# Claiming Region

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In BLOCKLORDS, claiming a region is a significant strategic move that can greatly influence your gameplay and standing within the game.

**Process of Region Claiming**:

* **Requirement of a Unique Hero**: To initiate a claim on a region, players must first possess a [unique hero.](/economy/assets/heroes/unique-heroes.md) This requirement ensures that only players who have reached a certain level of advancement in the game can claim regions.
* **Expenditure of Resources**: Claiming a region requires an expenditure of 1,000 [Gold.](/economy/resources/gold.md) This cost signifies the importance and value of owning a region in BLOCKLORDS.

**Selection and Claiming**:

* **Choosing from the World Map**: Once the prerequisites are met, players can select an available region from the[ world map.](/game-mechanics/world-map.md)
* **Designation of Region**: Upon selection and the necessary expenditure, the chosen region becomes the player’s designated region, granting them control and authority over that area.


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