Account fundamentals

General Advice for New Players

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

Updated Apr 7, 2026 Beginner Tips Guild Play Event Discipline
Quick take

The habits that prevent waste

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 premium progression items usually pay off more when you line them up with event scoring.

Guild Quality Matters

An active guild improves help timers, rally rewards, protection, and event participation.

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Core habits

General advice for new players

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Build a Stable Foundation

  • Do not rush your castle. Balance castle progress with heroes, research, and troop strength.
  • Complete daily and weekly missions for steady resources, experience, and valuable items.
  • Prioritize research that increases resource yield, especially rubies and timber, plus troop strength.
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Protect Your Progress

  • Use speed-ups wisely. Avoid burning them on tiny timers unless it lines up with event scoring.
  • Save relic scrolls for relic events instead of using them as soon as you get them.
  • Shield your city if you are not actively online and your troops or resources are exposed.
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Learn With the Community

  • Join Discord and Facebook groups to keep up with tips, data, strategies, and new content.
  • Do not overlook Epic heroes. A fully awakened Epic can beat a non-awakened Legendary.
  • Join an active guild and participate in rallies and guild events to maximize benefits.