Who to Build First in King Arthur: Legends Rise

Getting started in King Arthur: Legends Rise can be overwhelming, especially when deciding which heroes to invest in. Resources are limited in the early game, so making the right choices can significantly improve your progression. This guide will break down the best characters to focus on, why they’re essential, and how they fit into different aspects of the game.

Why Kay?

• Easy to Level Up: As a rare hero, Kay is cheaper to upgrade than legendaries.
• High Damage Output: She has some of the best damage in the game, with a mix of single-target and AOE (area-of-effect) attacks
• Multi-Hits for Breaking Shields: Many bosses in dungeons have barriers that require multiple hits to break—Kay’s multi-hit attacks make her perfect for this role.

Kay’s Abilities:

• Basic Attack: A five-hit attack, great for barrier-breaking.
• AOE Attack: Hits all enemies four times, perfect for clearing groups.

Big Single-Target Hit: Five-hit attack with high damage.

Why Kay is Better than Arthur (At First)

Arthur is strong, but he’s expensive to level up and doesn’t offer the same early-game impact as Kay. Since you can only use four heroes in a battle, it’s better to prioritize Kay as your main damage dealer first.

Why Morgan?

• Everyone gets her for free.
• She increases enemy damage taken, making her invaluable for all battles.
• AOE Attack Gauge Reduction: Slows down enemy turns, which is useful in arena battles and difficult PVE fights.

Morgan’s Abilities:

• Debuffs Enemies: She applies damage vulnerability to enemies, making them take more damage.
• Pushes Enemy Turns Back: Slows down enemies so your team can attack more often.
• Disrupts Healing: Prevents enemies from recovering health.

Morgan is a legendary, meaning she costs more to level up, but her value is undeniable. Pairing her with Kay makes for a strong early-game duo.

Why Jarrett?

• He’s an uncommon hero, so he’s extremely cheap to level up.
• He removes debuffs from your team, which is crucial for surviving dungeons.
• Great for early dungeons: He makes fights easier against burn-heavy bosses.

Jarrett’s Role:

• Passive Cleanse: He automatically removes debuffs, meaning your team takes less damage over time from status effects.
• Perfect for Dungeon Farming: Helps your team survive higher dungeon levels without needing expensive healers.

Adding Jarrett to your team helps you farm more efficiently, meaning you can collect better gear and level up your main heroes faster.

If you need a second damage dealer, Tristan is a great choice.

Why Tristan?

• Multi-hits help against bosses with barriers.
• Fast attacker: His skills increase his attack speed, meaning he gets turns more often.
• Applies Attack Speed Debuff: Slows down enemies, which is great for dungeons and boss fights.

Tristan’s Role:

• Pair him with Kay to deal massive multi-hit damage in dungeons.
• Use him in the Plane of Beasts dungeon to help break the boss’s shield.

Tristan is a legendary, so he is expensive to level up. However, if you need another damage dealer, he’s a great option.

1. Arthur – While strong, he’s expensive to level and doesn’t offer as much early-game value as Kay.
2. High-Cost Healers – Unless you pull a good healer, you can use Jarrett or focus on damage to clear fights quickly instead.
3. Too Many Legendaries at Once – Stick to one or two key legendary heroes to avoid running out of resources.

• Focus on One Damage Dealer First – Kay is the best choice for new players.
• Use Free Heroes Wisely – Morgan and Jarrett are great options that don’t require special summons.
• Build a Balanced Team – You need damage, debuffs, and survivability for tougher fights.
• Don’t Waste Resources – Avoid upgrading too many heroes too quickly, as materials are scarce early on.