Guides — Choosing and Joining the Right Clan

🟢 Level: Beginner

⏱️ Reading time: ~8 min

In Million Lords, you can develop your kingdom alone.

But the game takes on an entirely different dimension when you join a clan.

A clan brings several players together under the same banner. Members can help each other, share information, organize territory, and fight together.

Being part of a clan can also provide more direct benefits: Temples, Templars, Clan Quests, and other collective objectives can benefit the entire group.

For a new player, joining a good clan is also one of the fastest ways to learn.

But you still need to choose the right one.

The highest-ranked clan isn't necessarily the clan that will suit you best.

The best clan is one where you can progress, contribute, and enjoy playing.

🖼️ [ILLUSTRATION — Several Lords gathered around their clan banner]

1. Why Join a Clan?

A clan isn't just a name displayed next to your username.

It adds a genuine collective dimension to the game.

🤝 Learn Faster

Experienced players can help you understand mechanics that aren't always obvious when you're starting out.

A single question can sometimes save you several days of mistakes.

⚔️ Fight Together

An opponent who is difficult to handle alone becomes much more manageable when several players coordinate their actions.

🗺️ Organize Territory

Clan members can gradually create controlled areas and help each other maintain their positions.

🛡️ Get Support

When you're attacked, your allies can advise you, intervene, or put pressure on your opponent.

Enemy positions, dangerous players, conquest opportunities, and strategies can be shared much more efficiently within an active clan.

🏛️ Benefit From Collective Bonuses

Your clan can also unlock or control features that benefit all of its members.

This is particularly true of Temples and Templars.

Your progression therefore doesn't depend only on what you accomplish individually.

The strength and organization of your clan can also make your own Lord stronger.

2. Not Every Clan Wants the Same Thing

Two clans in the same league can have completely different philosophies.

Some primarily focus on:

🏆 Performance and rankings

Others prefer:

⚔️ Wars and PvP

Some focus more heavily on:

🌱 Progression and teaching newer players

And others mainly want:

💬 An active and relaxed community

There is no single ideal type of clan for everyone.

Problems mainly arise when your expectations don't match the clan's.

💡 Tip

Before joining a clan, ask yourself what you're looking for:

learning, fighting, competing, playing casually… or a mixture of everything?

3. Don't Choose Based Only on Rankings

When looking for a clan, your first instinct may be to check the highest-ranked ones.

That's useful, but it doesn't tell you everything.

A highly competitive clan may also:

require high activity;
set ambitious objectives;
expect regular participation;
prioritize experienced players;
expect strong participation in wars;
rely heavily on Discord.

Meanwhile, a lower-ranked clan may provide a much better environment for your progression.

🔥 Remember

A powerful clan isn't automatically the right clan for you.

Look for one that matches your level and desired involvement.

4. Look at the Clan's Actual Activity

A clan can have many members and still be almost inactive.

Try to evaluate its actual activity.

Useful indicators include:

are several members progressing during the season?
do players communicate?
does the clan participate in collective objectives?
do members fight together?
does the clan appear organized on the map?
do players help each other?

An active clan generally gives you more opportunities to learn and participate.

⚠️ Remember

Number of members ≠ number of active players.

5. Look at Where Members Play

Million Lords is a territorial game.

The location of your allies therefore matters.

Joining a clan whose members are all on the opposite side of the map may limit how much you can interact with them.

Playing close to several allies makes it easier to:

fight together;
build coherent territory;
respond to threats;
coordinate attacks;
defend important positions;
exploit local opportunities.

🖼️ [ILLUSTRATION — Several allied territories grouped under one clan banner]

A clan isn't simply a list of players.

It's also a collective presence on the map.

6. Temples and Templars: Clan Progress Benefits Everyone

As you progress through the leagues, belonging to a clan becomes even more valuable.

You'll eventually encounter Temples.

🏛️ Temples

Temples are special structures found on the map.

When a clan controls a Temple, it provides a bonus that benefits every member of the clan.

Several categories of bonuses exist:

attack;
defense;
troop production;
gold production;
speed.

Temples therefore become important strategic objectives.

Conquering or defending one doesn't only benefit the player located nearby.

The result can strengthen the entire clan.

🖼️ [ILLUSTRATION — A Temple controlled by a clan with its bonus shared among all members]

⚔️ Templars

Later in your progression, Templars allow these Temple-related bonuses to be improved further.

