Understanding the mechanics of attacking monsters is crucial for maximizing your rewards. Here is a breakdown of how attacking and damage work in Castle Age.

Attacking Basics

• Stamina Cost: Each successful attack on a monster requires 1 Stamina. If you miss or the monster evades your attack, no stamina is consumed.
• Power Attacks: Depending on the monster, you may also have the option to perform "Power Attacks" (such as 5x, 10x, 20x, or 50x stamina costs). These allow you to deal significantly more damage in a single action, provided you have the required stamina reserves.
• Stats Matter: The damage you deal is primarily based on your Attack stat, while the damage you take is mitigated by your Defense stat.
• Generals are Key: Your choice of General is often more important than your own player stats. Generals with high Attack stats and specialized "Monster Hunting" abilities will significantly boost your damage output.

Damage and Rewards

• Reward Scaling: The more total damage you contribute to the monster, the higher your chances of receiving better rewards.
• Speed is Essential: The faster the monster is defeated, the better your chances of earning superior loot. Coordinating with your friends and guild members to finish the fight quickly is a great strategy.
• Bonus "Help": During battle, your army members (friends) may randomly "help" you. This can result in you dealing more damage, taking less damage, or earning bonus experience or gold for that specific attack.

A Note on Performance

• Linear Scaling: General stats and equipment bonuses increase your damage linearly. This means that as you acquire better gear and higher-tier Generals, your damage potential will grow consistently, unlike your own player stats which may experience diminishing returns over time.
• Aggressive Generals: When hunting monsters, look for "Aggressive" class Generals, as they typically have higher base attack stats compared to Defensive or Balanced generals, making them ideal for these encounters.

By managing your stamina, choosing the right General, and working with your team to take down monsters quickly, you will significantly improve your loot quality and progress faster in the game!