Guide

Habits: unlocking them and knowing what to level

Habits are your dragons' passive abilities. They unlock with stars and level up with rare resources, so they belong in the right place.

Updated September 24, 2026

Five Habits, one every two star ranks

A freshly obtained dragon (1 star) already has its Command, its main ability, and its Vanguard ability. Habits come next, one every two star ranks.

  • 2 stars: Habit 1
  • 4 stars: Habit 2
  • 6 stars: Habit 3
  • 8 stars: Habit 4
  • 10 stars: Habit 5

Levelling a Habit from 1 to 5

An unlocked Habit starts at level 1. You then raise it up to level 5 with Breedmarks, specific to the dragon's breed, and Cores, specific to its rarity. These mostly come from chests.

The same Habit can exist on several dragons: its base value grows with rarity.

Which ones to level first

  • Those of the dragons you actually play, in your main armies.
  • Habits that strengthen the dragon's Command: their description starts with the Command's name. They are often among the strongest.
  • The fifth Habit, often the dragon's most powerful.
  • Effects that help the whole army (lowering enemy defense, healing, control) before a small personal bonus.

Levelling the Habits of a dragon that sits on the bench is useless. Decide who plays first, then invest.

The Vanguard is not a Habit

The Vanguard ability is not a Habit: it can't be levelled and doesn't count among the five. It switches on by itself, in the Center, from level 16.

Let the AI do the maths

The composer plays the battles with your real dragons (levels, stars, Habits, Heirlooms) and gives you your 5 best armies, placement and troop included.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the fifth Habit unlock?

At 10 stars. Habits arrive at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 stars.

What do you level a Habit with?

With Breedmarks of the dragon's breed and Cores of its rarity, from 1 up to 5.

Is the Vanguard ability a Habit?

No. It comes with the dragon, can't be levelled, and only switches on in the Center from level 16.