Your clan can invest in different upgrades to gradually strengthen specific collective bonuses.

This introduces an important idea:

your individual progression can be improved through your clan's collective investments.

An active clan that controls Temples and develops its Templars intelligently can therefore provide meaningful advantages to every member.

💡 Remember

Joining a clan doesn't only give you allies.

The clan's collective achievements can directly strengthen your own kingdom.

We'll explore these mechanics in detail in the dedicated Temples and Templars guides.

7. Collective Objectives Also Provide Rewards

Million Lords also features activities where clan members progress together.

The Clan Quest, for example, asks players from the same clan to contribute collectively toward objectives.

As the clan reaches different thresholds, members can earn increasing rewards.

This means an active clan can provide value even when you aren't directly participating in a major war.

Every individual contribution helps the group.

And the group's performance can then benefit its members.

🔥 Important principle

You contribute to the clan → the clan progresses → its members benefit.

This cycle is a major part of the value of collective play.

8. Check Expectations Before Joining

Organized clans often have their own rules.

These may involve:

minimum activity;
war participation;
communication;
seasonal objectives;
Temples;
respecting alliances;
using Discord;
territorial decisions.

These rules aren't necessarily restrictive.

They mainly allow players with similar objectives to work together effectively.

But it's better to understand them before joining.

Useful Questions

How active do you expect members to be?

What are your objectives this season?

Do you regularly participate in wars?

Do you use Discord?

Do you accept players who are still learning?

Do you have specific rules regarding territory or Temples?

A few questions can prevent many misunderstandings.

9. Discord and Communication

Many clans use an external tool such as Discord to communicate.

It isn't just for chatting.

A clan server can be used to:

announce an attack;
ask for help;
share screenshots;
report an opponent;
organize an offensive;
coordinate Temple defense;
share advice;
prepare seasonal strategy.

In an organized clan, information can sometimes be almost as important as troops.

💡 Tip

If your clan uses Discord, join it early.

Even if you don't talk much, reading important information can already help enormously.

10. A Good Clan Should Help You Learn

When you're starting out, try to find an environment where asking questions is welcomed.

You will inevitably have plenty.

Why did this attack fail?

Which skill should I choose?

Is this city worth developing?

Why is my opponent doing this?

Should I defend this position?

Why does the clan want to capture this Temple?

A clan with a few experienced players can dramatically accelerate your learning.

But try to understand their answers too.

Don't always ask:

"What should I do?"

Also ask:

"Why?"

🔥 Understanding "why" is what eventually allows you to make your own decisions.

11. How Can a Beginner Be Useful?

You don't need to be the strongest player in the clan to contribute.

A new player can already help.

See an enemy army or unusual movement?

Report it.

📍 Communicate Your Situation

If you're under attack or in trouble, tell your allies early enough.

⚔️ Participate When You Can

Even a modest action can help when it's part of a collective strategy.

🎯 Contribute to Clan Objectives

Small contributions from many players can push collective objectives forward.

📖 Learn

A player who keeps improving naturally becomes more useful season after season.

🤝 Respect Collective Decisions

If your clan has alliances, territories, or defined objectives, check before acting.

💡 Remember

Being useful to your clan doesn't necessarily mean having the biggest army.

Communication, reliability, and cooperation matter enormously.

12. Before Attacking, Think About Your Clan

When playing alone, an attack mainly concerns two players.

Inside a clan, it can involve many more.

The player you attack may belong to another clan.

Your target could be:

an indirect ally;
a member of a neutral clan;
located in contested territory;
covered by an agreement;
close to a strategic Temple;
likely to trigger a collective response.

A small attack can sometimes start a much larger conflict.

⚠️ Build this habit

Before attacking a player from another clan, check whether your clan has specific instructions.

The collective and diplomatic dimension becomes increasingly important as you progress.

13. Ask for Help Effectively

When you need help, provide enough information.

Instead of simply writing:

"Help!"

try to include:

who is attacking you;
which city is involved;
approximate army size;
when the attack arrives;
what you've already tried.

Your allies can then understand the situation much faster.

💡 Tip

The more precise your request, the easier it is for your allies to help.

And ask early enough.

Requesting help only seconds before an attack arrives rarely leaves your clan many options.

14. Should You Stay With Your First Clan?

Not necessarily.

