Firecast FAQ

Q1: When should I use a Fire Cast?
A1: There are four scenarios best suited for using a Fire Cast. 1) When you're offline for an extended period of time (i.e. when sleeping) and the attack threat             assessment is high.         2)  When you're online and the incoming attack will overpower your defenses (i.e. you have a            weak Castellan and non-ruby wall/gate/moat tools). 3) When you're online and the horn is too short for alliance members to help support or all            alliance members are busy supporting other players.       4)  A  combination of 3) and 4)

Q2: If I use a Fire Cast, what do I do with my troops?
A2: Regardless of the scenario from Q1, when the Fire Cast is in place, station all but ~100 defense troops at the alliance safe station or wherever you feel comfortable stationing troops.
 * Note, when stationing troops overnight, remember to use the 12 hour station option.
 * We recommend that while you're online, you station any troops not in use in order to discourage attacks.

Q3: If I use a Fire Cast, how do I set up my defense?
A3: The standard offline defense is fine. If below level 40 your wall defense should be set to 50-0-50 with melee 60% & ranged 40%. Above level 40, wall defense should be set to 100-0-0 or 0-0-100 with melee 70% and ranged 30%.

Q4: If I use a Fire Cast, what defense tools should I use on the gate, wall and moat?
A4: Don't use any tools. However... if the attack is 6 waves deep and/or outrageously overpowering, you may decide to invoke the "Pyrrhic victory" strategy and thus... tool burn. In this case, use cheap tools like rocks, arrows and stakes on the front, each flank and moat. The idea is to hand a victory to the attacker while at the same time, relieving them of expensive ruby tools and giving them little to no resources.

Q5: Should players send support to someone who has a Fire Cast in place?
A5: First, confirm the Fire Cast is in place with a spy report. If it is, DO NOT send support.

=== Q6: Do I need a Fire Cast for every castle and OP? Lordy, that's 7 Fire Casts (excluding Storm & Beri). I'll be as old as 1up before I get a Fire Cast setup for all 7. How many should I have and is there a placement priority? === A6: Try to have at least one Fire Cast before you reach Level 70. As you journey toward 70-800, you should be able to develop one for each castle and OP. In regards to placement priority, your main in green is top priority. After that -- if you don't have a Fire Cast for each castle and OP -- the placement priority is up to you and will be based on the threat assessment climate. For example: If KON is hitting OPs during the week, you likely want to Fire Cast OPs overnight.

Q7: What if I'm offline and I forgot to set my Fire Cast and/or station my troops?
A7: As an added precaution, it is recommended that you give your keys to someone you trust (and better yet, someone who is online when you are not) who can login and change your Castellan and move your troops out during an attack.

Q8: Where do I store my Fire Cast if I'm not using it?
A8: Many people use the Storm commander slot to store their Fire Cast. See below:



Q1: Where can I find the equipment to build a Fire Cast?
A1: Equipment pieces with fire reduction bonuses can be found by attacking towers and camps. The best pieces are those that have a fire reduction bonus as the first bonus on the list because this gives you the most bang for the buck at the Technicus. Also, the Iron Mask equipment piece is available in the Burning Sands, Native Village for purchase with oil. This is is an excellent Fire Cast piece. Below are some examples of good fire cast equipment pieces:



Q2: What else do I need for my Fire Cast?
A2: Fire Protection gems and a fire reduction hero. If you look at the above image, you'll notice that each piece has a red gem on it. This is the Fire Protection gem (also see below for stats on the gem). You'll need one for each fire reduction equipment piece and it should be level 5 or better. A fire reduction hero is also recommended if you're unable to reach the maximum of 75% fire reduction with gems and bonuses. Below are some examples:



Q3: Is there anything else I can do to improve my overall fire reduction?
A3: Yes. Your Hall of Legends and Research Tower have items you can buy with points and resources and a Fire Station building can be purchased with rubies. Below are screenshots of each of the above:
 * The Firefighter legendary skill in the defense section of your Hall of legends, allows you to improve fire reduction by up to 25%.
 * The Research tower allows you to improve fire reduction by up to 15% using the Fire Pump research.
 * The Fire Station is available to buy with rubies and can provide up to 40% fire reduction.