Start here: HQ pacing, research, heroes, and alliance basics for new players.
TL;DR
Rush HQ to 12–15, keep Laboratory within 2 levels of HQ, join an active alliance, and save speed-ups for Alliance Duel theme days.
Week 1 priorities
Focus on Headquarters, Laboratory, and one military camp. Complete daily missions and alliance help for free speed-ups.
Heroes early
Use free recruitment wisely. Level one DPS hero per troop type before spreading shards.
Resources
Never let builders sit idle. Upgrade warehouses before big spend weekends.
Alliance
Alliance help reduces build time. Duel participation matters more than solo rank early.
Related tools
Use the calculator hub, hero database, and My LZ dashboard to turn this guide into a personal plan.