Items, Shields & Boosts

Shields

• Available in 12h, 24h and 48h durations.
• A shielded keep cannot be attacked, raided or sacked.
• Launching an attack of your own forfeits a beginner shield immediately.
• Using another shield extends from the later of now or your current expiry.

Resource Boosts

• Separate Wood, Stone, Iron and Food boosts, each 2x production.
• Durations of 12h, 24h and 48h, purchasable with Writs.
• Boosts stack with VIP, title and alliance production bonuses.

Speed-Ups

• Building speed-ups cut construction and upgrade timers.
• March speed-ups shorten travel on an in-flight mission.
• Both drop from the wheel, chests and quests, and can be bought with Writs.

Active Effects

• The top banner lists every running effect with its remaining time.
• Weekly title buffs and faction buffs appear here alongside item effects.