Overview
There are two types of Defensive buildings: Fortifications (under the "Fortifications" tab on the "Construction" menu) and Improvements (under the "Improvements" tab on the "Construction" menu).
To purchase Defensive buildings, you need Sapphires and Resources.
You can build Walls, Towers, Gates, Catapults, and Ballistae along the perimeter to improve the defensive capability of all Units within your Castle. Better Fortifications will become available as you discover more advanced Lost Arts. Improvements make the grounds of your Castle more impressive and add points to your overall Castle Defense Bonus by increasing your Units' morale.
There are two types of Improvements:
- Items that can be installed only within the grounds of your Castle.
- Items that can be installed both within your Castle and on the Fortifications of your Castle.
Remember: Fortifications can be removed and replaced as you gain access to more advanced defensive buildings and walls.
Wall
Each section of Wall you build helps to increase your Castle Defense Bonus.
The number of Walls you can build is limited only by the size of your Castle. Walls can only be installed along the gray line outlining the dimensions of your Castle. Discover the Lost Arts of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Walls.
To build a Wall:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Wall.
4. Choose an area along your perimeter and start building.
Tower
Each Tower you build helps increase your Castle Defense Bonus. More importantly, they serve as the mounting platform for defensive emplacements, such as Catapults and Ballistae. These improve your defensive Units' ability to repel enemy attacks.
You can build 12 Towers in total, and they can only be installed along the gray line surrounding your Castle. Discover the Lost Art of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Towers.
To build a Tower:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Tower.
4. Choose an area along your perimeter and start building.
Gate
Each Gate you build helps increase your Castle Defense Bonus. More importantly, they serve as the mounting platform for defensive emplacements, such as Catapults and Ballistae. These improve your Units' ability to repel enemy attacks.
You can build 4 Gates in total, and they can only be installed along the gray line surrounding your Castle. Discover the Lost Art of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Gates.
To build a Gate:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Gate.
4. Choose an area along your perimeter and start building.
Ballista
Ballistae increase your Castle Defense Bonus. Ballistae can be installed only on Towers and Gates. Their number is limited by the number of mounting platforms available. Discover the Lost Art of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Ballistae.
To install a Ballista:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Ballista.
4. Choose an area on a mounting platform (Tower or Gate) and start building.
Catapult
Catapults increase your Castle Defense Bonus. Catapults can be installed only on Towers and Gates. Their number is limited by the number of mounting platforms available. Discover the Lost Art of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Catapults.
To install a Ballista:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Catapult.
4. Choose an area on a mounting platform (Tower or Gate) and start building.
Sentry
Sentries increase your Castle's Intelligence Bonus. They help increase the ability of your Silent Ones to detect and destroy Enemy Silent Ones trying to spy on your Castle. They can be posted only on Towers and Gates, and their number is limited by the number of available platforms. Discover the Lost Art of Fortifications to gain access to more advanced Sentries.
To post a Sentry:
1. Go to your Castle.
2. Click "Construction".
3. Open the "Fortifications" tab and select the Sentry.
4. Choose an area on a mounting platform (Tower or Gate) and start building.
Perimeter and Castle Improvements
All Improvements help increase your Castle Defense Bonus. The more of these additions you have in and around your Castle, the higher your Units' defensive rating.