Build for the incoming raid
Walls and towers protect the keep, while cannons contribute to defense and gold mines support your resources. Look at how raiders approach and strengthen the structures that cover likely landing areas. Avoid assuming that one building answers every threat; upgrade choices should reflect the island layout and the pressure you saw in the last round.
Aim the defensive shot
When defending, hurl catapult stones at landing raiders. Track where they touch down and choose a shot that addresses the immediate threat to your keep. A useful defense decision balances urgency and coverage: do not spend attention on a distant target if another raider is about to reach a vulnerable structure.
Use raids to earn stars and gold
In the raid round, drop knights on the shore to attack enemy camps for stars and gold. Look at the camp layout and place units where they can enter rather than tapping randomly across the coast. The game alternates modes, so take what you learn from enemy defenses back into your own build choices. The linked page describes this actual base-building loop.
Questions about Stone Keep tips
What happens in a Stone Keep raid?
You drop knights on the shore to raid enemy camps for stars and gold. Defense rounds use catapult stones against landing raiders.
Which buildings can be upgraded?
The game includes walls, archer towers, cannons and gold mines. Choose upgrades with the next defend or raid round in mind.