Runes come in multiple types, and equipping them to your Heroes gives you crucial additional Buffs. Choosing the appropriate Runes to attach requires strategy and in-depth knowledge of your account and its capabilities. Let’s look at what to know about Runes!
Runes Overview
Runes are equipped to your Heroes. Each Hero has slots for their own specific Runes. When you choose a Hero, the option to add Runes appears on the right. A maximum of two Runes can be equipped until the Hero reaches Level 40, at which point a third Rune slot opens for use.
Any level Rune can be inserted here, but keep in mind that to change Runes, you must have a Rune Removal. These items are available in packs, although several can be accumulated through the Resurrection of an Ancient City (Castle 21).
Rune Type
There are three classes of Runes: Battle, Economy, and Dimension. Pair your Hero with Runes that complement their intention. Each Rune has six possible Grades: Basic, Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic and Immortal. The Buff percentages for each level Rune are listed below.
Battle Runes
| Rune | Buff | Basic Buff % | Common Buff % | Uncommon Buff % | Rare Buff % | Epic Buff % | Immortal Buff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Rune of Chaos | Troop Stronghold Attack | 5% | 7% | 10% | 14% | 20% | 30% |
| Battle Rune of Haste | Stronghold March Speed | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 9% | 12% |
| Battle Rune of Firmness | Cavalry Defense | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Sturdiness | Infantry Defense | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Resistance | Archer Defense | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of HP | Hero HP | 83 | 125 | 208 | 292 | 375 | 500 |
| Battle Rune of Challenge | Elite Monster Discovery | 1.5% | 2% | 2.5% | 3% | 3.5 | 5% |
| Battle Rune of Speed | Troop March Speed | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 9% | 12% |
| Battle Rune of Agility | Hunting March Speed | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 9% | 12% |
| Battle Rune of Growth | Leveraged Archer Damage | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Battle Rune of Domination | Leveraged Infantry Damage | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Battle Runes of Elites | Leveraged Cavalry Damage | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Battle Rune of Transcendence | Siege Attack | 1% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Battle Rune of Devotion | Archer HP | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Evolution | Cavalry HP | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Adoration | Infantry HP | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Lethality | Cavalry Attack | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Battle Rune of Blades | Infantry Attack | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Battle Rune of Cruelty | Archer Attack | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Battle Rune of Damage | Add'l Damage in Raid | 4.17% | 6.25% | 10.42% | 14.58% | 18.75% | 25% |
| Battle Rune of Defense | Hero Defense | 8 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 50 |
| Battle Rune of Bravery | Hero Attack | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| Battle Rune of Survival | Siege HP | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Battle Rune of Concentration | Siege Defense | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
Economy Runes
| Rune | Buff | Basic Buff | Common Buff | Uncommon Buff | Rare Buff | Epic Buff | Immortal Buff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Rune of Abundance | Resource Gathering Speed | 2% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 15% | 25% |
| Economy Rune of Iron Prod | Iron Production Rate | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Food Prod | Food Production Rate | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Training Speed | Troop Training Speed | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Construction Speed | Construction Speed | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Troop Training Capacity | Training Capacity | 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
| Economy Rune of Innovation | Gold Gathering Speed | 10% | 12.5% | 15% | 17.5% | 20% | 30% |
| Economy Rune of Eternity | Troop Capacity | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% | 25% | 40% |
| Economy Rune of Stone Production | Stone Production Rate | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Wood Production | Wood Production Rate | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Healing Speed | Healing Speed | 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% |
| Economy Rune of Injured Troop Capacity | Injured Troop Capacity | +4,000 | +8,000 | +12,000 | +16,000 | +20,000 | +24,000 |
| Economy Rune of Research Speed | Research Speed | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Economy Rune of Silver Production | Silver Production Rate | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
Dimension Runes
| Rune | Buff | Basic % | Common % | Uncommon % | Rare % | Epic % | Immortal % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Rune of Enhancement | Arena Siege Defense | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Dimensional Rune of Superiority | Arena Defense Archers | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Dimensional Rune of Passion | Arena Defense Cavalry | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Dimensional Rune of | Arena Defense Infantry | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Dimensional Rune of Blessing | Arena Defense HP | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Dimensional Rune of Calmness | Arena Defense Troop Def | 1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 7.5% |
| Dimensional Rune of Strategy | Arena Defense Troop Attack | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Dimensional Rune of Harmony | Dimensional Battle Summon Mana Consumption Redux | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -3 | -6 |
| Dimensional Rune of Vision | Dimensional Battle Attack Skill Mana Consumption Redux | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -1 | -2 |
| Dimensional Rune of Hell | Dimensional Battle Skill Increase for Death Knights | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Dimensional Rune of Struggle | Dimensional Battle Skill Increase for Battle Ogres | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Dimensional Rune of Domination | Dimensional Battle Face-Off Victory | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
| Dimensional Rune of Downfall | Meteor Strike Damage Increase | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Dimensional Rune of Bravery | Dimensional Hero Strike Skill Attack | 3% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 16% | 25% |
| Dimensional Rune of Precision | Dimensional Siege Attack | 3% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 18% | 30% |
| Dimensional Rune of Storm | Dimensional Archer Attack | 3% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 18% | 30% |
| Dimensional Rune of Quick Wind | Dimensional Cavalry Attack | 3% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 18% | 30% |
| Dimensional Rune of Assault | Dimensional Infantry Attack | 3% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 18% | 30% |
| Dimensional Rune of Destuction | Meteor Shower Damage Increase | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% | 15% |
| Dimensional Rune of Dominating | Dimensional Leveraged Troop Attack | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 10% |
Power Runes
Power Runes give twice the stat boost of existing Runes, and are only available in Immortal grade from packs. For example, the Mighty Battle Rune of Lethality gives 30% Cavalry Attack.
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Fusing Runes
Unlike Auras, Rune Fusing is completely random. Select the Runes you wish to fuse, or let the system auto register. Auto Registering works well for the lower Grades, but you may wish to choose your own Runes to combine as you start getting into the higher Grades. Additionally you can do a Group Fuse off all levels up to Epic. You cannot Group Fuse Immortal Runes.
Enhancing
Runes can be enhanced to +15. These require Enhancement Stones for Battle Runes, Enhancement Stones for Dimensional Runes, and Enhancement Stones for Economy Runes, which are found either in packs, or in Continent Domination Rewards. Each Enhancement level increases the Buff applicable to that Rune, with additional types of Buffs added at levels 5, 10 and 15. Only Immortal Grade Runes can be Enhanced.
Runes are integral to the success of your account. Whether it’s Construction Runes on your building Hero, or Combat Runes on your Attack Hero, they add a nice buff to your Castle and should be used wisely.
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