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Troop Training vs. Promotion: Which One is Better and When?

I get this question a lot: Should you train new troops or promote existing ones in Kingshot? The short answer? It depends on the situation — so let's break it down

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I get this question a lot: Should you train new troops or promote existing ones in Kingshot? The short answer? It depends on the situation — so let's break it down

Infirmary Capacity: If you have both low and high-level troops, getting hit in battle can be risky. The infirmary has limited space, and lower-tier troops will fill it up first — meaning your stronger troops might get permanently lost. T...

In general, you should always train your second-highest level troops and save promotions for big events like HoG, KvK, and Strongest Governor. That's because promoting troops during these events gives more points than just training new o...

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  • I get this question a lot
  • I get this question a lot: Should you train new troops or promote existing ones in Kingshot? The short answer? It depends on the situation — so let's break it down
  • Infirmary Capacity: If you have both low and high-level troops, getting hit in battle can be risky. The infirmary has limited space, and lower-tier troops will fill it up first — meaning...

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I get this question a lot: Should you train new troops or promote existing ones in Kingshot? The short answer? It depends on the situation — so let's break it down

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A few other tips to keep in mind

Infirmary Capacity: If you have both low and high-level troops, getting hit in battle can be risky. The infirmary has limited space, and lower-tier troops will fill it up first — meaning your stronger troops might get permanently lost. That's why it's a goo...

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