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Castle Brilliance Guide

The late-game progression system. Unlock powerful passive buffs and new mechanics by leveling your Castle past 30.

RESOURCE CALCULATOR

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Total Resources Required

Dragon Essence
630
Wood
1,109M
Stone
580M
Rubies
275M
Note: Wood/Stone/Ruby are the primary cost for Levels 21-40. Dragon Essence/Ruby/Wood becomes the primary gatekeeper starting at Level 41.
Disclaimer: Intended for servers 109+, data could change at any time as the game developer often changes requirements.

Brilliance Unlocks

LEVEL 30

Increase Hero Levels

Castle upgrades up to 40 give you +5 level bumps, Brilliance Levels break the standard cap, allowing your heroes to reach Level 220 and beyond.

LEVEL 45

Brilliance Institute

Unlocked at CBL 2. This building is the only path to researching T11 troops.

LEVEL 41

Dragon Essence

The new premium resource. You will need thousands of these. Start saving now.

Where to find Dragon Essence

Dragon Essence is the rarest material for Brilliance levels (41+). Unlike Wood or Stone, you cannot farm it on the map. You must earn it through events and shops.

Priority Focus

  • Always buy the weekly limit in the Guild Shop.
  • Participate in every "Arms Race" event for milestone rewards.
  • Save diamonds for the VIP Shop discount packs.
  • 1
    Daily Income

    Bounties & Void Vault. Reliable but slow.

  • 2
    Guild Honor Shop

    Buy up to 35/week. This is your main consistent source.

  • 3
    Essence Workshop (S2)

    Convert raw materials (Wood/Stone) into Essence. Prioritize leveling this building!

  • 4
    Events

    Rush Events and Citadel Clash give bulk rewards. Save your speedups for these.