Protection & anti-farm
Embercraft keeps you safe when you're starting out, then stops you from being farmed by someone far stronger than you.
Can a big player come and crush me right from the start?
No. During your first 3 days, no one can attack you. And even after that, while you remain active, a lord whose power exceeds 5× yours simply isn't allowed to strike you.
The newcomer shield
- 🛡️As soon as you create your domain, you're protected from attacks for 3 days. Use the time to build.
- 🕵️Spying, however, stays allowed both ways: people can scout you, and you can scout them. That's not an act of aggression.
- ⚔️If you launch an attack on another lord yourself, you give up your protection immediately, even before the 3 days are up.
The anti-farm rule
- ⚖️When the beginner shield drops, a second barrier takes over: you can't raid a player who is 5 times weaker than you.
- 🪶This protection does not disappear at any score threshold, but it is lifted after 7 days without logging in. Your estate can then be raided until you return.
- 🏹You can always attack someone stronger than you: aiming upward is always allowed.
- ⚔️In return, the much stronger lord you attack gains a right to retaliate against you for 48 hours. You cannot activate vacation mode while that retaliation is available.
The rules to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does my starting protection last?
3 full days from the moment you create your account. As long as the shield is active, no enemy army can reach your domain.
I'm still protected but I want to attack. Is that possible?
Yes, but be aware that launching an offensive ends your protection on the spot. You become a legitimate target in turn. It's up to you to judge whether you're ready.
Can a huge player still farm me after my 3 days?
No, as long as you remain active: if they're more than 5 times stronger than you, the game denies them the attack. After 7 days without logging in, your estate can be raided until you return. Enable vacation mode if you are planning to be away.
Why can I be spied on while I'm protected?
Spying is surveillance, not an act of aggression: it costs you nothing and destroys nothing. You even get a named alert every time a lord spies on you.