Tips & Tricks I Wish I Knew When I Started

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Don’t waste diamonds on speedups or stamina. Use them to raise VIP level and for Hero Roulette during its event.

Don’t promote troops until you can fully fill at least 2 marches with full troop capacity.

If you’re F2P and can’t buy the extra construction pack, consider buying it for 2 days with diamonds — fast building = fast progress.

You don’t need to buy extra march slots. F2P players can unlock 4 marches easily through VIP level + Academy research — that’s enough for most events.

Join an alliance ASAP. This game is not meant to be played solo. Pick the highest-ranked active alliance you can find. If R4/R5s aren’t giving guidance or organizing events, leave and find a better one.

Avoid World Chat — it’s rarely helpful.

Many events need team coordination. Follow leadership, and when joining rallies, only send your highest-tier troops so others can contribute quality troops too.

Don’t be discouraged by high-power whales. F2P players are essential team members when coordinated.

Don’t hoard resources or speedups. Use them wisely during events for maximum gain.

Always scout before attacking — blind attacks = heavy losses.

Don’t randomly level up heroes and gear. Focus on your best 3 heroes.

So many shops = limited currency. Be smart — buy strategic items only.

Join every event — even losses with your alliance earn useful rewards over time.

Refresh auto-join 3–4 times a day, especially before bed.

Your Conquest inventory fills every 9 hours — don’t forget to clear it multiple times daily.

Finish Intel Missions daily — higher levels = better rewards.

Don’t hesitate to start Terror Rallies — hit your daily cap for alliance rewards.

Focus upgrades on buildings needed for Town Center progression — don’t upgrade randomly.

If you’re F2P or low-spender, diplomacy is your strongest weapon. Don’t be afraid to be social and assertive.

Always send troops to gather resources if march slots are idle — but keep 1 march free for auto-joining alliance rallies.

Tap the small arrow under your profile pic to use City Bonuses — don’t let them go to waste!

When attacking, formation matters. Don’t use a single troop type — balance your army.

Fight in PvP Arena at least 5 times daily near reset. Buy extra entries if you have spare diamonds. Arena Coins are a great way to get Mystic Gear over time.