SOUL HEROES

Soul Heroes Guide

From climbing the Tower to Estate battles and Clan competition, find what you want to know.

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Categories
  1. Getting started
  2. Heroes and Tower combat
  3. Equipment
  4. Estate
  5. World Map
  6. Commanders and troops
  7. Heroes and Estate combat
  8. Airship skins
  9. Clan
  10. Skyway Duel and League
  11. Events
  12. Frequently asked questions

Getting started

S01

What should I do first?

Form a party and climb the Tower of Samsara. When you get stuck, check your heroes' levels and equipment, and try a formation that matches the enemy's element.

Once the Estate opens, follow the guidance: harvest resources → upgrade the Main Hall and Barracks → train soldiers → make your first sortie. Heroes you raise in the Tower become commanders who lead soldiers in your Estate.

TaskCheck first
Form your partyFront and back row positions, a healing hero
Climb the TowerEnemy elements, battle results
Develop heroesLevel, stars, Awakening, equipment
Start your EstateHarvest → buildings → training → sortie

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S02

How do I enter Strategy Mode?

Use the 'Estate' button on the home screen. If it is still locked, meet the Tower progress requirement shown on the button first.

Develop buildings and prepare soldiers in your Estate, then go to the World Map to gather and hunt. The World Map may have a different unlock requirement from the Estate, so follow the on-screen guidance.

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Heroes and Tower combat

R01

How do elemental advantages work?

In Fire → Wind → Earth → Lightning → Water → Fire, each element is strong against the next. Attacking with an advantageous element increases damage; a disadvantageous one reduces damage. Matching elements and pairs outside this sequence have no effect.

The sequence is the same in the Tower and Estate battles. However, elemental advantages have a smaller effect in Estate battles than in the Tower.

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R02

Who belongs in the front and back rows?

A party has 5 heroes: 2 front row positions and 3 back row positions. Put durable heroes in front and damage dealers and healers in back.

Melee attacks target surviving front row heroes first. Some attacks target the back row, so it is not always safe there. Review battle results and try changing positions.

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R03

How do Level, Stars, Awakening, and Transcendence differ?

GrowthWhat you need
LevelGold and experience
StarsThat hero's shards (up to 5 stars)
Awakening I, II, IIILevel 60 and the required stars (3, 4, 5), passing the Awakening Trial, Awakening Stones
Transcendence I–VLegendary or higher heroes, that hero's shards after reaching 5 stars

Material quantities vary with the hero's rarity and stage. Check the growth screen for what the next stage needs.

Growth also matters in your Estate. Higher levels, stars, and Transcendence let commanders bring more soldiers, and higher stars strengthen commander skills. (See Heroes and Estate combat.)

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R04

How do summon guarantee gauges build up?

The Legendary and Mythic guarantee gauges build up separately.

  • Summoning a Legendary or higher hero resets the Legendary gauge.
  • The Mythic gauge only resets when you summon a Mythic hero. A Legendary hero does not reset it.
  • If you go a long time without a Mythic hero, the Mythic chance gradually increases.

Check the Probability information page for guarantee counts and rarity probabilities.

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Equipment

E01

How far can equipment be enhanced?

Equipment can be enhanced to +30. Its stats increase at each stage, with much larger increases per stage from +25.

Current stageOn failure
+0–+14Always succeeds
+15–+19Stays at the current stage
+20–+24Drops one stage
+25–+29Breaks without an Enhancement Protection Ticket

From +25, an Enhancement Protection Ticket saves your equipment on failure. The ticket is only consumed on failure. Check stage-specific success chances on the Equipment enhancement probabilities page.

Mythic exclusive weapons also become stronger in Estate battles. Higher enhancement increases elemental damage there, especially from +25. (See Mythic exclusive weapons.)

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E02

Which equipment slots make a set?

There are 6 slots: weapon, armor, cloak, ring, talisman, and relic. Equipping different pieces of the same set on one hero activates set effects. Two copies of the same piece do not increase the piece count.

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SetPiecesEffects activate at
Legendary setArmor, cloak, ring, talisman2 and 4 pieces
Mythic setExclusive weapon, armor, cloak, ring, talisman, relic2, 4, and 6 pieces

Legendary sets (Tower combat effects)

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SetSuitable heroesEffects
Crimson VanguardAttack heroesIncreases attack, with a larger increase at 4 pieces
Indomitable CitadelGuardian heroesIncreases defense, and maximum HP at 4 pieces
Dawn CovenantSupport heroesIncreases maximum HP, and defense at 4 pieces

A Mythic set can only be worn by its hero. Collecting pieces increases attack, defense, and maximum HP in order. Earlier effects remain active when you collect more pieces.

