Rival Knights Walkthrough [Guide]

Go back to the good old medieval times, where men were men and disputes were settled by sticking sharp sticks into each other while riding horses, with Rival Knights, the game where jousting is a way of life. Improve your gear and make sure that you come out of each battle a victor, as this is the only way for you to rise up the ranks and claim the grand prize. Here’s our complete guide on how you can dominate all challenges, so get yourself strapped in and ready your armor and lance as this will prove to be a bumpy ride.

Gameplay
Rival Knights is a jousting game wherein players ride horses and jam lances into each other. The player with the best defense, speed, and aim will win the battle, and in order to do this, certain quick time events must be won. Players must also have better gear bought or upgraded in order to increase their chances of winning against tougher challenges ahead. There are also special events aside from the linear campaign, and this will allow players to battle others online for even bigger prizes.

Currency
Coins and gems are the two main currencies within the game. Coins can be earned by winning jousts, with more awarded the better they perform. Gems can also be awarded in certain stages, but these come more sparingly. Both coins and gems may also be acquired via in-app purchases.

Both coins and gems are used for purchasing different equipment in the shop, although gems are used for buying superior and premium items. Coins are also used for upgrading gear, while gems are used for speeding up upgrade time, and can also be used for buying boosts before a joust.

Seals
Rival Knights utilizes an energy system which is symbolized by seals. Seals are required for players to participate in the single player missions, while social seals are used for multiplayer battles. Royal seals can be requested from allies and may also be given by the players. Seals will also regenerate over time, but players can also spend gems to refill it instantly. Once you have run out of one type of seal, then move on and consume the other one in order to increase playing time while reducing idle time wasted by wasting for your seals to refill.

Mechanics
Jousting is comprised of three stages, namely the start, your run, and your attack. At the start phase, tap on the screen as close as to when the Go sign would appear as possible. This would provide you a speed boost which would allow you to run faster. While running, you can increase speed by tapping on the screen as the meter reaches the green zone. Lastly, players can guide their lance towards the encircled target during the attack phase. Take note that the target circle gets smaller the closer you get to it.

The combination of speed, good aim, and proper equipment will help you win battles. Take note that some enemies are more difficult than others, so enhancing your technique and improving your gear is a must.

Equipment
Different types of equipment may be purchased at the store. Here, you can buy different types of armor, helms, lances, and horses, among others using either gems or coins. These will improve your attributes, but weight must also be taken into consideration. More gear will be unlocked as you progress through the stages.

Your equipment may also be upgraded to make them stronger. This process will require coins and will take some time to complete. However, you can instantly upgrade items using gems if you have some to spare and if you do not want to wait for completion.

Stages
Stages within the game are divided in leagues, and players must progress through the stages in order to unlock succeeding ones. Each stage will require a seal, and some matches will require players to beat enemies across one or more rounds. Each level will provide you with different rewards such as coins, gems, or even boosts, but take note that some stages will not give you prizes if certain conditions have not been met. It is also very important to be able to upgrade your equipment as enemies become tougher as you go through the missions.

Boosts
Boosts are special items that you can purchase to give you the edge during battle. Boosts will usually require gems to purchase, and they would only be effective for the duration of the stage. Make sure that you are able to use boosts wisely, as spending for them without winning will be a waste. Furthermore, it would be a better alternative to just save your gems for when you have enough to buy equipment that will serve you in the long run rather than for just one joust.

Events
Aside from the single player campaigns, players can participate in special events where in they can fight against and challenge other players. Some events will allow you to challenge others, while others will have you participate in a tournament style campaign where the grand prize winner will get huge rewards in the form of gems. Some events will also have a time limit, so ranking high at the conclusion of this is also a must if you want to get better prizes. Joining these events will require social seals, which work in pretty much the same way as royal seals do in regular campaigns.

Social Function
Rival Knights also as a social function where in players can connect the game to their Facebook accounts. With this function, players can ask for and receive seals so that they can continue playing without having to wait and without having to spend gems. It is recommended for serious players to use the game’s social function so that they can play for longer without having to pay for anything else. Just remember that the game requires an Internet connection in order for you to be able to play and receive gifts