> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://castle-support.pocketarena.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://castle-support.pocketarena.com/player-castle-defense/gameplay.md).

# Gameplay

As an Esports player, you can enjoy playing NFT Castle Defense, and earn while playing the game.

To begin playing, please follow the steps below:

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**Step 1 :** Go to Castle Defense at[ https://games.pocketarena.com/castle/](https://games.pocketarena.com/castle/) to start as an Esports player.

**Step 2 :** In the game main scene, please select the "Pocket Arena mask" button at the bottom menu to login.

Step 3 : Please log in with your Pocket Arena account. If you don’t have an account yet, please follow[ this article](https://support.pocketarena.com/support/docs/english-support/how-to-create-a-new-pa-account/).

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**Step 4 :** Once logged in, you are ready to play to earn.

## Objective

This objective in Castle Defense is to protect the castle from enemy attacks. Enemy attacks are usually by air or by ground. As a defender of the castle you have to build towers and units along the road to stop enemy attacks.

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As a defender of the castle you get an alchemist house, cannon towers, lighting towers, knights and wizards at your disposal.

## Basic Strategy

Lighting towers are used to defend enemy attacks and cannot be destroyed by them. A lightning tower is very effective in case of a flying attack while compared to a ground attack.

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One unit can only block a certain number of monsters. When it reaches the maximum number, the monster will ignore the unit and go to the castle.

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## Armour and Resistance

Monster may have Armour/Resistance which reduces the incoming damage from Attack/Magic.

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## Flying Enemies

Flying enemies can reach the castle from paths different from the road on the map. \*Only Lightning Towers and Wizards can attack flying enemies.

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## Fast Enemies

Some enemies can move really fast, effectively avoiding the Towers. Use Units to block the road and prevent them from passing.

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## Build Defender

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## Defender Upgrade

Upgrade your defender to make them more powerful and may gain other special abilities.

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## Move Unit

The Unit can be moved along the road.

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## Revive Unit

Once dead, the Unit becomes a tomb, which can be revived at a cost. \*The Tomb will disappear after some time or immediately by selecting the Remove icon.

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## Shop

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