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Is First Empire free to play?#
Yes. You play in your browser on phone or computer, or in the app. Rubies are the premium currency, and they are also won from quests, events, robber camps and daily gifts.
When can other players attack me?#
From level 6, once your beginner protection is over: 7 days after you sign up or at level 15, whichever comes first. Attacking or spying on a player ends your protection early. See the defense guide.
Why did my attack get no loot?#
Loot only comes with a full victory: against a robber camp you must defeat every defender, and against a castle you must win the courtyard. Also, survivors carry the loot, so heavy losses mean less loot. See loot.
Why are my soldiers dying at home?#
Your army is starving. Every soldier eats food every hour; when food runs out, the soldiers your farms cannot feed die (or go to the hospital if there is a bed). Build more farms, a Windmill and a Bakery. See food.
Why does my production go down?#
Probably Public order. Houses lower it and burning buildings lower it more. Build statues and put out fires. See Public order.
Can I attack the same player again right away?#
After a win you must wait 3 hours before attacking that castle again.
What is the difference between attack and defense soldiers?#
Attack soldiers hit hard but defend poorly on walls. Defense soldiers hold walls but cannot be sent to attack at all. See troops.
How do defense tools get used up?#
Each wave that hits a side uses one of each tool placed on that side, and each gives its full effect for that wave. See defense tools.
What time do events and daily rewards reset?#
At 10:00 Cairo time. The full schedule is in the event calendar.
How do I get a second builder?#
A second builder can be hired for rubies for a few days. Your alliance can also speed up every construction with help.
How do I join an alliance?#
From level 6, open the alliance screen and join an open alliance or ask to join a closed one. See alliances.
Do the numbers on this wiki match the game?#
Yes. The tables are generated from the same data files the game uses, and they are rebuilt whenever the game changes.