# Buildings & Strategy
### **Buildings** Buildings are the core tools players use to hold territory, break into new areas, and shape their strategy. Every player starts with a free basic set, so progression is based on choices, not on mandatory purchases.\ Additional buildings can be earned in seasons, pulled from loot boxes, or traded on the P2P market. *** ### **Building Types** CoC uses three functional building classes: **Defensive**\ Hold territory longer by increasing durability and slowing enemy pushes. Ideal for securing key regions. **Offensive**\ Break enemy defenses and open new paths for expansion. Used for aggressive map control. **Special**\ Provide economic boosts or strategic utility (visibility, production, etc.). Support players who focus on long-term positioning and map management. Each class includes multiple subtypes that offer different strengths and playstyles. *** ### **Upgrades** Every building can be upgraded up to level 10.\ Upgrades increase power, improve visuals, and raise value on the marketplace. A strong mix of type, rarity, and upgrade level can significantly change how you contest or hold parts of the map. Upgrading isn’t cosmetic – it affects your ability to win territory clashes, generate resources, and scale faster than nearby competitors. *** ### **Loadout** Players can equip **up to three different buildings** at any time.\ Your loadout defines your playstyle: defensive turtle, aggressive pusher, economic scaler, or hybrid. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.clashofcoins.com/gameplay/buildings-and-strategy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.