Sets also work in Estate battles, strengthening the troop types led by that hero. (See Set bonuses for troops.)

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E03

Where do I craft Mythic equipment?

Go to Bag → Craft → Mythic Craft, select a hero, and craft an exclusive weapon or set piece. The material is a Mythic Core; non-weapon pieces also use Gold. Required amounts appear on the crafting screen.

Getting Mythic Cores: convert spare shards from fully developed heroes into Mythic Cores.

  • For Legendary or higher heroes, conversion opens after both maximum stars and Transcendence V are complete.
  • Fewer Mythic hero shards than Legendary hero shards are needed for 1 Mythic Core.
  • Unconverted shards remain as they are.

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E04

How do I craft Legendary exclusive weapons and sets?

In Bag → Craft, the Legendary Weapons tab crafts hero-exclusive weapons, while Legendary Sets crafts set pieces. The material is Legendary Ore; set pieces also use Gold.

Collect Legendary Ore from Weekly Bosses, Expeditions, the Forgotten Path, and Clan activities. An exclusive weapon can only be equipped by its hero.

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Estate

C01

What are buildings and resources for?

Your Estate uses four resources—Food, Wood, Stone, and Mana—to develop buildings and prepare soldiers.

BuildingPurpose
Main HallSets other buildings' upgrade limits and guides Estate development
BarracksTrain soldiers
Research LabResearch
Healing HouseAccommodate and heal wounded soldiers
Resource SiteProduce resources (harvest accumulated resources to receive them)
WarehouseProtect resources when attacked
WallDefend the Estate
Airship HangarAirship marches and carrying capacity

Before upgrading, check the resources, prerequisite buildings, and time required.

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C02

What should I research first?

Choose the effect you currently need at the Research Lab. Research has lab level, prerequisite research, and resource requirements. Some research requires joining a Clan.

FieldEffects include
EconomyProduction, gathering, construction
MilitaryTroop types and troop abilities
SquadronManaging troops sent on sorties
CommandersCommand capacity and combinations
Clan WarBattles fought with your Clan
AdvancedResearch unlocked after meeting earlier requirements

Research takes effect after it is complete.

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C03

How do I train and heal soldiers?

Choose a troop type and quantity at the Barracks to train soldiers. Higher tier soldiers unlock after meeting Barracks level and research requirements.

Heal soldiers wounded in battle with resources at the Healing House. Always check for available space before a sortie.

BattleWhen the Healing House is full
Against monsters and bossesExcess wounded soldiers are treated as lightly wounded and return shortly
Against other lordsExcess wounded soldiers may be lost

Battle reports list wounded, lightly wounded, and fallen soldiers separately.

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World Map

W01

When do gathered resources arrive?

Select a resource site on the World Map and send an Airship. The amount you can bring depends on your troops' carrying capacity and the site's remaining resources.

Resources arrive after the Airship returns to your Estate. If you recall it early, it brings what it has gathered so far.

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W02

How do I attack monster camps and fortresses?

Tap a monster camp or fortress to check the enemy and rewards before a sortie. Remaining troops, wounded soldiers, and rewards matter as much as winning or losing. Hunting rewards also arrive after your Airship returns.

Matching elements makes things easier. Monsters have elements. Tap an enemy on the map to see which Airship element has an advantage. Send a Commander or Airship skin that beats the enemy's element.

You can attack a fortress alone, or use a Clan rally if it is too difficult.

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W03

Hunt Storm Whales with your Clan

A Storm Whale is a powerful opponent challenged through Clan rallies. When the Clan leader schedules a whale, it appears at the arranged time. Check its difficulty and time remaining in the event information and prepare a rally with Clanmates.

Whales also have elements. A Commander and skin that beat the whale's element deal more damage. Mix different commander skill types in a rally. (See Rallies and commander skills.)

Check event schedules in the game's event information.

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W04

Defend your Estate against pirates

Pirate Raid is a defense event where pirates attack your Estate in waves. Attacks continue over several waves, with bosses in the middle and at the end.

Check your defense troops and Healing House space beforehand, and send reinforcements to protect Clanmates. Another attack follows soon after each defense, so keep checking troops and healing.

Check event schedules in the game's event information.

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Commanders and troops

A01

How do Commanders, Deputies, and troop capacity work?

