Strategy Tips

Win with your brain, not your credit card

Practical tips you can apply today: economy, defense, card upgrades, invasions, and boss fights — built for fair progression.

"A fool buys gems to skip the game. A genius invests in Empire Income and dominates forever."
— The Emperor

New here? Start with Gameplay and Hero — then use these tips to optimize.

🏛️ Cities, Gems & Gold (Economy)

Empire Income: Your #1 compounding upgrade. More passive Gems over time beats short-term spending.
Max-level city safety: Max-level cities cannot be invaded — aim to max one city first.
Daily Invasions: Clear them to avoid losing cities and income the next day.
Free gold bursts: The occasional gold video offer can be more efficient than low-wave grinding.

Core rule: defense deck ≠ attack deck. Build for what happens when you are not controlling the fight.

Defense: stability wins. Tanks + ranged units that hold position.
Attack: speed and pressure. Use units that can break lines within time limits.
Structures matter: Upgrading Gate/Barracks/Catapult adds power that does not depend on card timing.

Batch opens: hoard mission chests and open when you’re committing to upgrading specific cards.
Stanman: use the vendor to target exact copies you need (instead of hoping for random drops).
Gems: prioritize Golden packs / high-value offers if your goal is rare/elite cards.

Distance control: some bosses punish wide spacing — decide whether to close in or kite.
Protect the Gate: boss AoE splash can shred structures even while “not targeting” them.
Want detailed counters? Go to Bosses.

What is the fastest way to get more gems long-term?

Prioritize the Hero’s Empire Income upgrades and level up cities consistently. Passive gem generation compounds over time.

Are max-level cities invadable?

No. Max-level cities cannot be invaded by other players, which makes them the safest gem source.

Should I build one strong city or spread upgrades across many?

One strong city first. Maxing a city reduces risk, stabilizes income, and makes later upgrades easier.

How do I stop losing cities to invasions?

Clear daily invasions. If you ignore them, you can lose cities (and their gem income) the next day.

What’s the biggest mistake in PvP defense?

Using your attack deck as defense. Defense works best with stable units that hold position (tanks + ranged).

When should I open mission chests?

Open in bulk when you’re ready to focus upgrades on specific cards. Bulk openings help you commit to a plan.

What’s the best use of gems for progression?

Golden packs and high-value offers. They generally have better odds for rare/elite cards than random spending.

How do I make boss fights easier?

Treat bosses like puzzles: control distance, protect your Gate from AoE splash, and use units that match the boss weakness.

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