Gordon

Cavalry · Gen 1 · Epic

Farmable

Every great defense begins with a balanced meal.

Rated for

Bear Rally Lead ★★★★★

Bear Joiner ★★★★★

PvP Rally Lead ★★★★★

PvP Garrison Lead ★★★★★

PvP Joiner ★★★★★

Solo March Combat ★★★★★

Arena/Conquest ★★★★★

Joiner hero for alliance PvP content (especially Garrisons) and potential second tank in early game Arena

Fantastic 25% Health increase joiner ability for PvP content that outperforms 20% damage reduction abilities
Can be effective in early-game Conquest and Arena, but cavalry stats mean he falls too quickly for his slow heal to trigger
Best played in Conquest/Arena as "third tank" or "support tank" in back row

Gordon: Cavalry Hero Guide

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Gordon is billed as a premier Kingshot defensive specialist for Expedition mode (although under-the-hood, the game rewards offense and defense symmetrically in battles). He is widely recognized for providing the single best early-game defensive buff available to free-to-play players. His priority expedition skill, Super Nutrients, grants a massive 25% army-wide health increase that is essential for holding key PvP targets like castles, outposts, and sanctuaries. This ability is superior to the 20% damage reduction skills we see from heroes like Howard or Quinn, allowing a well-coordinated alliance to achieve incredible survivability by sending multiple Gordons in the lead joiner position. Results improve as later hero generations bring additional 25%-equivalent defensive bonuses with different skillcodes that have a multiplicative effect. Governors should prioritize building Gordon's star level to at least four stars to unlock the max level of this skill, ensuring they can contribute to the defensive formations required by their alliance for Castle Battle and Kingdom versus Kingdom success. For Conquest and Arena mode, Gordon is a situational support tank who offers the unique util

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Strat Game Sloth Strategic Summary In-Game Skills Conquest Skills (base) Expedition Skills (passive / proc) Stats at 5-Star Max Conquest Expedition Hero Story Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon

Gordon is a purple (Epic) cavalry hero in Kingshot, obtainable through Hero Recruitment and Intel Missions. Gordon has 3 conquest skills and 2 expedition skills.