Tower heroes become commanders in your Estate. Each troop can have 1 Commander and 1 Deputy.

  • Commander: leads the troop. Their skills apply in full.
  • Deputy: assists the Commander. Their skills apply at slightly reduced strength.
  • The Deputy position opens when the Main Hall reaches the required level.
  • A commander already on a sortie cannot join another troop.

The number of soldiers you can bring increases with the Commander's level, stars, and Transcendence. Main Hall upgrades and research increase it further. The Deputy does not increase troop capacity. Your final capacity appears on the formation screen.

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A02

How do troop advantages and Resonance work?

There are four soldier types: Swordsmen, Archers, Mages, and Shieldbearers.

MatchupEffect
Swordsmen → ArchersSwordsmen are strong against Archers
Archers → MagesArchers are strong against Mages
Mages → SwordsmenMages are strong against Swordsmen
ShieldbearersTougher when defending

Each commander specializes in a troop type. Bringing that type makes the troop stronger.

SpecialtyCommanders
SwordsmenKai, Adela, Morga, Nadia, Rin, Kaya, Erik
ArchersIsna, Saha
MagesMyua, Arke, Bellua, Locke, Orka
ShieldbearersDain, Garm, Riena, Neri, Seira, Lumiel, Bram, Tord, Cassiel, Seraphin, Thalassa

Resonance: a Commander and Deputy with the same faction or same element increase troop attack and defense. Match both to receive both effects. Research can improve Resonance further.

Element: in Estate battles, the troop uses the Commander hero's element. The sequence matches the Tower: Fire → Wind → Earth → Lightning → Water → Fire.

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Heroes and Estate combat

X01

Heroes raised in the Tower grow stronger in your Estate too

In Soul Heroes, the heroes you raise in the Tower become your Estate commanders. There is no need to raise them separately.

What you develop in the TowerEffect in the Estate
Level, stars, TranscendenceMore soldiers and higher commander combat power
Stars, Ultimate levelStronger commander skills
Mythic exclusive weapon enhancementAdditional damage of that hero's element
Mythic and Legendary setsStronger troop types led by that hero
6 Mythic pieces + high enhancementActivates 'Awakened Command'

Time spent raising heroes while climbing the Tower also strengthens you in Estate battles and Clan competition.

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X02

What types of commander skills are there?

Roles in the Tower carry over into Estate battles. Healers revive soldiers, shield heroes prevent damage, and buffers strengthen allies.

SkillEffect
HealingRevives some fallen soldiers periodically during battle
ShieldReduces damage received early in battle
BuffStrengthens allied attack throughout battle
DebuffWeakens enemy attack early in battle
AreaDeals additional damage to all enemies every few rounds
FocusDeals heavy damage to the strongest enemy troop type every few rounds
CleanseReduces debuffs inflicted by enemies

What strengthens skills: higher hero rarity, stars, and Ultimate level in the Tower. Estate research can improve them too. Commanders use skills in full; Deputies use them at slightly reduced strength.

Battle replays show the hero's portrait and Ultimate effects when skills trigger. Battle reports show soldiers revived, damage prevented, and damage added by each skill.

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X03

Which commander skills does each hero use?

Parentheses show secondary effects that apply alongside the main effect. Secondary effects are weaker than the main effect.

HeroCommander skill
BelluaBuff (attack and defense together)
CassielArea (+Debuff)
AdelaFocus (+Debuff)
ThalassaHealing (+Cleanse)
ArkeFocus
KaiArea (+march speed)
DainShield (+Healing)
GarmShield (+Healing)
IsnaFocus
LockeDebuff (+Area)
MyuaArea
OrkaArea
SeraphinHealing (+Cleanse)
RienaHealing (+Shield)
NeriDebuff (+Buff)
SahaFocus (+Buff)
LumielShield (+Healing)
Seira, Bram, TordShield
Morga, Nadia, Rin, Kaya, ErikArea

Combination tip: different skill types on your Commander and Deputy cover more weaknesses. Try a Focus Commander + Shield Deputy, or an Area Commander + Healing Deputy.

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X04

What do Mythic exclusive weapons do in the Estate?

When a Mythic hero equips their own exclusive weapon and joins as Commander or Deputy, it adds extra damage of that hero's element.

Mythic heroElement
BelluaWind
CassielWater
AdelaFire
ThalassaEarth
ArkeLightning
  • Enhancement increases it. It rises at each stage, with much larger increases per stage from +25.
  • It deals more damage against enemies weak to that element and less against those strong against it.
  • Against other lords, the effect is weaker than against monsters.

