The King is Watching: Best Layouts and Build Strategy Guide

Written by Alec Blackwood | The King is Watching

In The King is Watching, a solid setup is to rush Greater Vision early, run Soldiers and Beast Hunters with Balisstas (militia if you absolutely need them), and lock down the final boss with Stun Artifact and spell timing. Then farm gold nonstop with Ingots and cycle your vision for peak economy.

This guide breaks down the best kingdom layout, resource pathing, spell prep, and wave defense for winning long runs. If you’re simply stuck or trying to breed dragons, this strategy can help you outclass everything else.

Early Game Setup

Unlock Greater Vision ASAP

Use your starting peasants to hit 6 quickly. Then micro them to stall early waves while you snowball gold and resources. Prioritize Greater Vision before military.

• Build 1 Wheat Field and 1 Sawmill

• Farm enough wood for Market and Iron Mine

• Rotate vision to keep wheat and iron flowing

• Forge comes next for converting iron into Ingots

Rush Economy First

Sell Ingots for 3 gold each. Do not waste time on furniture or flour unless going for dragons. Use the market early, then replace it with a Gold Mine once possible.

• 1 Clay Mine → unlocks Gold Mine

• 1 Forge → nonstop Ingot production

• Market → temporary until Gold Mine is placed

Sample Build Order (First 100 Weeks)

1. Wheat Field

2. Sawmill

3. Market

4. Iron Mine

5. Forge

6. Greater Vision

7. Gold Mine

8. Unit Cap upgrade

9. Arena (30% troop damage)

10. Swordsman Barracks

Midgame Army Composition

Use Trash Units Strategically

Don’t overproduce early units (although soldier spam can work a little bit if you’re smart). Instead, rotate militia in and out of barracks to stall waves and preserve economy.

• Let enemies hit the wall early

• Release backup troops from barracks only when needed

• Treat wall HP as a resource

Best Units

• Ballista: High DPS from backline

• Beast Hunters: Strong against bosses, stuns and blocks flames

• Swordsmen: Solid frontline, upgrades from militia

• Catapults: Use in support if unlocked

• Dragons: Mostly viable late after gold mines are stable

Avoid:

• Flour buildings (unless dragon-focused)

• Archers

• Healers

Artifact Priority

• Stun Artifact

• Unit Cap Upgrades

• Morale boosters

• Double production cooldown

Spell Loadout

Save your spells for boss waves and emergencies:

• Freeze: Crowd control

• Sheep: Instant enemy removal

• Wrath: Burst damage

• Invulnerability: Survive flame breath

Don’t bother casting when the dragon is flying. Use spell immunity instead.

Dragon Strategy

How to Get Dragons

1. Build Mill → produce Flour from Wheat

2. Build Dragon Nest

3. Set up vision so no militia or forge overlaps with the Nest

Best Dragon Setup

• 1-2 Gold Mine

• 1-2 Wheat Fields

• 1 Concert Hall

• 1 Mill

• 1 Dragon Nest

• 1 Hospital

• Arena for damage boost

Late Game Layout (Post-Week 200+)

Ideal Vision Zones

• Left: Clay + Forge

• Center: Gold Mine + Arena + Hospital

• Right: Wheat + Mill + Dragon Nest

Cycle vision between:

• Top: Wood and Clay

• Middle: Gold and/or Swordsmen

• Bottom: Dragon Nest or Forge

Use Double Production Tactically

Time your two-times boost on:

• Gold Mines (money flood)

• Forge (for troop upgrades)

• Wheat or Mill (for dragons)

Never waste it on low-value resources.

Final Blurb

Mastering vision rotation, early Ingot sales, and high-value units is how you dominate in The King Is Watching. Build smart, upgrade only what's essential, and stack gold until your dragons roast every enemy on the map.

FAQ

What is the best army composition?

Ballistas, Beast Hunters, and Swordsmen. Optionally catapults or dragons.

How do I get dragons?

Build a Mill, produce Flour, then train them in a Dragon Nest for 25 Flour.

How do I keep units from dying early?

Use micro. Store militia in the barracks, release when needed, and rotate vision to heal with hospitals.

What should I sell first for gold?

Ingots. Sell them at the market, then upgrade to a Gold Mine and skip the market entirely.

What spells should I use for the dragon boss?

Freeze, Sheep, Wrath, and Invulnerability. Use them just before the flame breath or mob spawns.

How do I increase my unit cap?

Buy the Unit Cap upgrade from the store or through Greater Vision bonuses.

What’s the best place for the Gold Mine?

Dead center, replacing the Market. Then add a second one near the Forge for easy switching.

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