Castle and Buildings Guide
Unlock Features in Game
Market Place / Alchemist’s Corner / Auction House / Black Market / Vault
- Unlock at Stronghold level 16
Relic Map / Lucky Shot / Daily Deal
- Unlock at Stronghold level 8
Dragon Spirit
- Unlock once you have level 1 Dragon and Stronghold level 8
Library of War (War Strategy)
- Unlock at Stronghold level 22, can craft first Tome at Hall of War level 22
Avalon Chronicle
- Unlock at Stronghold level 5 for players in new kingdoms
Daily Quest
- Unlock when finish quest “Upgrade stronghold level 6” in Kingdom quest
Kingdom Map
- Unlock when finish chapter 4: “A Dragon Reborn”
Prestige Statues
- Unlock at Stronghold level 20
Artifact
- Unlock at Stronghold level 18
Hero Weapons
- Unlock at Stronghold level 12
Dragon Emblems
- Unlock once you reach dragon level 25 for old Kingdoms. For new Kingdoms, Dragon Emblem additionally require finish Vengeance chapter of Avalon Chronicle event.
Dragon Shadow
- Unlock once you reach Dragon level 20
Gemstones
- Unlock at Stronghold level 9
Magic Spire
- Unlock once you reach Stronghold level 16 for old Kingdom. For new Kingdoms, Magic Spire additionally require finish Raw Courage chapter of Avalon Chronicle event
Merlin’s Trial
- Unlock once you reach Stronghold level 15 for old Kingdom. For new Kingdoms, Merlin’s Trial additionally require finish Expand Your Territory chapter of Avalon Chronicle event
Royal Arena
- Unlock once you reach Stronghold level 17 for old Kingdom. For new Kingdoms, Royal Arena additionally require finish Prove Your Strength chapter of Avalon Chronicle event
Element hub (elemental force)
- Unlock at Stronghold level 40
Dragonwing Roost
- Unlock at Stronghold level 40
Skyloft Garden
- Unlock at Stronghold level 30
Observatory (Empyrean Talents)
- Unlock at Stronghold level 16
Exotic Artifacts
- Unlock at stronghold level 16
Conquest Research
- Basic – unlocks at stronghold level 40
- Advanced – unlocks at stronghold level 45
Dwarven Sentinel Research
- Unlock at barracks level 40
Mystic Soul
- Unlocks at Elemental force level 30 with one 4 star element
I completed chapter in Avalon Chronicle event but I can’t open Magic Spire/Royal Arena/Merlin’s Trial
Magic Spire/Royal Arena/Merlin’s Trial features will be unlock once chapter timer finish not when you complete chapter.
City Layout, Construction & Research
How can I permanently unlock second builder?
You can permanently unlock Second builder by purchasing a special “Extra Builder” package. Alternately, you can temporarily unlock the second builder for 4 days by paying 500 gold.
What happens to my “extra builder” items if I pay to permanently unlock second builder?
Once your second builder is permanently unlocked, using an “extra builder” item will convert that item into 125 gold per day it was for. Meaning: using a 1 Day Extra Builder item would give you 125 gold.
What happens if I have two buildings upgrading when my second builder expires?
Both upgrades/constructions will continue even when the second builder expires. You will not be able to upgrade/build anything else until both upgrades/constructions are complete, even if the first builder icon says its available and the 2nd one is the one building.
What will I get back if I cancel a building upgrade?
Half of the resources used will be returned. If the buildings upgrade required badge, all used badges will be returned.
What will I get back if I cancel a research?
Only half of the resources and Philosopher’s Stones used will be returned.
Where can I find my artifacts?
Artifacts can be located in the big statue in the middle of your city, near the “help & support” board.
What buildings can I move in my city?
Embassy, Hall of War, Trap Factory, Storehouse, Exchange Building, Wishing Well, Barracks, Stables, Range, Siege Workshop.
Why are there soldiers all over my city to heal? Is this part of hospital now? Bonus soldiers?
These are part of the tutorial – quest in Chapter III: A Glimpse Of Hope (Heal the Wounded). The quest will require you to heal some of them.
Existing/older players saw these appear in their city and received a small number of troops from them one time. They do not reappear.
Sanctum
After hospital capacity is filled, what % of killed troops go to the Sanctum (vs being truly “lost”)?
Sanctum will save 70-90% of dead troops (depends on VIP and Subscription status). VIP 10 gives +10% Soul Conversion and Subscription gives another +10%, which will be added to the 70% Soul Conversion base.
If hospital is full, for example
If troops would normally be treated as wounded (I.e. attacking/defending an Alliance Tower), they all become “losses” as they cannot go to Hospital (full). 70/80/90% of these “losses” will go to Sanctum (until it is full).
