By Alec Blackwood | The King is Watching

Stuck past week 260? Apply these quick, battle-tested strategies to survive longer and accelerate your progress.

Deploy optimal unit combinations

Ballistas and Hunters dominate the early stages. In the late game, pair Fire Wizards with tank units for maximum impact. Unleash Dragons once your economy can support them.

Move buildings with shift-click

Press and hold Shift, then left-click any structure to relocate or swap it instantly. Adjust your base layout on the fly—no need to tear down and rebuild. Only a brief production pause applies.

Prioritize gaze upgrades

Greater Vision allows more simultaneous building operations. Level it early so you can run your forge, gold mines, and training facilities all at once.

Expand your unit capacity

A larger army means better wave survival. Frequently upgrade your unit cap to handle Ballistas, Wizards, or Dragons when you reach endgame.

Convert ingots into gold

Use a Forge to process iron into ingots. Sell them early via the Market, then replace the Market with Gold Mines for continuous income. Double production boosts help you snowball quickly.

Stockpile units in barracks

Produce extra peasants or hunters and keep them stored in barracks. Deploy them when your main force gets wiped out.

Cast spells every single wave

Powerful spells like Necromancy, Meteorite, Tornado, Freeze, and Wrath turn the tide. Don’t save them—use them consistently to control enemy surges.

Replace buildings with artifacts

Artifacts such as the Crystal Mask and Metal Mask generate resources on kill. With the right ones equipped, you can eliminate the need for forges or mines altogether.

Upgrade between runs

Access the Council building from the main screen to enhance gaze range, unit stats, spell capacity, and income for future runs.

Conserve walls in early waves

Let enemies damage your castle slightly if necessary. Use that time to boost economy and delay spending on units.

Adapt your layout before each wave

Before major waves, swap in Hospitals, Arenas, or Spell Colleges. Rotate production buildings based on your immediate needs. Always fine-tune between battles.

Final Tip

If you're failing after week 260, the issue is likely your economy, unit cap, or base design. Expand your vision, reconfigure your setup dynamically, and play the entire map—not just the current wave. Once your gold engine and spell rotation are locked in, victory becomes inevitable.

FAQ

How do I move buildings in The King Is Watching?

Hold Shift and click any building with the left mouse button to move or swap it. This avoids full rebuilds and saves time.

Why is my economy stalling after week 260?

You probably delayed upgrading your gaze, gold output, or unit cap. Focus on ingot sales, dual Gold Mines, and using double production on cooldown.

What’s the fastest way to earn gold?

Construct a Forge to turn iron into ingots. Sell them early using the Market, then transition to two Gold Mines for steady passive income.

When can I start training Dragons?

Build 2 Wheat Fields, a Mill, and a Dragon Nest. Only train Dragons once your economy is strong and your unit cap is sufficiently upgraded.

Which units perform best in the late game?

Fire Wizards backed by tanks are top-tier. Ballistas and Beast Hunters remain highly effective. Dragons excel when properly supported.

What are the most effective spells?

Necromancy, Meteorite, Tornado, Freeze, and Wrath are essential. Use them to stall, clear, or survive tough waves and boss fights.

How do I raise my unit limit?

Use the Unit Cap upgrade button located just above the gaze size upgrade. Increase it regularly to grow your army.

Can I store backup troops?

Yes. Overproduce units like peasants or hunters and keep them in barracks. Release them when your frontline is destroyed.

How do I access Council upgrades?

They’re available in the full version. Between runs, visit the upgrade building on the start screen to improve stats, gaze size, and other core systems.

Are artifacts worth using?

Absolutely. Items like the Crystal Mask and Metal Mask grant resources per kill and can fully replace forges or mines.

Must buildings stay in vision to function?

Only during production. Once full, unit-producing buildings don’t require line of sight. You can shift focus elsewhere until units are lost.

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