Account fundamentals

General Advice for New Players

These are the simple habits that keep an account growing cleanly. If you avoid the early traps here, your heroes, research, and event value all scale faster.

Who This Is For

Best for new accounts, casual players trying to clean up bad habits, and anyone who wants a quick high-value checklist without a full roadmap.

Last updated: Apr 7, 2026

Beginner Tips Guild Play Event Discipline

Quick Take

Do Not Rush Castle

Castle progress matters, but it needs to stay balanced with research, heroes, and march strength so you do not end up with a hollow account.

Save for Event Windows

Speed-ups, relic scrolls, and other premium progression items usually pay off more when you line them up with event scoring.

Guild Quality Matters

An active guild is one of the biggest account multipliers in the game because it improves help timers, rally rewards, protection, and event participation.

Core habits

General Advice for New Players

Build a Stable Foundation

Don't Rush Your Castle: While upgrading your castle is important, it's crucial to balance it with other upgrades. Having a high-level castle but weak heroes and low research can leave you vulnerable.
Complete Daily and Weekly Missions: These missions provide a steady stream of resources, experience, and other valuable items. Make sure to complete them daily to maintain your progress.
Focus on Research: The Research Cottage is a key building. Prioritize research that increases resource yield, especially rubies and timber, and troop strength.

Protect Your Progress

Use Speed-ups Wisely: Never use a speed-up item for anything less than an hour. The smaller speed-ups are more valuable in mass for events.
Save Your Relic Scrolls: Relic scrolls are a valuable currency. Do not use them as soon as you get them. Instead, save them for relic events to maximize your chances of getting a powerful relic.
Keep Your Troops Protected: If you are not actively online, shield your city. Leaving your troops and resources vulnerable is a surefire way to lose a lot of progress.

Learn With the Community

Join Discord and Facebook Groups: The community is a huge resource. You'll find many players willing to share tips, data, and strategies for success. These groups are also a great way to stay up-to-date with new content and events.
Don't Overlook Your Epic Heroes: Many players ignore Epic heroes after getting a few Legendaries. However, a fully awakened Epic hero can be stronger than a non-awakened Legendary, so don't discard them. Also see the section on unlocking epic hero traits.
Join an Active Guild: This is arguably the most important tip. A good guild provides support, resources, and protection from enemy raids. Actively participate in rallies and guild events to maximize your benefits.

Related Guides

New Player Checklist

Turn these broad habits into a step-by-step first-week roadmap.

Building & Research Guides

Use your stronger habits on the right buildings, queues, and long-term upgrades.

Hero Strategy Guide

Avoid sinking resources into the wrong roster while your account is still forming.

Smart Spending

Check the shop and diamond value pages before you commit premium currency.