If troops would normally be treated as “losses”, such as in a KvK tower, Wounded Conversion will save some first, turning them from “losses” to “Wounded”. But with full hospital, they get bumped to Sanctum, which saves 70/80/90% of what Wounded Conversion already saved. So:
(“Losses” * Wounded Conversion) * Soul Conversion = Troops in Sanctum
*Note: this information is from MOD/Player testing and is not “official” info from KoA
How can I gather Ambrosia faster?
Ambrosia production speed is affected by how much of hospital capacity is in use. Ambrosia production speed is REDUCED the more full your hospital is.
So, to gather Ambrosia at maximum speed, the best way is to heal all troops in hospital as soon as possible. There is no other way, at this time, to gather ambrosia faster.
What are Ambrosia Coins & how/why do I use them?
Ambrosia Coins are a special item that can be used to resurrect troops in Sanctum. Typically, when players don’t want to wait to accumulate enough Ambrosia, they can purchase Ambrosia Coins to do it faster. (Gold can be used too).
You do NOT need to use Ambrosia Coins to get troops out of Sanctum. You can get all troops in Sanctum back for free if you’re willing to wait until you have enough Ambrosia.
Outside My City (Map, Shield, Environment)
Everyone gets a shield during Maintenance Update… how long does it last?
During a Maintenance Break, a free 8 hour Peace Shield is activated on all players. It expires after that time or 5 minutes after login (whichever comes first).
Note: Some players & MODs report the shield lasting longer, eg: until the next reset after update, but this is unofficial/unconfirmed
How long does the shield for new player last?
The shield all new players start with will expire when one of these conditions are met (whichever comes first):
- The player scouts or attacks another player
- The player upgrades stronghold to lv 9
- After 3 days from account creation
How does the system determine your coordinates?
A stronghold occupies 4 squares, but coordinates are only for one square. The upper / north corner of your castle is the one used to identify your coordinates.
This also determines whether your castle is inside or outside certain boundaries. Example: if the bottom and left squares of your castle are in the forest or alliance territory, but your top/north square is NOT, your castle does not count as being inside the forest / alliance territory.
How can I hide my castle for a long time?
A castle will be put into “limbo” (not on the map) if it is Force Teleported while the player is offline. You can Force Teleport a castle in the following ways:
- Enemy Eviction Spell: Castle need to be within Alliance Territory
- King Skill: Forced Teleport
- Lose a defense in the Black Forest
- Not logged in after teleport to other Kingdom during Alliance Conquest, KvK, Kingdom Raid event.
- Not logged in after enter to Fireland.
Note: If you have a Relic, it will reset back to your Kingdom if you been off the map for too long.
Speed, Capacity & Cost Buff / Reduction
How can I increase my healing speed?
Heroes:
- Valedria (orange)
- Evaine the Bestower (orange)
- Morgause (purple)
- Sir Gaheris (blue)
- Hellawes (purple)
- Lady Rhona (green)
Gear:
- Warrior Set – Winged Helm of Rage, Ring of Dispel
Lord Talents & Skills:
- Talents: Healing Speed I & II
- Skills: Instant Heal – Free instant healing of 10% of all wounded troops in your City. 24 Hour Cooldown.
Research, Spells and Items:
- Accelerated Healing Spell (Alliance)
- Guided Recovery Spell (King)
- Fast Heal I & II (University Research)
How can I reduce Healing Costs?
Gear:
- Warrior Set – Phantom Feet
Lord Skills:
- Population Surge: Reduces amount of resources needed to train and heal troops by 25% for a period of 30 minutes. 24 Hour Cooldown
How can I increase my gathering speed?
Heroes:
- Sir Dinadan (green)
- Lady Cerys (blue)
- Sir Gareth (blue)
- Prince Claudin (green)
- Sir Pellas (blue)
- Iseult the Fair (purple)
Lord Skills:
- Instant Gather- Causes all troops currently gathering resources to have their load capacity filled immediately. Applies only to food, wood, iron, and silver gathering. Excludes Alliance resource buildings. 24 hour cool down.
- Gathering Boosts are also available for each resource under the Economy Tab of Lord Skills
Gear:
- The Fortune Set- Armor of Fortune, Necklace of Fortune,
- Prosperity Set- Champion Armor, Jewel of Bounty
- Harvest Set- Armor of Bounty, Prosperity Necklace
- Abundance Set- Robe of Abundance, Diamond of Abundance
Research, Spells and Items:
- Timed Gathering Boost Items
- Alliance Conquest Frame (UAC Rewards)
- Bountiful Kingdom Spell (King)
- Nimble Harvester Spell (Alliance)
- Gathering Boost Research in University
- Winged Gathering (Draconic Skill)
My Gathering time went up? Why?
If you send to tiles using gathering gear/boost and it expires before your troops arrive at the tile or your change gear/talents it’ll revert to using your current talents. You can easily fix this by switching back to your gathering talents/gear and popping another boost.
