Castle Brilliance Level Guide
Introduction to Brilliance Levels
Congratulations on reaching Castle Level 40! You've just unlocked the Brilliance Level system, the ultimate progression path designed to continually enhance your heroes and soldiers, paving the way for higher-tier troops and dominating the battlefield.
Brilliance Levels represent the pinnacle of your castle's development, pushing your growth to Castle Level 65 and beyond.
Key Brilliance Unlocks:
- New Max Hero Level: Your heroes can now advance to Level 220.
- The Brilliance Institute: Unlocked at Brilliance Level 2, this is your primary engine for end-game power, granting massive stat boosts and research for troop upgrades.
- Core Resources: Dragon Essence, Wood, and Rubies become the most critical currencies for these advanced upgrades.
Dragon Essence: The End-Game Powerhouse
Dragon Essence is the rarest and most critical resource in the Brilliance system, used exclusively for high-end research and building upgrades. Mastering its acquisition is key to rapid progression.
| Source Type | Acquisition Methods | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Consistent Income | Daily Bounties, Void Vault completion. | Reliable, low-volume, daily collection. |
| Trading & Stores | Guild Honor Store (up to 35/week), Trade Store (weekly), Season Store purchases. | Prioritize weekly purchases using currency and honor. |
| Production (Season 2) | Essence Workshop conversion of raw materials (Wood, Stone, Meat, Crystals) into Dragon Essence. | HIGH PRIORITY: Level the Workshop to maximize conversion attempts. |
| Events & Packs | Citadel Clash, Rush Events, limited-time celebrations, and direct purchases via daily/weekly packs. | Save for events; they provide the largest bulk rewards. |
Brilliance Leveling Strategy & Priorities
The overarching strategy is to rush Castle Brilliance Level 2 (CBL 2) to unlock the Brilliance Institute.
Phase 1: Rush to Castle Brilliance Level 2 (CL 50)
| Castle Level | Dragon Essence Cost | Building Requirements | Target Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL 41 - 45 | 126 per level (Total: 630) | Research Cottage Lvl 40, Hospital Lvl 40 | Castle Brilliance Level 1 |
| CL 46 - 50 | 151 per level (Total: 755) | League Barracks BL 1, Guild Brilliance Lvl 1 | Castle Brilliance Level 2 |
Ultimate Goal: Level 11 Troops
The primary objective of the CBL 2 rush is to reach the Horde/Nature/League/Order Soldier Level +1 research inside the Brilliance Institute. This is the only way to gain Level 11 troops, which provides a monumental leap in combat power!
Full Brilliance Level Progression Path
Achieving the maximum Brilliance Level requires sequential upgrades to supporting buildings.
| Castle Brilliance Level | Target Castle Level | Key Building Requirements | Dragon Essence Total (Cumulative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBL 1 | CL 45 | Research Cottage Lvl 40, Hospital Lvl 40 | 630 |
| CBL 2 | CL 50 | League Barracks BL 1, Guild Brilliance Lvl 1 | 1,385 |
| CBL 3 | CL 55 | Horde Barracks BL 2, Hospital BL 2 | 2,520 |
| CBL 4 | CL 60 | Nature Barracks BL 3, Guild Brilliance Lvl 2 | 4,035 |
| CBL 5 (MAX) | CL 65 | Hospital BL 4, Main Faction Barracks BL 4 | 5,975 |
Total Resource Costs (CL 41-65)
| Resource | Total Cost (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Wood | 3.65 Billion |
| Rubies | 640 Million |
| Stone | 1.24 Billion |
| Dragon Essence | 5,225 |
Pro-Tips for Efficient Progression
- Resource Stockpiling: Start saving Wood and Rubies early. Do not spend them frivolously as you approach CL 40.
- Speed-Ups: Save your Universal Speed-Ups for the extremely long build times (up to 30 days) and extensive research in the Brilliance Institute.
- Guild Focus: An active guild is paramount. Guild members can speed up your long builds, and the Guild Honor store provides guaranteed Dragon Essence income.
- Targeted Upgrades: Always level your Main Faction Barracks before other faction Barracks to get the maximum power increase for your primary fighting troops.