In The King Is Watching, strategic success hinges on choosing the right monarch. This tier list ranks kings by their unique abilities, focusing on how they enhance resource management, army composition, and late-game scaling. Unlocking them early provides critical advantages for diverse playstyles.
How To Unlock Kings
King Baldwin is available by default. Other kings require Town Denarii and Ascension Crystals, earned through defeating enemies, completing Threat Levels, and boss battles:
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King Alucard – 50 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
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King Spellus – 40 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
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King Saladin – 30 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
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King Leo the Wise – 25 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
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King Brezhnius – 20 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
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King Leonid – 10 Town Denarii and 1 Ascension Crystal
Best Kings Tier List
S Tier – Unmatched Leaders
King Baldwin
- Raise Militia: Summons three peasants for labor or combat.
- Boost Production: +40% building output for 10 seconds.
- Request Tribute: Instantly provides 90 resources.
Why pick: Dominates early-game economy and resource sustainability.
King Leonid
- Boost Unit HP: Grants +100 HP to all units.
- Unlimited Gaze: Buildings operate non-stop for 10 seconds.
- Unlimited Wrath: Units gain Wrath for 6 seconds, boosting damage.
Why pick: Excels in defense and short, decisive battles.
A Tier – Strategic Powerhouses
King Spellus
- Conjure Simple Spell: Grants a random basic spell.
- Conjure Powerful Spell: Unlocks a high-impact spell.
- Self-Improvement: Generates extra crystals over time.
Why pick: Essential for magic-based builds and scaling.
King Alucard
- Second Life: Resurrects two corpses (+1 per upgrade).
- A Better You: Upgrades undead units.
- Forbidden Techniques: Enhances resurrection and unit upgrades.
Why pick: Ideal for undead synergy and attrition tactics.
B Tier – Situational Picks
King Brezhnius
- Heal: Restores 500 HP to three units.
- Aggro: Redirects enemies to a targeted area.
- Persuasion: Units explode on death, dealing bonus damage.
Why pick: Defensive utility, but limited offensive impact.
King Leo the Wise
- Blueprint Sacrifice: Converts blueprints into morale/resources.
- Extra Draft: Summons upgraded units.
- Refinement: Boosts resource and unit upgrades.
Why pick: Flexible but demands strategic planning.
King Saladin
- Blueprint: Grants a random building blueprint.
- Summon Standard Unit: Adds a basic unit.
- Summon Strong Unit: Adds a stronger unit.
Why pick: Rapid army expansion, but lacks late-game depth.
Passive Abilities
All kings gain passive abilities through the King’s Quest upgrade path in the green skill tree. Each level unlocks new passives automatically.
FAQ
Which king is the strongest overall?
King Baldwin for economy and King Leonid for army power.
Which king is best for advanced players?
King Spellus for magic-focused runs and King Alucard for undead builds.
Do all kings have passive abilities?
Yes, all kings have three passive abilities unlocked by upgrading King’s Quest in the green tree.