How can I increase my Training Speed?
- Heroes (Morgause, Helawes, Evaine, Valedria) up to 100%
- Training Scepter for 20%
- Conquering Hero Accolade (UAC reward) for 5%
- Excalibur Invasion buff 30/300%
- Balance Lord Tree up to 25%
- Compassion/Humility Title for 5%
- Training Grounds up to 225% at Lv 45
- Training speed researches in Development up to 25%
- Abundance/Fortune set equipped for 30% (up to 90% with set resonance boost)
- Festival Fever Training Buff 30%
- Kingdom Tourney Buff 30%
- Alliance Tech 5%
- Draconic Skill: Quick Training +5%
- Exotic Artifact: up to 60%
How can I increase my Troop Training Capacity?
- Valedria (hero) when appointed
- Lady Isobel (hero) up to 360 cap when appointed
- Balance Lord Tree up to 500 cap
- Winged Helm of Rage/Stone of Providence for 30/15% extra cap
- Training Grounds up to +2300 capacity
- Recruitment Items 5000/20000/100000 cap
- Alliance Tech up to 50 cap
How can I reduce my Troop Training Cost?
- Ring of Dispel -10.5%
- Population Surge Lord Talent -25%
- Recruitment Drive King Skill -30% (have limit power depend on stronghold level)
- Spirituality Title -10%
Why is my training speed not down to 3x less when 300% training buff is activated? Why do I not lose 1/5 of my training time when I use the 20% relic?
Any buff that you would get are not individual, they are added to your total training speed you would get via researches, lord talent, or any other source like a relic. You can see a line about your training speed in your detailed profile in Military section.
For example, you have 300% buff, 2h training relic, and all researches for training speed, it makes it:
100% base training speed, + 300% buff, 400%. +20% from relic 420% + 25% from researches, 445% speed. Everything adds up, nothing is reduced individually
How can I increase Stamina Recovery speed?
- Sir Gaheris (11%)
- Balance Lord Talent Tree (up to 25%)
- Researches in Development section (up to 25%)
- Vip Level (up to 26%)
- Subscription (5%)
Note: Alternately, you can use Stamina Items to instantly gain stamina.
Upkeep Cost & Upkeep Reduction
How can I reduce my upkeep?
- University Research: Upkeep Reduction I & II – 5% each
- Alliance Research: Efficiency I (5%), II (7.5%), & III (12.5%) – 25% total
- Alliance territory benefits up to 65%
Lord Equipment:
- Galahad’s Boots (up to 7.5%)
- Boots of Fortune (up to 12%)
- Coronet of Fortune (up to 12%)
- Boots of Abundance (up to 13.2%)
- Crown of Abundance (up to 13.2%)
Heroes:
- Elyan the White when appointed 8% maxed
- Lady Cerys when appointed 7.2% maxed
- Upkeep Reduction items (chicken drumstick) – 25 or 50% for 1, 3, or 7 days
- Royal title: Compassion 10%
Why/how is my upkeep SO low sometimes and not others?
Since the Dominion update, a HUGE buff for upkeep reduction was added to the Alliance Territory benefits – while you are in your Alliance Territory, you get up to an additional 65% upkeep reduction.
How can I get 0 per hour upkeep cost?
The “upkeep reduction” buff is additive – any combination of the above-listed benefits adding to 100% (or more) will reduce your upkeep cost to 0/hr. You can check this in Parade Ground (military tent)
Note: If you leave alliance territory, you lose territory bonus and research bonus.
Misc Castle-Related
How can I move to a new Kingdom?
An account can only move to a different KD if it is no more than 2 days old and no more than SH5. Previously, moving to a new KD was possible with “Migration” event, which is not currently available.
What is Golden Shield? How can a Castle get a Golden Shield?
Golden Shield is for player who passed away in real life. To get the golden shield people should reach out the customer service with Proof of death, it also may requires some time before seeing the Golden Shield. SH must have been offline for at least 10 days.
How can I finish quest forge White Equipment / forge Green Equipment / use Assault Points / use Guardian Points?
As of this time White/Green Equipment/Assault/Guardian points has been removed, so contacting CS will be your best option.
What happens when I “reset” Tomes of War in my Library of War / Hall of War?
You can “reset” your Tomes of War by paying 1,000 gold. Doing this will make any “used/spent” tomes available to be distributed again on the Infantry/Cavalry/Bowmen skills of your choice.
Note: resources and War Scrolls are not returned once they are used to create a Tome of War.
What is the progression of Lucky Shot Coins needed to open all slots?
To open all Lucky Shot rewards, The # of coins needed is (in order): 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 19, 34, 61, 110 = 246 Lucky Shot Coins total for all 9 rewards.
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