Beginner's Guide: Getting Started
Beginner's Guide: Getting Started
Last Updated: 2026-02-10 | Sources: GameKee Wiki, NGA Forum
Game Overview
Ashes of the Kingdom (代号鸢/如鸢) is a story-driven card RPG set in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. You play as the Prince of Guangling (广陵王), secretly a woman disguised as a man, who leads the intelligence organization Xiuyi Tower (绣衣楼).
First Steps
Reroll Targets (Priority)
- 王粲 (Wang Can) - Best healer, full team recovery
- 郭嘉 (Guo Jia) - Core of skill damage teams
- 贾诩 (Jia Xu) - Top damage dealer, pairs with Guo Jia
- 郭解 (Guo Jie) - Shield specialist, great tank
Early Game Priority
- Complete the tutorial and main story
- Claim all beginner rewards
- Focus on one main team of 4 agents
- Don't spread resources too thin
- Save 白玉 for limited banners!
Core Systems
Agent Rarities
- 绝密（金卡） - SSR, 5-star equivalent
- 机密（紫卡） - SR, 4-star equivalent
- 密（蓝卡） - R, 3-star equivalent
⚠️ Don't invest heavily in 蓝卡 (blue cards) - waste of resources!
Team Composition
A balanced team needs:
- 1 Main DPS (damage dealer)
- 1 Tank/Shield (protector)
- 1 Healer/Support
- 1 Flex (utility or sub-DPS)
修为 (Cultivation) System
- Max level: 修为+12
- Key thresholds: +6 unlocks second fate slot, +9 for major power spike
- Prioritize your main 4 characters
Trust System (信赖值)
Gifting agents increases trust:
| Gift Tier | Liked | Neutral |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | +20 | +8 |
| Purple | +35 | +14 |
| Gold | +50 | +25 |
Daily Tasks
- ✅ Complete daily missions (get all rewards)
- ✅ Use all stamina
- ✅ Check mail for codes/rewards
- ✅ Do event activities
- ✅ Collect free recruitment
- ✅ Guild contributions
Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Leveling too many agents at once ❌ Using 白玉 on standard banner ❌ Ignoring the main story ❌ Spreading resources across all cards ❌ Skipping daily tasks
Tips for Success
✅ Save premium currency for limited banners ✅ Join an active guild early ✅ Follow the main story for free resources ✅ Focus on 4 core characters first ✅ Check GameKee wiki for detailed guides