Which Zardekon Civilization Should You Choose?
The first and most lasting decision you make when starting Zardekon is your choice of civilization. The Vikings, Gokturks, Romans, Han Chinese and Egyptians offer completely different play styles through their attack, defense and speed stars, their special bonuses and 25 distinct unit abilities. In this guide we cover each civilization's strengths and weaknesses and which type of player it suits.
What do the stars mean?
Each civilization has 1–5 stars for attack, defense and speed. 3 stars is the base value; each extra star increases unit attack or defense by 10% and infantry speed by 5%. Specialist civilizations have 10 stars in total. Rome, on the other hand, is balanced at 3/3/3 and gets the strongest general bonus in return.
| Civilization | Attack | Defense | Speed | Special bonus | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 5 | 2 | 3 | Units carry 15% more loot | Offense-focused |
| Gokturks | 3 | 2 | 5 | Cavalry is 15% faster | Speed-focused |
| Romans | 3 | 3 | 3 | Buildings are built 15% faster | Balanced |
| Han Chinese | 3 | 5 | 2 | Walls are 20% stronger | Defense-focused |
| Egyptians | 3 | 4 | 3 | Resource production +10% | Economy-focused |
You can clearly see the effect of these stars in the elite infantry: the Viking Berserker has 84 attack while the Roman Centurion has 70, and the Han Dragon Guard has 42 defense (the Berserker's defense is only 32).
Vikings: for the aggressive player
The Vikings have the highest attack rating in the game (5 stars). Their units carry 15% more loot, so every successful raid brings more resources back to your village. The Berserker's Wall Breacher ability reduces the target wall's bonus by up to 50%; Raider Riders are 20% faster on the way back. Their weakness is defense (2 stars), and their wooden walls are of medium strength.
Who is it for? Players who are active, plan frequent attacks and want to grow their economy through raiding.
Gokturks: speed and surprise
5 speed stars and a 15% speed bonus for cavalry make the Gokturks the fastest civilization on the map. The Horse Archer's First Volley ability gives +15% strength in battle, and the Khagan's Guard's Khagan's Command ability gives cavalry in the army +10% attack. Their wooden walls are the cheapest and fastest to build (time ×0.75), but also the weakest.
Who is it for? Players who want to reach distant targets quickly and send support to clanmates faster than anyone.
Romans: ideal for beginners
Balanced stars and 15% faster construction for every building. This bonus works at every stage of the game: your village grows ahead of your rivals, and your economy buildings and wall go up sooner. The Praetorian increases the wall bonus by 20%, the Centurion gives all defense in the village +10%, and the Equites reduce losses by 20%. Their stone walls are strong (+60% at level 20).
Who is it for? Anyone learning the game, anyone who wants to both attack and defend, and anyone who wants room for mistakes.
Han Chinese: the unbreakable fortress
5 defense stars and walls that are 20% stronger. A level 20 Great Wall boosts village defense by 72% — the highest value in the game. The Dragon Guard is 30% stronger in its own village, and the Halberdier is 25% stronger against cavalry. Han Cavalry consumes 2 grain per hour (3 for others), which means a bigger cavalry army. Speed, however, is only 2 stars.
Who is it for? Players who cannot log in every day, want to keep their village safe and want to climb the rankings with defense points.
Egyptians: masters of the economy
+10% production on every resource. This bonus works together with booster buildings and pack bonuses; in the long run, Egypt has the biggest army and the fastest-growing village. Defense is 4 stars. Khopesh Warriors train 20% faster, Medjay Guards hide 20 units of every resource from looting, and the War Chariot carries 50% more loot.
Who is it for? Patient players who plan for the long term and love building huge armies.
Verdict: which one should you choose?
- If you are playing for the first time: Romans
- If you love attacking: Vikings
- If you want speed and clan support: Gokturks
- If you are short on time and want to stay safe: Han Chinese
- If you want to build a long-term economy: Egyptians
