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Civilizations

The 5 civilizations of Zardekon

Choosing a civilization is the most important decision in the game: attack, defense and speed stars determine the strength of your units, while the special bonus and wall material shape your play style. Each star changes attack/defense by 10% and infantry speed by 5%.

Comparison table

Civilization	Attack	Defense	Speed	Special bonus	Wall material	Wall Lv.20
Vikings	5	2	3	Units carry 15% more loot	Wood	50%
Gokturks	3	2	5	Cavalry is 15% faster	Wood	40%
Romans	3	3	3	Buildings are built 15% faster	Stone	60%
Han Chinese	3	5	2	Walls are 20% stronger	Stone	72%
Egyptians	3	4	3	Resource production +10%	Mudbrick / Limestone	50%

Vikings Town Hall

Offense-focusedUnits carry 15% more loot

Vikings — Raiders of the North

Hailing from icy fjords, the Vikings have the highest attack rating in the game. Every unit carries 15% more loot, so every successful raid brings more resources home to your village. Their defense is weak, so for them the best defense is a good offense.

ATTACK · 5/5

DEFENSE · 2/5

SPEED · 3/5

Units

Axeman — Vikings — Axeman

Shield Warrior — Vikings — Shield Warrior

Berserker — Vikings — Berserker

Raider Rider — Vikings — Raider Rider

Catapult — Vikings — Catapult

Unit abilities

Axeman — Shield Breaker: Attack +10% against defending infantry (scaled by the share of infantry among the defenders).
Shield Warrior — Cavalry Hunter: Attack and defense +15% against cavalry (scaled by the share of cavalry on the opposing side).
Berserker — Wall Breacher: When attacking, reduces the target wall's defense bonus by up to 50% (in proportion to its share of the army's strength).
Raider Rider — Swift Return: Is 20% faster when returning from an attack.
Catapult — Demolisher: Reduces the level of a random building in the target village (except the Town Hall and wall) by 1 (if the attack is won and at least 5 siege units survive).

City Wall: Wood

Defense per level: 2.5%
Defense at level 20: 50%
Level 1 cost: 150 wood · 40 grain · 50 iron
Build time: ×0.9 (faster)

Stake Fence — Stake Fence
Lv. 1–4

Rampart Palisade — Rampart Palisade
Lv. 5–9

Stone-Founded Stronghold Wall — Stone-Founded Stronghold Wall
Lv. 10+

Strategy tips

Focus on the Barracks and Axemen early on; the loot bonus accelerates your economy.
Berserkers pierce the enemy wall bonus and can crack open even heavily defended villages.
Raider Riders are 20% faster on the way back; they haul loot home quickly so you are ready for the next raid sooner.
Since your defense is weak, lean on clan support and upgrade your wooden wall regularly.

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Gokturks Town Hall

Speed-focusedCavalry is 15% faster

Gokturks — Wind of the Steppe

Masters of the horse from the steppe, the Gokturks are the fastest civilization in the game. Their cavalry moves 15% faster, reaching even the far corners of the map before anyone can prepare. Speed gives them a huge edge both in raids and in supporting their clan.

ATTACK · 3/5

DEFENSE · 2/5

SPEED · 5/5

Units

Spearman — Gokturks — Spearman

Shield Guard — Gokturks — Shield Guard

Khagan's Guard — Gokturks — Khagan's Guard

Horse Archer — Gokturks — Horse Archer

Catapult — Gokturks — Catapult

Unit abilities

Spearman — Cavalry Hunter: Attack and defense +15% against cavalry (scaled by the share of cavalry on the opposing side).
Shield Guard — Homeland Defender: Defense +15% when defending its own village.
Khagan's Guard — Khagan's Command: Increases the attack of cavalry in the same army by 10%.
Horse Archer — First Volley: Strikes from range before the battle begins: +15% strength in attack and defense.
Catapult — Demolisher: Reduces the level of a random building in the target village (except the Town Hall and wall) by 1 (if the attack is won and at least 5 siege units survive).

City Wall: Wood

Defense per level: 2%
Defense at level 20: 40%
Level 1 cost: 120 wood · 40 grain · 25 iron
Build time: ×0.75 (faster)

Timber Fence — Timber Fence
Lv. 1–4

Log Palisade — Log Palisade
Lv. 5–9

Watchtower Camp Wall — Watchtower Camp Wall
Lv. 10+

Strategy tips

Build the Stable early: the Horse Archer is fast and, thanks to its "First Volley" ability, 15% stronger in battle.
The Khagan's Guard increases the attack of cavalry in the same army by 10%; add a few to cavalry-heavy armies.
Your wooden wall is cheap and quick to build (time ×0.75); back up your defense with Shield Guards.
Thanks to your speed, you will be the player who gets support to clanmates the fastest.

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Romans Town Hall

BalancedBuildings are built 15% faster

Romans — Discipline and order

The Romans are the only civilization balanced in attack, defense and speed (3/3/3); in return they have the strongest general bonus: all buildings are built 15% faster. A fast-growing village and disciplined legions make Rome ideal for beginners, too.

