# The shield and Heart
**URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066
**Category:** Gameplay Chat (PlayStation 4/Xbox One)
**Created:** [January 20, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066 "2016-01-20T20:07:21Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@berk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/berk)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/1 "2016-01-20T20:07:21Z")
Still fairly new and trying to learn more about the game…what does it mean when the shield and heart numbers are in green and surpassed the level 15 limit at the very beginning of a battle while my numbers are at 15 max?
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### Author:  [@Zelarith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelarith)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/2 "2016-01-20T20:12:45Z")
When they are green, it means they have been boosted during battle.
This may come from several things :
- **A spell used during battle**
- **A troop type bonus (when you have at least 3** _unique_ **troops with the same types)**
- **A troop kingdom bonus (when you have at least 2** _unique_ **troops from the same kingdom)**
- _A trait unlocked on the card_
You may also meet units with higher stats than yours while they have the same level, in this case, it won’t appear green since it’s not a boost occuring during battle, but this may come from :
- _Troop being ascended to another level of rarity_
- _Ennemy having some kingdom level 10_
- _Ennemy having some kingdom to power level 5_
EDIT : didn’t notice you are on Xbox, so I updated my post :
italic =\> Not true for the XBox version of the game (yet)
bold =\> Should be true for XBox version as well as steam / mobile version.
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### Author:  [@berk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/berk)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/3 "2016-01-20T20:18:57Z")
ok thank you cause i surely was about to ask how lol…i am playing on the ps4 and would like to know how to level the kingdom further than 3
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### Author:  [@Zelarith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelarith)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/4 "2016-01-20T20:28:19Z")
In the version you play, kingdom levels are obtainable by :
- Finishing the story line of the kingdom
- Finishing the quests of the kingdom
- Upgrade the troops of the kingdom to lvl 15
Once the next update goes for Xbox / PS4, there will only be one way to upgrade Kingdoms : spend gold.
The price goes :
lvl 2 : 500
lvl 3 : 1000
lvl 4 : 2000
lvl 5 : 4000
lvl 6 : 8000
lvl 7 : 15000
lvl 8 : 22000
lvl 9 : 30000
lvl 10 : 40000
Keep in mind that :
- You will keep the level of your kingdoms after the update
- The troop level will serve another purpose after that : “power level”, wich will help improve the gold you receive from your home kingdom.
(Note : I updated my first answer above : I don’t think you unlock stats at kingdom lvl 10 yet on Xbox… Sorry !)
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### Author:  [@berk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/berk)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/5 "2016-01-20T22:42:55Z")
thanks someone just told me the same about the kingdom…so this patch is due any day now and should i be saving my gold?
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### Author:  [@Zelarith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelarith)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/6 "2016-01-20T23:00:48Z")
I don’t know when it’s due and wouldn’t even know where you can find any information about that except from an administrator. I’m playing the steam version.
(And I think I remember that what matters in your version is the level of your HOME kingdom only. You get different bonus at each levels. It will change drastically when the next patch kicks in though)
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### Author:  [@Testr](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Testr)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2016, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/7 "2016-01-20T23:53:29Z")
@Zelarith I just want to clarify that you do get stats at kingdom level 10 on the Xbox (+1 Magic most importantly); although, we only have like 3 kingdoms with enough troops to get to that level.
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### Author:  [@forloveofevil](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/forloveofevil)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/8 "2016-01-21T03:18:35Z")
> [@Zelarith](#):
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> A troop type bonus (when you have at least 3 unique troops with the same types)
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> A troop kingdom bonus (when you have at least 2 unique troops from the same kingdom)
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> A trait unlocked on the card
Those should be italics as well. The 1.07 update didn’t include troop/kingdom bonus.
> [@Zelarith](#):
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> (Note : I updated my first answer above : I don’t think you unlock stats at kingdom lvl 10 yet on Xbox… Sorry !)
There are still stat unlocks at various levels but they are tied to banners not universal.
> [@Zelarith](#):
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> I don’t know when it’s due and wouldn’t even know where you can find any information about that except from an administrato
Don’t think they know either. This is primarily a 505 forum and pipeworks seems to handle the console versions and they aren’t as free with info even to 505.
> [@Testr](#):
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> @Zelarith I just want to clarify that you do get stats at kingdom level 10 on the Xbox (+1 Magic most importantly); although, we only have like 3 kingdoms with enough troops to get to that level.
Assuming you’re the same as ps4 this isn’t true. There are 4 kingdoms at level 10. Khaziel, whitehelm, swords edge, and ghulvania. An ultra rare was added to ghulvania a couple weeks ago with no announcement.
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### Author:  [@Zelarith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Zelarith)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/9 "2016-01-21T03:30:24Z")
I’ll trust you on this if you are also playing on PS4/Xbox1.
But I thought 1.0.7 had troop / kingdom bonuses but they were not restricted to unique troops.
Can’t remember how banners used to work. But yeah, I managed to remember that you’ll need only one kingdom to be lvl 10. Damn, my memory is a mess…
Thanks for backing me up, I was unsure as to what version of the game was currently running on Xbox/PS4 ^^’
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### Author:  [@forloveofevil](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/forloveofevil)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/10 "2016-01-21T03:34:32Z")
> [@Zelarith](#):
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> But I thought 1.0.7 had troop / kingdom bonuses but they were not restricted to unique troops.
