👑 Top 3 Route to L6 Cities

If your alliance is one of the top 3 on your server, your job is to push directly toward an L6 Shrine and control one quadrant of the map. This guide walks you through the optimal expansion route, including which cities to take, when to take them, and how to coordinate with allies.

🎯 Your Goal

• Secure 1x Shrine (L6 City) by Week 2
• Use the +2 Stronghold Cap and 1M Influence to stay ahead
• Leave L1–L3 cities to allies or skip them entirely
• Anchor your quadrant and prepare for the Apocalypse City war (Week 4+)

🧭 Recommended Expansion Path

✅ Week 1: Establish the Lane

1. Day 1–3

   • Capture 2 Strongholds per day in a straight line toward an inner quadrant
   • Choose the most direct lane with minimal PvP risk
   • Coordinate with allies so they don’t block your path

2. Day 4

   • Capture a small city (L1–L2) to boost Stronghold cap from 3 → 4
   • This city becomes your forward base; protect it for 7 days

3. Day 5–7

   • Continue daily stronghold captures
   • If needed, take an L3–L4 city to increase SH cap again
   • Avoid wasting your 4-city limit on anything under L4 unless strategic

✅ Week 2: Claim the Shrine

4. Early Week 2

   • Reach the Shrine (L6) via strongholds or city chain
   • Place a rally in advance; use 10k+ Virus Resistance leads only
   • Prioritize siege time during off-hours (less competition)

5. Mid–Late Week 2

   • Shrine enters 7-day protection → reinforce it heavily
   • Backfill territory with remaining strongholds
   • Use final city slot (if needed) on a Bell Tower or Manor for influence

🗺️ Suggested Lane Layout

• Assign 1x L6 Shrine per top alliance
• Pick opposing quadrants for separation and backup routes
• Build stronghold chains without overlap
• Mid-tier allies should follow parallel lanes nearby

🧠 Pro Tip: Use a shared map with labeled Shrine targets to avoid overlap with other top alliances.

🛡️ Example City Capture Sequence

You can substitute the Manor with a Bell Tower if needed, but do not exceed 4 total cities unless using Outpost Warzone slots.

🤝 Coalition Coordination

• Assign 1 Shrine per top alliance before the season starts
• Mid-tier alliances should support nearby lanes, not interfere
• Coordinate declarations and war times
• Do not block allied stronghold paths — leave a buffer if needed

🧠 Tips for Success

• Maximize Virus Resistance before Shrine wars
• Use your 2 stronghold captures daily — no gaps
• Set rally timers to avoid overlaps with allies
• Only use 3–4 cities total in home Warzone — save extra slots for Outposts