ATTACK · 3/5

DEFENSE · 3/5

SPEED · 3/5

Units

Legionary — Romans — Legionary

Praetorian — Romans — Praetorian

Centurion — Romans — Centurion

Equites — Romans — Equites

Onager — Romans — Onager

Unit abilities

Legionary — Tortoise Formation: +20% in attack and defense against infantry.
Praetorian — Wall Warden: While in the village, increases the wall's defense bonus by 20%.
Centurion — Commander: While in the village, increases all defensive power in the village (including support) by 10%.
Equites — Disciplined Retreat: Losses in attack are reduced by 20%; even in a lost battle, some survive and return.
Onager — Wall Breacher: When attacking, reduces the target wall's defense bonus by up to 15% (in proportion to its share of the army's strength). Also reduces the target wall's level by 1 (if the attack is won and at least 5 siege units survive).

City Wall: Stone

Defense per level: 3%
Defense at level 20: 60%
Level 1 cost: 80 wood · 40 grain · 150 iron · 10 gold
Build time: ×1.2 (slower)

Rough Stone Wall — Rough Stone Wall
Lv. 1–4

Crenellated Stone Wall — Crenellated Stone Wall
Lv. 5–9

Legion Fortress Wall — Legion Fortress Wall
Lv. 10+

Strategy tips

The construction bonus applies to every building: upgrade your economy buildings before your rivals do.
While Praetorians are in the village, the wall's defense bonus increases by 20%; your stone wall is strong already.
The Centurion increases all defensive power in the village by 10% (including support troops).
Equites reduce their losses by 20%; even in risky attacks, part of your army makes it home.

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Han Chinese Town Hall

Defense-focusedWalls are 20% stronger

Han Chinese — Unbreakable walls

The Han Chinese have the highest defense rating and the strongest walls in the game. Their stone walls get a 20% higher bonus; a level 20 Great Wall boosts village defense by 72%. Slow but solid: a Han village is an expensive target for attackers.

ATTACK · 3/5

DEFENSE · 5/5

SPEED · 2/5

Units

Crossbowman — Han Chinese — Crossbowman

Halberdier — Han Chinese — Halberdier

Dragon Guard — Han Chinese — Dragon Guard

Han Cavalry — Han Chinese — Han Cavalry

Trebuchet — Han Chinese — Trebuchet

Unit abilities

Crossbowman — First Volley: Strikes from range before the battle begins: +10% strength in attack and defense.
Halberdier — Cavalry Hunter: Attack and defense +25% against cavalry (scaled by the share of cavalry on the opposing side).
Dragon Guard — Homeland Defender: Defense +30% when defending its own village.
Han Cavalry — Steady Supply: Upkeep is 1 grain per hour lower.
Trebuchet — Demolisher: Reduces the level of a random building in the target village (except the Town Hall and wall) by 1 (if the attack is won and at least 5 siege units survive).

City Wall: Stone

Defense per level: 3.6%
Defense at level 20: 72%
Level 1 cost: 90 wood · 60 grain · 130 iron · 10 gold
Build time: ×1.15 (slower)

Rammed Earth Wall — Rammed Earth Wall
Lv. 1–4

Brick Wall — Brick Wall
Lv. 5–9

Great Wall — Great Wall
Lv. 10+

Strategy tips

Keep upgrading your wall alongside the Town Hall; at level 20 it gives +72% defense.
The Dragon Guard gains +30% defense when defending its own village.
The Halberdier is 25% stronger against cavalry; it is the best answer to cavalry raids.
Han Cavalry only costs 2 grain per hour in upkeep (3 for others); you can feed a bigger cavalry army.

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Egyptians Town Hall

Economy-focusedResource production +10%

Egyptians — Bounty of the Nile

The wealthy civilization of the Nile, the Egyptians produce 10% more of every resource. This permanent economic edge means a faster-growing village, a bigger army and, in the long run, a stronger kingdom. Their defense is solid too (4 stars).

ATTACK · 3/5

DEFENSE · 4/5

SPEED · 3/5

Units

Khopesh Warrior — Egyptians — Khopesh Warrior

Medjay Guard — Egyptians — Medjay Guard

Pharaoh's Guard — Egyptians — Pharaoh's Guard

War Chariot — Egyptians — War Chariot

Battering Ram — Egyptians — Battering Ram

Unit abilities

Khopesh Warrior — Swift Drill: Trains 20% faster.
Medjay Guard — Treasure Keeper: When defending, each one hides 20 units of every resource from looting.
Pharaoh's Guard — Pharaoh's Blessing: Increases the attack of all units in the same army by 5%.
War Chariot — Cargo Chariot: Carries 50% more loot.
Battering Ram — Wall Smasher: Reduces the target's wall level by 1 (if the attack is won and at least 5 siege units survive).

City Wall: Mudbrick / Limestone

Defense per level: 2.5%
Defense at level 20: 50%
Level 1 cost: 100 wood · 70 grain · 90 iron · 5 gold
Build time: ×1 (standard)

Mudbrick Wall — Mudbrick Wall
Lv. 1–4

Limestone Wall — Limestone Wall
Lv. 5–9

Pharaoh's Rampart — Pharaoh's Rampart
Lv. 10+

Strategy tips

The production bonus stacks with all resource buildings and pack bonuses; prioritize your economy.
Khopesh Warriors train 20% faster; you can raise a large infantry force in no time.
Each Medjay Guard hides 20 resources from looting; they protect your stores.
The War Chariot carries 50% more loot, and the Pharaoh's Guard boosts the attack of the whole army by 5%.

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