Getting into Evony: The King’s Return can be exciting, but it’s also packed with systems that aren’t always clear at the start. With so many menus, currencies, and progression paths in this strategy game, it’s easy to make decisions early on that will slow you down later. It goes without saying that many players unknowingly create long-term setbacks in their first few days of play.

With that being said, this guide takes a different approach—instead of just sharing Evony tips and tricks on what you should do, we’re breaking down what you should avoid during your gameplay. By understanding these common mistakes—and knowing how to avoid them—you’ll save time, resources, and frustration as you work toward building a strong empire.

Not Keeping Your City Shielded

Probably the fastest way to lose everything is by neglecting your peace shield, commonly known as a bubble. New players often get comfortable thinking they won’t be attacked early, but this assumption can lead to total losses. Once your bubble drops, your troops and resources are open for plunder. You should never leave your city unprotected unless your troops are hidden and your resources are safe. Always have enough shields ready and don’t let them lapse, especially overnight.

Spending Gems Carelessly

Gems are a premium currency in Evony and spending them on things like gold or basic resources is one of the most common early-game mistakes. The in-game store is loaded with overpriced items that are better acquired through other methods, like alliance shop purchases or event rewards. Gems should be reserved for high-impact uses like refining top-tier gear, unlocking generals, or buying your first dragon. Wasting them on food or speedups that you can earn elsewhere slows your progress permanently.

Not Playing on PC with BlueStacks

Evony is a game built on multitasking, time management, and constant attention to timers, troop movement, and building queues. Trying to juggle all of that on a phone screen leads to missed opportunities and unnecessary clicks. Playing on PC with BlueStacks allows you to easily manage multiple accounts, automate repetitive actions with macros, and keep your game running while you multitask. Skipping out on these advantages puts you behind right from the start.

Opening Resource Boxes Too Early

Resource boxes should never be treated like free loot to grab the moment you get them. New players often open everything early to speed up buildings or train troops, not realizing this makes them an easy target. Open resources are visible to attackers, while boxed resources are not. Worse yet, food especially gets consumed by your army due to upkeep—so you’ll lose it even without being attacked. Only open what you need at the moment of use.

Ignoring Alliance Benefits

Not joining an alliance—or joining and then staying inactive in it—is another major misstep. Alliances give access to shared research buffs, boss rallies, and event participation. They also offer mutual protection. The earlier you get in, the faster you’ll grow. Rallies alone are worth it; they provide resource packs, speedups, and gear items that you won’t get solo. Plus, if you’re in an alliance that takes part in server events, the rewards are far better than anything you can do alone.

Investing in the Wrong Generals

Not all generals are worth your gold and effort. Beginners often pour resources into purple or blue-tier generals, not realizing they’ll get replaced quickly. You should always aim for gold historic generals, which offer better stats and fourth specialties. Even then, not all gold generals are worth investing in. Baibars and Queen Jindeok are two top examples of early must-haves, thanks to their rally loot bonuses and gathering boosts. Don’t rush—ask your alliance before sinking skill books, gems, or runestones into a general.

Using High-Level Skill Books First

Level 4 (red) skill books are rare, and once used, they can easily get overwritten by lower-level ones if you’re not careful. The right way to use skill books is to apply level 1 versions of the skills you want first. Once all three slots are filled with the correct types, you can safely replace them with level 4 versions. That way, you’re not risking rare books on generals that might not even be long-term investments. Wasting books this way creates major setbacks in general development.

Neglecting Option Settings

When you click on the gear icon and navigate to the “Options” menu, you will find several critical privacy and battle settings that beginners often overlook. For example, if your Monarch gear or VIP level is visible, enemies can make strategic guesses about your army focus or strength. Turning these off hides important intel and helps protect your strategies. Disabling march routes is also a beginner mistake—it prevents you from tracking the troop movements of your enemies during key moments like server wars or Undead events Taking a look in this menu and adjusting these settings make a big difference in PvP safety.

Not Claiming Redeem Codes

Evony releases promo and redeem codes frequently, often tied to events, social media campaigns, or limited-time offers. These codes can give out gems, speedups, resources, and more—all for free. Ignoring them means leaving easy progression on the table. New players should get in the habit of checking for new codes weekly and using them as soon as possible. It’s one of the simplest ways to get ahead without spending money.

Remember that you can find the redeem codes option by clicking on the gear icon, and then on “Redeem”.

Not Playing Actively or Finishing Daily Activities

Daily quests aren’t just filler—they’re a key source of resources, monarch EXP, and even general fragments. Skipping the daily activity bar, especially the 145-point chest, is a huge mistake. That final chest can drop rare items like the Key of Conscription, which opens a Great General Chest. New players who complete their dailies from the start will progress faster than those who log in and idle. Treat your daily checklist like your main quest, because it pays off fast.

Mistakes in Evony can cost you hours—or even days—of progress, but they’re easy to avoid with the right awareness. The sooner you catch yourself doing these things, the easier it is to course correct. Every bad habit you dodge now is time and resources saved later.

For the smoothest, fastest path to building your empire, don’t just follow these tips—play Evony on PC with BlueStacks. From better resource management to powerful automation tools, BlueStacks helps you stay ahead of the competition while giving you the control and visibility the game demands.