That makes enhancement beyond +25 worth attempting with Protection Tickets ready.

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X05

Which troop types do sets strengthen in the Estate?

Mythic sets strengthen different troop types depending on the hero. Effects apply to the troop they lead, at slightly reduced strength when they are a Deputy.

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Mythic setStrengthensWith all 6 pieces
AdelaSwordsman attack and defenseMore damage when attacking an enemy base
CassielArcher attack and HPA strong opening strike in the first round
ArkeMage attack and defenseMore damage against bosses
ThalassaShieldbearer defense and HPMore wounded soldiers recover after battle
BelluaAll troop types' HP, attack, defense, march speed, rally capacityStronger commander skills when participating in a rally

Legendary sets strengthen the equipped hero's specialty troop type (with smaller effects than Mythic sets).

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Legendary setStrengthensWith all 4 pieces
Crimson VanguardThat troop type's attackFaster march speed too
Indomitable CitadelThat troop type's defenseTougher when defending your base
Dawn CovenantThat troop type's HPMore wounded soldiers recover after battle

Awakened Command activates with all 6 Mythic set pieces and that hero's Mythic exclusive weapon enhanced to +25 or higher. Their troop becomes stronger when attacking an enemy base and defending your own. 'Awakened Command' appears in commander information and the sortie screen, and as a gold border in replays.

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X06

How do commander skills work in rallies?

The rally organizer's Commander and Deputy provide the core skills, while participating Clanmates' Commanders contribute some of theirs. Estate defense and reinforcement work the same way (the defending lord is central, and reinforcing Clanmates participate).

  • Stacking several skills of the same type gives diminishing effects. A mix of Healing, Shield, Area, and Focus is stronger than five healers.
  • A commander wearing the complete Bellua Mythic set contributes stronger skills even as a participant.
  • Airship skin elements follow the rally organizer's skin. Have someone with a skin that beats the enemy's element start the rally.
  • Before a rally, discuss who will bring which skills in Clan chat.

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Airship skins

B01

What changes with an Airship skin?

Equipping a skin changes the Airship's appearance on the map and its Ultimate effects, and adds troop effects specific to that skin. Check the skin screen to see owned skins, your equipped skin, and effects.

Only the one currently equipped skin applies its effects. Check the remaining duration of time-limited skins too.

Rally fleet: when you start a rally, your Airship becomes the lead ship with the Clan flag. Participating Clanmates' Airships appear from the summoning circle in the skins they have equipped, then fly together.

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B02

Skins have elements too

Each Airship skin has an element. A skin element that beats the enemy's element deals extra damage. There is no penalty if it loses. Switching skins to match the enemy is therefore an advantage.

SkinElement
Frost Sea AirshipWater
Triumphant Golden AirshipFire
Jade AirshipEarth
Constellation AirshipLightning
Silver AirshipLightning
Ghost AirshipWind
Dragon Airship (VIP)All elements — extra damage against any enemy
Basic AirshipNone
  • The Commander hero's elemental advantage and skin effect are added separately. Matching both gives the strongest result.
  • Effects apply in full against monsters, fortresses, Storm Whales, and pirates, and at reduced strength against other lords.
  • The sortie screen displays the enemy's element and your matchup in one line. It updates immediately when you change skins.
  • In a rally, the organizer's skin element applies to the whole rally. Participants' skin elements do not stack.

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Clan

L01

How do rallies and reinforcements differ?

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RallyReinforcement
PurposeAttack the same target togetherDefend a Clanmate's Estate together
CheckTarget, time until departure, whether your Airship arrives in timeSpace in the target Estate, troops sent
EndingFight together after departureRecall at any time

Join rallies through the rally list or Clan chat. Clan-designated members can also start rallies.

Fortress rally resource rewards are divided by the carrying capacity of troops surviving the battle. Everyone does not receive the same amount.

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L02

Develop Clan skills together

Clanmates build progress through donations, and the Clan leader starts research.

FieldSkills
GrowthPlans for Prosperity (construction speed), Land of Plenty (resource production), Guarded Storehouse (resource protection), Lamp of Wisdom (research speed)
BattleGale Airship (march speed), Arcane Turret (troop attack), Runic Bulwark (troop defense), Healing Spring (healing speed)
CooperationUnited Hearts (help count), Helping Hands (time reduced by help), Song of Gathering (gathering speed), Bonds of Giving (gift bonus)

View current effects and requirements for the next research in the Clan skill screen.