Your first clan may be excellent for learning the game, but your objectives can change.

Over time, you may want:

more competition;
more wars;
a more active clan;
better organization;
more players at your level;
a community that better matches your playstyle.

Changing clans isn't necessarily a failure.

Sometimes it's simply another step in your progression.

But avoid constantly switching without a reason.

Relationships, trust, and coordination between players take time to build.

15. When Should You Consider Changing Clan?

Several situations may indicate that a change could be beneficial.

💤 The Clan Has Become Inactive

You play regularly, but almost nobody responds or participates.

🎯 Your Goals Have Changed

You now want to play much more competitively — or much more casually.

🗺️ You're Constantly Isolated

Your position makes cooperation with other members almost impossible.

💬 Communication Doesn't Suit You

You struggle to get necessary information or simply don't enjoy the atmosphere.

📈 You're No Longer Progressing

A different environment may help you continue learning.

⚠️ Don't leave after every setback.

Losing a war or having a bad season doesn't mean your clan is bad.

16. Signs of a Good Clan

For beginner and intermediate players, these are generally good signs:

✅ Active Players

You regularly see several members playing.

✅ Clear Communication

Important information is shared.

✅ Understandable Objectives

You know what the clan is trying to accomplish.

✅ Players Help Each Other

Questions receive answers and knowledge is shared.

✅ Collective Progress

The clan participates in common objectives and works toward bonuses that can benefit its members.

✅ Appropriate Organization

There's enough structure to play effectively without necessarily turning the game into a permanent obligation.

✅ A Good Atmosphere

You simply enjoy playing with these people.

That last point matters more than it might seem.

A clan's quality isn't measured only by its ranking.

🖼️ [ILLUSTRATION — Clan members celebrating a victory together around a Temple]

17. Common Mistakes

❌ Choosing Only the Highest-Ranked Clan

Rankings don't tell you whether its expectations match yours.

❌ Joining and Never Communicating

A clan works because its members participate.

❌ Ignoring Rules and Alliances

An individual attack can have collective consequences.

❌ Enjoying the Bonuses Without Contributing

Temples, Templars, objectives, and rewards exist because of collective effort.

❌ Constantly Asking What to Do Without Understanding Why

Use advice to gradually become independent.

❌ Staying Completely Isolated on the Map

Proximity to allies makes cooperation easier.

❌ Leaving at the First Sign of Difficulty

Trust and coordination take time to build.

❌ Staying in a Clan That No Longer Matches Your Goals

The way you play can evolve.

18. How to Choose: The Checklist

Before joining a clan, simply check:

Is the clan active?
Does its level match mine?
Do its objectives interest me?
Am I comfortable with its activity requirements?
Do members communicate?
Can I play relatively close to them?
Does the clan participate in collective objectives?
Can newer players ask questions?
Does the atmosphere seem right for me?

You don't need to find the perfect clan.

You're mainly looking for a clan you'll enjoy spending the season with and progressing alongside.

19. What's Next?

📚 Recommended Guides

⚔️ Understanding How Battles Work
Master the fundamentals before participating in collective operations.

🛡️ Defending Your Cities Effectively
Learn how to react when an opponent threatens your territory.

🗺️ Building and Organizing Your Territory
Learn how to turn several cities into a coherent strategic position.

🏛️ Understanding Clan Temple Bonuses
Explore the different Temples and their strategic value.

⚔️ Templars: Understanding How They Work
Learn how Templar upgrades strengthen collective bonuses.

🤝 How to Be Useful to Your Clan
Go further into cooperation and discover different ways to contribute.

⚔️ Fighting Effectively With Your Allies
Learn how to coordinate your actions with other clan members.

📌 Key Takeaways

Joining a clan is one of the best ways to learn Million Lords.
The highest-ranked clan isn't necessarily the best clan for you.
Choose a clan that matches your activity and objectives.
The location of your allies on the map matters.
Communication is essential.
Temples can provide bonuses to every clan member.
Templars can further strengthen these collective bonuses.
Collective objectives can provide rewards to clan members.
You can contribute even as a beginner.
Individual actions can have consequences for the entire clan.
Ask questions, but focus on understanding the answers.
Atmosphere and cooperation matter just as much as performance.

And most importantly:

In Million Lords, your kingdom belongs to you.

But joining the right clan can make every member stronger.