⚔️ Decide what the attack should achieve
Before sending troops, name the objective and what it is worth. A fight can buy time for reinforcements or secure a position. If you cannot name the benefit, wait and use the march where it helps.
| Check | Question | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | What changes if we win? | Name the position, timing or teammate the attack helps. |
| Target | What can change before arrival? | Check recent scouting, nearby allies, reinforcements and travel time. |
| Cost | Can we recover before the next operation? | Set a limit for losses, healing, speedups and teleports. |
| Exit | When do we stop? | Withdraw or wait if reinforcements arrive, the objective moves or the cost exceeds the limit. |
🔎 Scout the target and the route
Use Power as one clue. Where the game shows them, check troop tiers, formation and reinforcements. Look at the surrounding map and alliance rules. A report describes what you saw at the time. If the target changes or support moves closer before your march leaves, reassess.
Example: An exposed target looks easy, but hitting it would take your march away from a position the alliance is about to defend. Confirm coverage and travel time with leadership. Hold your march if nobody can take over the defense.
🪖 Start with a ratio and test it
| Community example | Shieldbearers | Bombardiers | Shooters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed attack | 20% | 30% | 50% |
| Frontline defense | 40% | 30% | 30% |
Use these as starting points. Check which troops benefit from your heroes, research and equipment. If the front line drops before the main attack, test a survival change. If the team survives but deals little damage, check whether the damage bonuses apply to the troops you are sending.
🤝 Decide between solo, rally and defense
Use solo when the objective and risk fit one march. Coordinate a rally when the team needs a combined attack. Confirm who leads, when it launches and what joiners should send for that activity. For defense, assign who holds the position, who reinforces and who covers a retreat. Keep a march in reserve if the plan depends on a quick response.
📊 Review the report and the recovery bill
Compare the objective achieved, losses and recovery time. Check whether the front line failed early or damage stayed low. Change one variable, then compare reports against similar targets with comparable troop tiers and bonuses. If an unchanged attack failed, gather fresh information before trying again.