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Kingshot Charm Guide

Charm Guides are the second material for Governor Gear Charm upgrades, spent alongside Charm Designs.

Hoard it

Charm Guides pair with Charm Designs. Every charm upgrade step on Governor Gear consumes both, and the step only completes when both are covered. Guides are the material more players run short of, so the Guides pile usually sets the pace.

The order of operations matters more than speed here: gear piece first, then its charms, one piece at a time. Splitting Guides across charms on several pieces leaves every charm a step short and none of the bonuses unlocked.

Sources are event shops, Hall of Governors rewards and charm packs, the same as for Designs.

Save it or spend it?

Hoard it, and budget it against your Charm Designs.

Hold it for:

  • Hall of Governors charm phases

Where to get Charm Guide

  • Event shops
  • Hall of Governors rewards
  • Charm packs

What to spend it on

  • Governor Gear Charm upgrades

When to spend it, by server age

Early game

Charms are not open yet. Guides from early rewards keep.

Mid game

Once a Governor Gear piece is finished, Guides and Designs go into that piece's charms during a Hall of Governors charm phase. Budget the upgrade off the smaller of the two piles.

Late game

Charm phases repeat, and the plan stays the same, one piece per window. When a shop offers both charm materials, buy Guides first if they are the smaller pile.

Tips worth knowing

  • Charms come after gear. Order matters more than speed here.

Mistakes people make

  • Splitting charm materials across several pieces.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Charm Guide?

The second material for Governor Gear charm upgrades, consumed with Charm Designs on every step.

Why does my charm upgrade stall?

One of the two materials ran out. Check the Guides pile against the Designs pile before you start a session.

Which Governor Gear piece should get charms first?

The piece you have already finished upgrading. Charms belong on completed gear.

Should I save Charm Guide or use it?

Hoard it, and budget it against your Charm Designs.

Where do you get Charm Guide in Kingshot?

Event shops. Hall of Governors rewards. Charm packs.

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Last verified 5 September 2026. Back to all items