Ha, I found a glitch; if there is a city that has a weapon you want, but you would have to conquer it first, when they are talking about how you have shown up at the gate, click on the building you want to use. it works!
I think I have found out how to hit over 500; I found a mysterious shining shuriken of death, which greatly reduces your health, and gets rid of dodge and defense. however, the attack power is increased by 0-1000...
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