Lords Mobile Beginner Guide: Heroes, Castle and Guilds
Lords Mobile is a kingdom-building strategy game with heroes, troops and guild wars. Growth depends on your Castle, your heroes and your guild — here's how to prioritise.
Last updated: Beginner guide · Oct 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Castle first
Your Castle level gates new buildings, troops and research. Keep construction running towards the next Castle level, and don't let builders sit idle.
Build a few heroes
Hero medals and gear are limited. Focus on a small team of heroes for your main lineup, and level them through hero stages, which also give materials. Strong heroes speed up every other part of the game.
Research and troops
Steady progress comes from:
- Keeping research running at all times.
- Training troops between events, not all at once.
- Protecting troops with shields when you're offline during wars.
- Using speedups during events that reward them.
Join an active guild
Guilds give help with construction and research, gifts and protection. Guild events and wars are where much of the game's content happens.
Spend gems wisely
Gems are best spent on things you can't get elsewhere, like extra builders or VIP levels, rather than small speedups.
Frequently asked questions
What should I upgrade first in Lords Mobile?
Your Castle and the buildings it requires. Keep construction and research running at all times.
How do I get stronger heroes in Lords Mobile?
Focus on a small team and level them through hero stages, which also give upgrade materials.
Is joining a guild important?
Yes. Guilds speed up building and research, give gifts and protect you.