Gilgamesh V2
Gilgamesh V2, also tracked as King of Heroes V2, is the King Update upgrade path for the original Gilgamesh fighting style. Official Discord confirms Gilgamesh Island, Gilgamesh Boss, Gilgamesh V2 obtainment, Gate Fragments, and a separate Gilgamesh 5th Move route. Exact cost, fragment count, and per-move damage are pending official or in-game verification.
Abilities
| # | Ability |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gilgamesh V2 route — official King Update melee upgrade path tied to Gilgamesh Island. |
| 2 | Gate Fragments — confirmed progression material for Gilgamesh V2 / 5th Move obtainment. |
| 3 | Gilgamesh 5th Move — official separate unlock route; exact cost and move values pending verification. |
| 4 | Balance note — official changelog says Gilgamesh V2 is stronger than previous melee options, with damage scaling and cooldown adjustments. |
Endgame fighting style — abilities have significantly higher base damage than mid-game styles. Full Melee stat investment recommended.
How to Unlock Gilgamesh V2
Progress through Gilgamesh Island, defeat or farm the Gilgamesh Boss route, collect Gate Fragments, and complete the Gilgamesh V2 / 5th Move obtainment steps. Official Discord confirms the systems but does not publish final fragment counts or gem costs yet.
Stats & Build Priority
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Stat Priority | Melee |
| Tier Rating | S+ |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-17 |
Recommended Stat Allocation
Invest primarily into Melee stat. Each Melee point directly increases this style's ability damage. Most endgame players allocate all free stat points to Melee when using this style.
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Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Official King Update top-end melee route
- Direct upgrade to the already strong Gilgamesh playstyle
- New 5th Move gives a fresh endgame chase target
- Official balance notes position it above previous melee options
Disadvantages
- Exact unlock cost and Gate Fragment count remain pending
- Requires new King Update island and boss progression
- New route may still change through hotfixes
Tips & Tricks
- Prioritize Melee stat investment — every point scales this style's ability damage directly.
- You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
- Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.
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Quick Overview
Gilgamesh V2
S+ TierGilgamesh V2, also tracked as King of Heroes V2, is the King Update upgrade path...
Tier Position
Ranked #1 of 25 in Melee Specs
Gilgamesh V2 is in S+ Tier
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Pros & Cons — Gilgamesh V2
✓ Pros
- Official King Update top-end melee route
- Direct upgrade to the already strong Gilgamesh playstyle
- New 5th Move gives a fresh endgame chase target
- Official balance notes position it above previous melee options
✗ Cons
- Exact unlock cost and Gate Fragment count remain pending
- Requires new King Update island and boss progression
- New route may still change through hotfixes
Patch History
- King UpdateLatest
- [June 15 OFFICIAL MELEE SPEC] Gilgamesh V2 / King of Heroes V2 added, with Gilgamesh V2 obtainment and a separate Gilgamesh 5th Move obtainment route using Gate Fragments. Source: Discord #update-logs, NoahWho/Goaldan, 2026-06-15 04:14.
- [June 15 BALANCE] Gilgamesh V2 designed to be stronger than previous melee options; damage scaling and cooldown balancing adjusted. Frost Empress designed to be stronger than previous sword options; damage scaling and cooldown balancing adjusted. Light V2 improved compared with base Light. Source: Discord #update-logs, 2026-06-15.
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Gilgamesh V2 — Info
- Tier
- S+
- Type
- Fighting Style
- Stat Priority
- Melee
- Abilities
- 4
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-17
Similar Styles
Best Paired With
- Pure Melee endgame builds
- Light V2 raid groups that need high burst melee damage
- Luck builds while farming Gate Fragments and related boss drops
- Codes from /codes/active/ before grinding the new route