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Build a Medieval Army Guide: How the game works

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Overview

Build a Medieval Army is a Roblox game where you hire soldiers, grow your army, and fight through waves of enemies while raiding enemy bases and defending your own. This guide covers how to get started, how to build a strong army, how to fight for flags and cash, and how to use the Prestige system to keep growing.

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Contents

01 How the game works Summary 02 Getting started Step 03 Live and upcoming events Events 04 Building a stronger army Tips 05 Capturing flags during an attack Step 06 Surviving defense waves Check 07 Working codes Codes 08 How the Prestige system works Table 09 Free-to-play versus Premium Summary 10 Glossary Words 11 Common questions FAQ

How the game works

Summary

In short Every match revolves around three things: hiring soldiers, attacking enemy bases, and defending your own.

You build an army by spending cash on soldiers, then send them into battle against enemy forces. There are two sides to every fight — an attack phase where you raid the enemy base and steal their flags, and a defense phase where you hold off waves of enemies trying to hit yours. Cash is the resource that drives everything, and you earn it by winning fights, capturing flags, and looting enemy bases. The game also supports co-op, so you can team up with friends to take on tougher enemies together.

Army building　hire soldiers with the cash you earn from battles and flag captures
Attack phase　raid the enemy base to steal flags and loot their resources
Defense phase　survive waves of enemies trying to destroy your base
Center flag　capturing it gives a +20% income boost
Co-op　playing with friends lets your combined armies tackle harder content

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Getting started

Step

In short Your first goal is to put a small, balanced army on the field and learn how combat feels before you start spending heavily.

When you first load in, you have a limited amount of cash, so spend it carefully. Start by checking which soldier types are available to you, then buy a small mix rather than stacking one type. Fight easier enemies first so you can learn how attack and defense patterns work without losing everything. As your cash grows, keep adding soldiers to fill out your roster.

Check available units look at what soldier types you can afford before spending anything
Hire a small mixed force pick up at least one close-range and one ranged unit with your starting cash
Fight easier enemies first lower-difficulty waves teach you enemy movement without punishing mistakes
Build your cash reserve win early fights so you have enough to expand your army steadily

03 Live and upcoming events Events

Events running now or coming soon. They have fixed dates, so check them first.

Live now Oct 17 – Oct 24

MASSIVE Update

Upcoming Oct 24 – Oct 30

SQUADS

See the whole schedule

Building a stronger army

Tips

In short A mixed army that covers both close-range and ranged roles will handle far more enemy types than a force built around a single unit.

Medieval armies in this game range from heavy shield-bearing infantry to ranged archers, and each type fills a different role. Shield soldiers absorb incoming hits and protect the rest of your force, while ranged units deal damage from a distance. Stacking only one unit type leaves your army with a hard counter it cannot answer. Mixing cheaper units with more expensive ones also keeps your costs manageable as your roster grows.

Tips worth knowing

Mix close-range and ranged soldiers so enemies cannot exploit a single weakness
Shield units act as a frontline wall that protects your other soldiers from direct hits
Fielding only one unit type makes your army fragile against enemies built to counter it
Spot enemy weak points during battle and recruit soldiers that target those gaps
Combine budget units with premium ones to keep your overall spending under control

Capturing flags during an attack

Step

In short The center flag is your highest-priority target on any attack run because it adds 20% to your income for as long as you hold it.

Attacking the enemy base is not just about wiping out their soldiers — your real objective is to grab flags and return them to your base so you start earning their cash. The center flag carries a +20% income bonus, which compounds quickly, so reach it as early as your army can manage. Once you take a flag, get it back to your base fast before a counterattack strips it away.

Prioritize the center flag it delivers a +20% income boost
Scout before attacking look at where enemies are clustered so you can pick a route with less resistance
Return flags quickly a captured flag only pays out once it reaches your base, so speed matters
Take lightly defended flags first if multiple flags are available, grab the easier ones to build your cash before going for the center

Surviving defense waves

Check

In short When defense waves start overwhelming you, the problem is almost always your soldier count, their strength, or where they are positioned.

