Choosing Your First 6-Star Hero in King Arthur: Legends Rise

If you’re diving into King Arthur: Legends Rise, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face early on is which hero to upgrade to 6-stars first. This might seem like a small choice, but it can make a huge difference in how smoothly you progress through the game.

Let’s go through how to pick your first 6-star hero without overcomplicating things.

Upgrading a hero to 6-stars takes a lot of resources, and those are hard to come by early in the game. Your first 6-star hero should be someone who helps you get through the main story. Why? Because so many of the game’s features—like dungeons, gear farming, and city upgrades—are locked until you make progress in the story.

In short, the faster you move through the story, the more of the game opens up for you.

The best choice for your first 6-star is someone who can deal a lot of damage. Campaign levels often have turn limits, meaning you need to defeat enemies quickly. That makes a strong damage-dealing hero the best option to focus on first.

Here are some of the heroes you’ll likely have early on, along with their strengths and weaknesses:

Kay

• Role: Damage Dealer
• What She Does Well:
  • Great at hitting multiple enemies with her skills.
  • Her abilities deal a lot of damage, which helps clear campaign stages quickly.
  • She’s also fantastic for dungeons that require breaking shields because she can hit multiple times per turn.
• Why Pick Kay First?
  Kay is one of the easiest heroes to build early on. She’s strong enough to carry you through much of the story and useful in other areas like dungeons.

Bedivere (if you’re lucky to summon him)

• Role: Legendary Damage Dealer
• What He Does Well:
  • Hits hard—like, really hard.
  • Can take down tough enemies quickly.

Why Bedivere Might Be First:
If you’re lucky enough to summon Bedivere early, he’s an incredible choice. However, upgrading legendary heroes costs a lot more resources than rare ones like Kay, so he’s only the best option if you’re ready to commit to the grind.

Tristan

• Role: Versatile Damage Dealer
• What He Does Well:
  • Decent damage and can slow down enemies by reducing their attack speed.

Why Not Tristan First?
Tristan is a solid hero, but he’s not the best damage-dealer out there. He’s a good option to upgrade later, but not for your first 6-star.

Morgan

• Role: Damage and Debuffs
• What She Does Well:
  • Deals good damage and can reduce enemy defences.
  • Pushes enemy turns back, giving your team more time to act.

Why Not Morgan First?
Morgan is a fantastic hero, but her full potential comes later when she’s upgraded. She’s a great second or third choice.

Arthur

• Role: Tanky Fighter
• What He Does Well:
  • Can take hits well and stuns enemies.
• Why Not Arthur First?
  Arthur’s survivability is great, but his damage isn’t strong enough to prioritize him as your first 6-star.

For most players, Kay is the best hero to upgrade to 6-stars first. She’s easy to build, powerful enough to handle the campaign, and versatile for dungeons and other challenges. Her ability to hit multiple enemies and deal high damage makes her a valuable addition to your team early on.

If you have Bedivere, he’s a great alternative, but upgrading legendary heroes takes more resources. If you’re free-to-play or just starting out, Kay is the more efficient option.

Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve made the wrong choice. The game gives you a way to reset heroes and get back most of the resources you’ve invested. These resets can be used sparingly, so you’re not locked into your first decision forever.

Once you’ve upgraded your first hero, focus on building a balanced team. A good healer or support hero can make a big difference in tougher fights. Keep progressing through the campaign to unlock more features and build your team as you go.

Choosing your first 6-star hero doesn’t have to be stressful. Start with someone like Kay, who’s strong, versatile, and easier to upgrade. Focus on the main story to unlock key parts of the game, and don’t be afraid to adjust your team as you learn more.

Enjoy the adventure, and may your team become the stuff of legends!