The Giant Rhino is one of the Generation 4 Pets in Kingshot. Like other Gen 4 companions, it unlocks when your state reaches around 190 days old. While Mighty Bison focuses on capacity, the Rhino provides a more direct offensive boost by raising your army’s attack for a limited time.
Kingshot Giant Rhino Guide – Generation 4 Pet
Giant Rhino’s Active Skill – Wild Charge
- Effect: Increases all Squads’ Attack by up to 10% for 2 hours.
- Cooldown: 20 hours.
Upgrade Scaling
The buff scales in steady increments, starting at +2.5% and reaching +10% at max:
- Level 1: +2.5% Attack
- Level 5: +4% Attack
- Level 10: +10% Attack
This attack bonus applies to all troop types (Infantry, Cavalry, Archers), making it universally useful no matter your main march.
Promotion & Upgrade Requirements
Like other pets, Rhino requires Pet Food, Growth Manuals, Nutrient Potions, and Promotion Medallions at various stages.
Advancement Checkpoints
- Level 10 → Advance 1
- 35 Growth Manuals
- Level 20 → Advance 2
- 70 Growth Manuals
- Level 30 → Advance 3
- 110 Growth Manuals + 15 Nutrient Potions
- Level 40 → Advance 4
- 145 Growth Manuals + 35 Nutrient Potions
- Level 50 → Advance 5
- 220 Growth Manuals + 50 Nutrient Potions + 10 Promotion Medallions
- Level 60 → Advance 6
- 290 Growth Manuals + 65 Nutrient Potions + 20 Promotion Medallions
- Level 70 → Advance 7
- 365 Growth Manuals + 85 Nutrient Potions + 40 Promotion Medallions
- Level 80 → Advance 8
- 440 Growth Manuals + 100 Nutrient Potions + 60 Promotion Medallions
- Level 90 → Advance 9
- 585 Growth Manuals + 115 Nutrient Potions + 80 Promotion Medallions
- Level 100 → Advance 10 (Max)
- 730 Growth Manuals + 135 Nutrient Potions + 100 Promotion Medallions
Growth Curve – Resource Planning
- Early Levels (1–30): Straightforward, Pet Food heavy. Easy to level quickly.
- Mid Levels (30–60): Introduces Nutrient Potions as a bottleneck.
- Late Levels (60–100): Requires Promotion Medallions, which are rare and usually tied to events or premium purchases.
Tip: Plan ahead for high-level advancement. Save Nutrient Potions and Medallions specifically for Rhino and other core Gen 4 pets.
Strategic Value
PvP (Rallies & Battles)
- A 10% Attack buff for all squads is massive in rally situations.
- Stacks well with other buffs, giving your marches a consistent damage advantage.
PvE (Events & Expeditions)
- Extra damage helps clear PvE bosses and timed events faster.
- Universally useful since it buffs all troops, not just one type.
Synergy
- Pairs well with Mighty Bison, which increases squad capacity.
- Bison = more troops on the field.
- Rhino = those troops hit harder.
Together, they form the backbone of Gen 4 pet support.
Mighty Bison vs. Giant Rhino
- Mighty Bison: Capacity boost (+15,000 troops), best for larger deployments and sustained fights.
- Giant Rhino: Attack buff (+10%), best for burst damage and offense-focused strategies.
Recommendation:
- If you’re F2P, Bison is slightly more valuable long-term since capacity benefits everything.
- If you’re more PvP/rally focused, Rhino is an essential second pick once Bison is secured.
The Giant Rhino is a straightforward but powerful Gen 4 pet. Its universal attack buff makes it a flexible choice for any player, regardless of troop specialization. While not as game-defining as the Mighty Bison, it’s still a top-tier investment once you’ve built a solid pet foundation.
