The King Is Watching combines roguelite progression with permanent upgrades to enhance successive playthroughs. Prioritizing the right unlocks early can drastically accelerate your kingdom’s growth and combat effectiveness.

Best Early Upgrades

Focus on these foundational upgrades first:

• Tile Seals: Found in Red and Yellow trees, these boost resource production on specific tiles, accelerating early economy.
• Banish the Nobles (Red Tree): Removes blockers at your kingdom’s edges, unlocking critical building space.
• Advisor Slots (Blue Tree): Unlock extra slots to combine multiple passive bonuses for stronger synergies.

Mid to Late Game Upgrades

Expand your power with these advanced options:

• Troop Limit: Essential for scaling army strength against tougher enemies.
• Magic School: Generates spells over time—pair with Yellow tree’s Spell Damage upgrades.
• New Buildings: Unlock specialized structures for diverse strategic options.
• New Kings (Green Tree): Add unique rulers with game-changing abilities for varied playstyles.
• Troop Upgrades (Green Tree): Percentage-based boosts to troop stats—prioritize after securing core upgrades.

FAQ

• Do upgrades require winning runs?
  No—progression occurs even if your kingdom falls.
• When should I unlock New Kings?
  Mid-game, after establishing core upgrades.
• Most impactful early upgrade?
  Tile Seals for immediate and compounding resource gains.