Defense waves get harder as the game progresses, and a setup that worked earlier will eventually start to crack. Before assuming you need to spend more, run through the checks below to find the real problem. Enemy entry points and your defensive line need to line up, or even a large army will get flanked. Balancing ranged and close-range soldiers on defense is just as important as it is on offense.

Are you fielding enough soldiers to match the wave size coming at you?
Have you upgraded your units where the game allows, or are you running an under-leveled force?
Does your defensive line cover the routes enemies actually use to enter your base?
Do you have both close-range and ranged units placed in your defense, not just one type?
Have you watched a full wave to understand which enemies hit hardest and from which direction?

07 Working codes Codes

flames3 Flaming Arms Effect

Flaming Arms Effect

xpbooster42 10k EXP

10k EXP

CASHER 80,000 Cash

80,000 Cash

big2xmascash 1M Cash Boost

1M Cash Boost

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How the Prestige system works

Table

In short Prestige resets your army and cash but pays you back with exclusive units and bonuses that make your next run significantly stronger.

Prestige is an intentional reset — you trade your current army and all your cash for rewards you cannot get any other way. That sounds like a step backward, but the exclusive units and income bonuses you unlock carry forward and speed up every run that follows. The game also features a skill tree, gems, and chests that fit into long-term progression alongside Prestige.

Before Prestige	you keep your current army and cash but gain nothing new
After Prestige	army and cash reset to zero, but you receive exclusive units and bonuses unavailable otherwise
Skill tree and gems	additional progression systems that layer on top of Prestige rewards

Free-to-play versus Premium

Summary

In short You can reach the full game as a free player; Premium only speeds up how fast your cash grows.

Every game mode — army building, battles, defense waves, Prestige — is open to free players. Premium membership adds a +10% income bonus on top of whatever you already earn, which means your cash piles up a little faster but does not unlock content that free players cannot access.

Free player　access to all content, all modes, and the full Prestige system
Premium member　+10% income on top of base earnings, no exclusive gameplay modes

Glossary

Cash: The in-game currency you spend to hire and upgrade soldiers, earned by winning fights, capturing flags, and looting enemy bases.
Wave: A single surge of enemies attacking your base during the defense phase, with each successive wave being stronger than the last.
Prestige: A voluntary reset of your army and cash in exchange for exclusive units and bonuses that carry into all future runs.
Center flag: The flag at the middle of the map; holding it gives your army a +20% income boost for as long as it stays in your possession.
Unit: Any soldier in your army, such as a shield infantry or an archer, each filling a different role in attack and defense.
Flag Guardian: A unit type added in a recent update, specifically associated with protecting captured flags.
Skill tree: A progression system added in a recent update that lets you unlock improvements for your army over time.
Gems: A resource added in a recent update that functions as part of the game's extended progression alongside cash.

Common questions

FAQ

How do I hire soldiers?

Open the soldier selection menu on your screen, choose the type and number you want, and spend your cash to recruit them. If you do not have enough cash yet, win a few battles or capture a flag to top up your funds.

Can I play with friends?

Yes, the game supports co-op, so you and your friends can build your armies together and fight side by side. Combining forces makes it much easier to handle difficult waves and heavily defended flags.

When should I Prestige?

Wait until your army is strong enough and you have gotten everything you can out of the current run. Prestiging too early means starting over without much to show for it.

What happens to my army if I Prestige?

Your soldiers are wiped and your cash resets to zero. In return you receive exclusive units and bonuses that you carry into every run from that point forward.

Does Premium membership block any content from free players?

No. Every mode and system in the game is available without paying. Premium only adds a +10% income bonus, which makes cash come in faster but does not gate any feature behind a paywall.

Updated Oct 1, 2026
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Build a Medieval Army [SHIELDS] ZedCo, Playing 546, Rating 91.4%

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