 192% Damage |
| Lv 4 | 208% Damage |
| Lv 5 | 224% Damage |
Arcane Swordship
Releases a burst of arcane energy with each sword slash, dealing Attack * 23% damage to frontal foes.
| Lv 1 | 15% Damage |
| Lv 2 | 17% Damage |
| Lv 3 | 19% Damage |
| Lv 4 | 21% Damage |
| Lv 5 | 23% Damage |
Onslaught
Master at pressing his advantage, increasing Attack by 48% when Health is below 50%.
| Lv 1 | 16% Attack |
| Lv 2 | 24% Attack |
| Lv 3 | 32% Attack |
| Lv 4 | 40% Attack |
| Lv 5 | 48% Attack |
Exclusive Gear: Aegis of Fate
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 281,250 |
| Attack | 431 |
| Defense | 562 |
| Health | 8,437 |
Double Parry Conquest
Skillful parrier, reducing damage taken by 30%.
Expedition Mode
| Bonus | Value |
|---|---|
| Infantry Attack | +260.20% |
| Infantry Defense | +260.20% |
Battle Ready
Excels in boosting morale, increasing the total Squads' Lethality by 25%.
Way of the Blade
Upgrade Strategy
Amadeus sits in D Tier — founding roster: early-game progression only — do not spend current-era shards here. Legendary heroes are the core of every march — but only when matched to your kingdom generation.
- Star priority: unlock at 20 shards, then push stars while each tier still costs under ~100 shards; slow down at 4★–5★ and keep this hero matched to your current-era roster.
- Skill order: level the damage skill first, then the survival skill — check the upgrade tables above and feed whichever skill scales hardest per level.
- Class fit: Infantry soaks damage for the whole march — pair them with your frontline research before judging their performance.
- Stop signal: Do not invest current-era shards here at all. Use the hero only if you have spare shards lying around.
Fully starring any hero takes 1,065 shards (+20 to unlock). That is months of event income — spend it where the tier list says it compounds, not on older-generation carries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amadeus worth investing in Kingshot?
Amadeus is early-game progression only in the current Gen 7 era (D Tier — founding roster). Match your spending to your kingdom's generation — younger kingdoms get more mileage from older generations.
How many shards does it take to max Amadeus?
1,065 shards across all five star levels, plus 20 shards to unlock. The 5★ jump alone costs 600 — over half the total.
How do you get Amadeus shards?
Unlock/sources: Hall of Governors (Generation 1) or VIP special packs. Shards also come from Intel Missions, Conquest stages, Hero Hall, VIP Shop, recruitment, events and packs.