Counter triangle
Infantry beats Lancer
Lancer beats Marksman
Marksman beats Infantry
Infantry soak damage up front so Marksmen in the back can deal most of the damage.
Troops & Formations
Infantry stand in front, Lancers in the middle, Marksmen in the back.
TL;DR Infantry beats Lancers, Lancers beat Marksmen, Marksmen beat Infantry. A 50/20/30 mix is the usual PvP starting point; adjust for the event.
Formation ratios (Inf / Lan / MM)
| Situation | Ratio | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PvP / attack rallies | 50 / 20 / 30 | A common starting point. Adjust from battle reports. |
| Bear Hunt | 30/30/40 → 10/10/80 | More Marksmen as your hero generation rises. The bear isn’t a player march, so no defensive formation is needed. |
| Garrison defense | 50%+ Infantry | Start above half Infantry, then tune for your heroes and the enemy. |
| Crazy Joe defense | Infantry first, Lancers second | Marksmen add little in this event. |
| Attacking a heavy-Inf garrison | More Marksman | Counter their infantry |
These are starting points, not rules. More situations and hero-generation splits: Formations by Situation.
Training & losses
- Promote existing troops to a higher tier instead of training from scratch when you’re short on time.
- Train troops on event days that score training (Hall of Chiefs, SvS prep).
- Watch Infirmary capacity. Wounded troops beyond it can be lost (some guides say part of them go to the Enlistment Office instead).
- Don’t gather with your main troops during war windows: tiles get hit.
In-depth guides
Formations by Situation
- Ratios for PvP, garrisons, Bear Hunt, Crazy Joe and the Championship.
- How the counter triangle shapes your mix.
- Why your lead heroes should match your troops.
Troop Tiers & Promotion
- Which camp level unlocks each tier, up to T12 Exalted.
- Promotion: pay only the difference in cost and time.
- Event points per troop trained, by tier.