Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Boss Guide: Strategies for Every Boss

Q: How many classes does Kingsroad have?

Three: Knight, Sellsword and Assassin. There is no fourth class and no subclass system, though each class swaps between two main weapons plus a ranged weapon, and the 2026 roadmap gives each weapon its own skill set.

Q: Which class should a new player pick?

The Knight. Netmarble designed it as the balanced all rounder using a Westerosi longsword, and its swing timing is the most forgiving in a game where every dodge and parry is manual.

Q: Is Kingsroad free to play, and is there gacha?

It is free to play with no gacha. Monetisation runs on monthly subscriptions and battle passes, and the solo story content can be finished without spending.

Q: When is it set, and who do I play?

Around Season 4 of the HBO series. You play an original character, a bastard of House Tyre in the North, who becomes sole heir after the family's other children are killed at the Red Wedding.

Q: What is there to do at endgame?

World Difficulty tiers up to Hedge Knight III at over 280,000 Momentum, the Drogon field boss east of Hornwood, faction hideout farming, and crafting through Tier 7 materials added in January 2026. Chapter 4 around Casterly Rock and a Harrenhal themed team mode are announced for later.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad boss guide with strategies, recommended builds, and tips for every boss fight from start to endgame.

EarlyGuides Editorial Team

Researched and editorially reviewed. Updated August 12, 2026.

Netmarble Neo put Game of Thrones: Kingsroad into Steam Early Access on 26 March 2025 and released it on 21 May 2025 as a free to play action RPG. You play an invented character, the bastard heir of House Tyre, whose siblings died at the Red Wedding, and the story fills gaps around Season 4 of the HBO show. Combat is fully manual, with light and heavy attacks, dodging and parrying rather than automated fighting.

Boss fights are where Game of Thrones: Kingsroad tests everything you've learned. This guide covers strategies for bosses across all areas, organized by progression order. For general combat techniques, see our combat guide.

Boss Difficulty Overview

Area	Difficulty	Recommended Role	Key Weapons
Castle Black	Easy	Sellsword	Two handed axe
Winterfell	Moderate	Sellsword	Two handed axe
King's Landing	Hard	Knight	Longsword
Hornwood	Very Hard	Knight	Longsword
Storm's End	Extreme	Knight	Longsword

Castle Black Bosses

Area difficulty: Easy Recommended level: Opening chapter Recommended role: Sellsword with Two handed axe

Strategy

The first bosses teach core combat mechanics. Focus on learning patterns rather than dealing damage. Knight, Sellsword and Assassin are the only classes, and each is styled after a show character: the Knight after Jaime Lannister, the Sellsword after Tormund, the Assassin after Arya Stark. This is your primary tool here.

Key tips:

Don't rush. Learn the attack patterns first.
Use Three fixed classes to create safe windows.
Two handed axe is enough to handle everything here.

Winterfell Bosses

Area difficulty: Moderate Recommended level: Early to mid campaign Recommended role: Sellsword with Two handed axe

Strategy

Early game bosses test your understanding of Manual dodge and parry combat. Players who skipped learning this mechanic will hit a wall here.

Key tips:

Manual dodge and parry combat is critical for these fights.
Farm Two handed axe upgrades if you're struggling.
Consider switching to Sellsword if your current setup isn't working.

King's Landing Bosses

Area difficulty: Hard Recommended level: Mid campaign Recommended role: Knight with Longsword

Strategy

Mid-game bosses are the major skill check. They combine multiple mechanics and punish players who rely on a single strategy.

Key tips:

You need both Three fixed classes and Weapon swapping mid fight mastery.
Longsword makes a significant difference. Get it before attempting these.
See our combat guide for advanced techniques.

Hornwood Bosses

Area difficulty: Very Hard Recommended level: Late campaign and endgame Recommended role: Knight with Longsword

Strategy

Late-game bosses are serious challenges. Build optimization matters as much as mechanical skill.

Key tips:

Make sure your build is fully optimized.
Longsword at max upgrade is recommended.
Study each boss's attack patterns. Most have 2-3 phases.

Storm's End Bosses

Area difficulty: Extreme Recommended level: Chapter 3, endgame progression Recommended role: Knight with Longsword

Strategy

Endgame bosses are the ultimate test. They require mastery of all combat systems and an optimized build.

Key tips:

Top-tier build with best-in-slot gear is mandatory.
Master every mechanic. See our combat guide.
These fights reward patience and pattern recognition above all else.

General Boss Tips

Learn before you fight: Spend your first attempt observing attack patterns. Don't try to win on attempt one.
Match your build: Some bosses favor certain builds over others. Don't be afraid to switch.
Upgrade your weapons: A max-upgraded Longsword trivializes fights that seem impossible with weaker gear.
Use Three fixed classes: The core combat mechanic is your best defensive tool in every boss fight.
Check the walkthrough: Our walkthrough tells you when you're ready for each boss.

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