Heroes
The Hero is your primary commander — every march is led by them and their level directly determines your Leadership limit (how many troops you can send).
Hero Selection
There are 15 heroes. Each has a unique passive ability. You can only use one at a time, so choose based on your current playstyle.
| Hero | Key Bonus | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus | +25% Leadership to hero and captains | Bigger marches — most impactful for beginners |
| Haemon | Clan bonuses ×2 | Clan-first players on clan territory |
| Ryjong | Army and captain march speed ×2 | Fast farming and rapid strikes |
| Svyatogor | +troop strength and health in solo marches | Independent combat and monster hunting |
| Matemhain | +200% Engineer strength/health; wall rebuild in 30 s | Defensive or engineering-focused city |
| Ayrin | Unlimited march duration; cross-kingdom movement | Inter-kingdom events (Clash of Kingdoms) |
| Alrick | Enemy marches on your city take ≥4 hours | Passive defence; hard to siege |
| Faron | +900% delegates from titles | Clash for the Throne political play |
| Yamato | Can eliminate enemy hero after scouting | Offensive operations |
| Meriones | Hero stats ×1.5 during combat | Combat amplification |
| Garvel / Julia | No special bonus | Not recommended for veteran play |
Starting recommendation: Thaddeus gives +25% Leadership across the board — the most straightforward power boost for any new account. Switch to Haemon once you’re consistently on clan territory.
Talent Points
Talent points are earned every hero level. From level 86 onward you receive 10 points per level. There is no level cap stated — plan for the long term.
Four talent branches:
| Branch | What it does |
|---|---|
| Battle Tactics | Chance to deal double damage in combat |
| Expert Battle Tactics | Troop training speed + army carrying capacity |
| Economy | Bonus effects on resource tiles you’re farming |
| Archaeology | Bonus XP in Crypts |
Priority for most players:
- Max Battle Tactics first — double-damage chance applies to every fight
- Then Expert Battle Tactics — faster training and bigger marches
- Archaeology if you run Crypts frequently (pays off long-term)
- Economy only for dedicated gathering alts
Talents apply at all times regardless of where your hero is. Respeccing costs 18,000 Gold (or a reset item from events). Plan before you spend.
Leadership Limit
Your Leadership limit determines how many trained troops you can send in one march. It scales with:
- Hero level
- Captain bonuses
- Equipment (dedicated leadership gear)
- Research (Academy)
- Titles (held via Clash for the Throne)
- Dragon presence in the march
Growing your Leadership limit is the single most impactful progression you can make — a bigger march means more damage, more resources gathered, and more event points per attack.
Equipment Sets
Your hero has 6 equipment slots. Craft multiple sets and swap before each activity:
| Set | Prioritise |
|---|---|
| Combat | Army strength, army health, leadership |
| Gathering | Carrying capacity, gathering speed |
| Monster hunting | Crypt XP, army strength vs monsters |
See Resources & Equipment for crafting details.
Further Reading
- Captains — named captain bonuses and builds
- Units & Troops — troop categories and tiers
- Crypts — gear comes from here