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L03

How do Clan help and gifts work?

Help: Clanmates reduce the remaining time of ongoing construction, research, and healing. Training cannot receive help. Help each other through the help list.

Gifts: when a Clanmate defeats an eligible monster camp or fortress, a Clan gift appears. Members who were in the Clan when it appeared can claim it, within its claim period.

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Skyway Duel and League

V01

What should I do each day in Skyway Duel?

Skyway Duel is a Clan-versus-Clan competition for points over 6 days. Each day's theme changes which activities earn the most points.

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DayThemeHigh-scoring activities
MondayGathering DayResource gathering
TuesdayConstruction DayConstruction speedups, completed buildings
WednesdayResearch DayResearch speedups, completed research
ThursdayHunting and Heroes DayMonster hunting and raising Tower heroes (summons, leveling, stars, Awakening, equipment enhancement, Tower floor breakthroughs)
FridayMobilization DayAll speedups, soldier training, completed construction and research
SaturdayWar DayDefeating the opposing Clan's soldiers, defending your Estates
  • Activities outside the day's theme still earn a few points. But saving speedup items for the matching day is much more effective.
  • Personal chests unlock in stages as you earn points.
  • Everyone in the Clan that wins the day's score receives a victory chest, with weekly rewards after all 6 days.
  • Opponents are Clans of similar strength.

Check event schedules in the game's event information.

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V05

What is Today's Number One?

The Duel Rankings screen lists members of both Clans together in one ranking by personal score. Your own rank stays fixed at the bottom.

  • At daily settlement, "Today's Skyway Number One" is announced in both Clans' chat and news.
  • The winner has a crown on their Estate nameplate for the next day.
  • The week's winners remain in the Hall of Fame.
  • Rewards are cosmetic, such as titles and borders. They do not increase stats.

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V04

How do I move up the League?

Skyway Duel results lead into the League, with 5 tiers: Cloud → Wind → Lightning → Star → Sky.

  • New Clans start in the Cloud League.
  • Duel opponents come from the same League.
  • Weekly results promote top Clans and demote bottom Clans.
  • Higher Leagues have larger personal chests, victory chests, and weekly rewards.

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Events

V02

Lord's Trial changes its theme every day

Lord's Trial is a solo event for earning growth and sortie points. Its scoring theme changes daily, so check today's theme before finishing your planned activities all at once.

DayScoring activities
Day 1Soldier training, speedups
Day 2Hunting
Day 3Gathering
Day 4Construction, research, speedups
Day 5Tower and hero growth
Day 6All earlier activities (at slightly lower scores)

Check event schedules in the game's event information.

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V03

Gather when the Meteor Shower arrives

During Meteor Shower, Star Shard resource sites appear on the map. Gathering speeds up during the event, and gathered amounts earn star rewards. Star Shards are sent by mail after your return.

The gathering bonus only applies during the event. Check remaining resources and the event end time before a sortie.

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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

QuestionAnswer
Where is Strategy Mode?Use the home screen's 'Estate' button. If locked, check its Tower progress requirement.
Are Tower heroes useful in the Estate?Yes. They become commanders, and level, stars, Ultimate, and equipment all carry into Estate battles.
How do Commanders and Deputies differ?Commanders lead troops and use skills in full. Deputies assist with slightly weaker skills.
How can I bring more soldiers?Raise the Commander's level, stars, and Transcendence, and upgrade your Main Hall and research.
I summoned a Legendary but the Mythic gauge stayed the same.The Mythic gauge only resets for a Mythic hero.
Where do I craft Mythic equipment?Bag → Craft → Mythic Craft.
I'm at maximum stars but cannot convert shards.Legendary or higher heroes must also complete Transcendence V.
Does Mythic weapon enhancement help the Estate?Yes. It increases elemental damage in Estate battles, with larger increases from +25.
Which Airship skin should I choose?Pick one that beats the enemy's element. The VIP Dragon skin is strong against all elements.
Do all owned skin effects stack?Only the currently equipped skin applies.
I gathered but received no resources.They arrive after your Airship returns to the Estate.
Does Clan help shorten training?Help only applies to construction, research, and healing.
Are elemental matchups the same in the Tower and Estate?The sequence is the same, with slightly smaller effects in Estate battles.
Who should I bring to a rally?Stacking the same skill type reduces its effect. Mix Healing, Shield, Area, and Focus.

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