# Victory Conditions

> Victory Conditions determine the winner from the selected war type, score and time limit.

## What it is

Victory Conditions determine the winner from the selected war type, score and time limit.

## Requirements

- You must be a recognised kingdom leader or have the required war permission.
- The opposing kingdom must be eligible and have enough defenders online.
- Neither kingdom may be blocked by a declaration cooldown or conflicting war.

## How it works

A war declaration names the opponent and the war type. A preparation period begins before combat becomes active.

During the active phase, the chosen objective tracks kills, raids or claims until one side wins or the time limit expires.

## Costs, limits and cooldowns

- Kill-war target: 20 kills.
- Maximum participants: 20 members per side.
- The selected war type may use raid or claim objectives instead.

*Values may change during balancing. The amount or timer shown in-game is the one that applies.*

## Related systems

- [Claim Capture](https://arkofrulers.com/wiki/diplomacy-and-warfare/war/claim-capture/)
- [Treasury Raids](https://arkofrulers.com/wiki/diplomacy-and-warfare/war/treasury-raids/)
- [War Damage](https://arkofrulers.com/wiki/diplomacy-and-warfare/war/war-damage/)
- [War category](https://arkofrulers.com/wiki/diplomacy-and-warfare/war/)

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Canonical guide: https://arkofrulers.com/wiki/diplomacy-and-warfare/war/victory-conditions/

Last updated: 2026-07-21T16:15:06+00:00