1.07 does have that but this version isn’t 1.07 it’s kind of 1.07 limited version. We dont have the kingdom leveling process with gold yet but we do have bonus tied to banner based on that kingdoms level. We don’t have a lot of changes that happen in 1.07 like venoxia and skeleton don’t get attack buffs. Troop/kingdom bonus isn’t in place and the universal kingdom bonus isn’t in place. Exploders still get full mana and prismatic orb is still based around magic. Most frustrating is no green slime ☹ I often think you know slime would fit perfect in this team and there isn’t even a giant spider.
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### Author:  [@Digital\_Dave](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Digital_Dave)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/11 "2016-01-21T13:59:09Z")
> [@forloveofevil](#):
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> Assuming you’re the same as ps4 this isn’t true. There are 4 kingdoms at
> level 10. Khaziel, whitehelm, swords edge, and ghulvania. An ultra
> rare was added to ghulvania a couple weeks ago with no announcement.
I just happen to be checking this just last night, trying to find out which kingdoms could be leveled to 10, and trying to figure out which would be best to top first. … I only found the 3 mentioned previously to have enough troops to level to 10. Do you know who the Ultra Rare is that was added to Ghulvania? Because I don’t recall seeing this kingdom having the amount needed? … I’m also on XB1, thanks.
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### Author:  [@TaliaParks](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TaliaParks)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/12 "2016-01-21T14:40:52Z")
> [@Digital\_Dave](#):
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> I just happen to be checking this just last night, trying to find out which kingdoms could be leveled to 10, and trying to figure out which would be best to top first. … I only found the 3 mentioned previously to have enough troops to level to 10. Do you know who the Ultra Rare is that was added to Ghulvania? Because I don’t recall seeing this kingdom having the amount needed? … I’m also on XB1, thanks.
I’m on PS4 and also don’t see this Ultra Rare @forloveofevil has referenced.
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### Author:  [@hiruma9702](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/hiruma9702)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/13 "2016-01-21T15:22:08Z")
Shield and Heart ? WHat the heck ? I learned the game before coming here … and when I saw those I just told myself : troops have armor and life points. That’s it … 😆
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### Author:  [@ThoughtfulMoron](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ThoughtfulMoron)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/14 "2016-01-21T16:13:24Z")
Whenever I use Venoxia she gets an attack buff of one. I always play her in the top position. This is defniitely nothing to do with banners, as she is the only one getting a buff of any type with the banner I’m using. Would this be the attack buff you mentioned or something else? I’ve also seen similiar seemingly random occurences of 1 troop with 1 boosted stat.
This is on PS4 btw
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### Author:  [@Testr](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Testr)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/15 "2016-01-21T18:43:18Z")
> [@Digital\_Dave](#):
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> Do you know who the Ultra Rare is that was added to Ghulvania? Because I don’t recall seeing this kingdom having the amount needed? … I’m also on XB1, thanks.
> [@TaliaParks](#):
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> I’m on PS4 and also don’t see this Ultra Rare @forloveofevil has referenced.
It’s a troop named Grave Knight (Purple/Brown; “Destroy an enemy’s Armor, and deal 2 Damage”). It shows up for me because I have the card it seems. On a friend’s account it does not show up at all.
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### Author:  [@Digital\_Dave](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Digital_Dave)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/16 "2016-01-21T19:09:16Z")
Yep, you’re right. We were speaking about him a little while back. Seems a couple weeks ago?, I first met him in battle, and it stated on his card that he would be available soon, something like a week later. (had a date on the card) … But I don’t recall seeing his availability when checking all the troop listings for each kingdom? Maybe it’s just not been updated yet? Good to know though. I will keep in mind he’s from Ghulvania.
Thanks
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### Author:  [@TaliaParks](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TaliaParks)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/17 "2016-01-21T21:25:58Z")
@Testr
@Digital_Dave
I, unfortunately, do not see Grave Knight at all.
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### Author:  [@ThoughtfulMoron](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/ThoughtfulMoron)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/18 "2016-01-21T23:16:36Z")
The grave knight didn’t show up in my list until recently. I obtained him 2-3 days ago, so that’s probably why. I was using him and fighting him in the arena though for some timeI. I’m on ps4
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### Author:  [@forloveofevil](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/forloveofevil)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/19 "2016-01-22T03:31:08Z")
Grave knight. It was added when dokkalfar was added to the viewable list. It’s been removed from the show all filter though but it was available in the arena and chest where I got one after 120 iron keys.
So I might be the only level 10 ghulvania or at least a few in my guild. I suspect it was released in chests early in error much like ice witch was available for a small window and possibly summer imp which i’ve yet to see in game.
> [@ThoughtfulMoron](#):
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> Whenever I use Venoxia she gets an attack buff of one. I always play her in the top position. This is defniitely nothing to do with banners, as she is the only one getting a buff of any type with the banner I’m using. Would this be the attack buff you mentioned or something else? I’ve also seen similiar seemingly random occurences of 1 troop with 1 boosted stat.
>
> This is on PS4 btw
Yes sir that sounds like the very same buff. I tried Abhorrath in a different group but I think I had him 2nd. Maybe the first troop gets an extra point of attack just because?
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### Author:  [@TaliaParks](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/TaliaParks)
#### Post date: [January 22, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-shield-and-heart/3066/20 "2016-01-22T04:15:37Z")
Sweet, hope I pull a Grave Knight soon.
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