Wiki Glossary

📖 Total Battle Glossary

Learn the terminology used in Total Battle. From common abbreviations to game-specific terms.

A

Aurora

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to Flying troops and related combat mechanics. Aurora is particularly valuable for players who focus on Flying unit compositions and aerial warfare strategies.

Aydae

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides combat bonuses when assigned to march alongside your Hero and troops. Aydae specializes in enhancing specific troop types or combat situations, making her valuable for optimizing army performance in both PvE and PvP battles.

Arachne Swarm

🗓️ Events
Also known as: Arachne

A special event featuring waves of spider-themed monsters that players must defeat to earn rewards including crafting materials, resources, and event-specific items. The event typically requires coordinated attacks and strong monster-hunting armies to progress through increasingly difficult Arachne creatures.

Academy

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: Research Building, Tech Tree

A building that allows players to research technologies that provide permanent bonuses to various aspects of gameplay, including troop combat effectiveness, resource production, construction speed, and other strategic advantages. Research requires resources and time to complete, with higher-tier technologies offering more powerful benefits but requiring greater investment.

B

Beowulf

👨‍✈️ Captains
Also known as: Beo

A Captain in Total Battle who provides combat bonuses when assigned to lead troops in battle. Beowulf specializes in enhancing army effectiveness and is particularly valued for his combat-focused abilities that can significantly impact battle outcomes.

Banner

🗓️ Events
Also known as: Banners

Event rewards earned by participating in major events like Rise of the Ancient (ROA), Clash of Throne (CoT), and Kingdom vs Kingdom (KvK) that provide permanent bonuses to combat statistics, resource production, or other gameplay mechanics when activated.

Brann

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to troops and combat effectiveness when assigned to armies. Brann specializes in enhancing specific troop types or combat situations, making him valuable for targeted military strategies and battle optimization.

Beast

👹 Monsters
Also known as: Beasts

A type of monster found on the world map that can be hunted by players for Valor Points (VP) and various rewards. Beasts come in different levels and types, requiring appropriate troop compositions and hero/captain combinations to defeat efficiently, and are essential for VP farming and completing daily activities.

Barracks

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: Barracks building

A core military building in your castle that allows you to train and house Guardsmen troops for PvE combat and resource gathering. Higher level Barracks unlock access to stronger Guardsmen tiers (G1-G9) and increase your maximum troop capacity, making it essential for monster hunting and earning Valor Points.

C

Clan Capital

👥 Clans
Also known as: Capital

The central fortress structure of a clan's territory that serves as the administrative and strategic hub for clan operations. The Clan Capital determines the clan's overall power level, unlocks various clan features and bonuses, and acts as the primary target during clan warfare events.

Clan Gift

👥 Clans
Also known as: Gifts

Items sent by clan members to help each other, including resources, speedups, and other useful materials that can be requested and donated through the clan interface. These gifts strengthen clan bonds and provide essential support for member development and participation in events.

Clan Fort

👥 Clans
Also known as: Fort

A defensive clan structure that provides military bonuses and serves as a strategic stronghold within clan territory. The Clan Fort enhances combat capabilities for clan members and can be upgraded to increase its defensive strength and bonuses.

Clan Territory

👥 Clans
Also known as: Territory

The collective land area controlled by a clan on the kingdom map, consisting of hexagonal tiles that provide resource bonuses and strategic positioning. Territory expansion allows clans to build structures like Clan Citadels and provides members with various bonuses based on the controlled area.

Crypt Key

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: Key

A consumable item required to enter Crypts for exploration and gathering crafting materials. Crypt Keys are primarily obtained by defeating Citadels (Elven fortifications) and determine how many Crypt expeditions a player can undertake to collect Common, Rare, and Epic crafting resources.

Cleopatra

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: cleo

Cleopatra is a commonly used battle captain also known as Cleo

Carter

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides specific combat bonuses when assigned to lead troops in battle. Carter offers unique stat improvements and special abilities that can enhance army performance in both PvE and PvP encounters.

Capitol

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: Capital

The main building in a player's castle that determines the maximum level of all other buildings and unlocks new structures, troops, and game features as it is upgraded. The Capitol level is often used as a shorthand reference for a player's overall development and power level.

Common Crypt

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: Common, C1

The lowest tier of crypt exploration that provides Common quality crafting materials for equipment enhancement. Common Crypts require less energy to explore compared to higher tiers but yield lower-value materials, making them suitable for early-game players or bulk material gathering.

Clash of the Throne

🗓️ Events
Also known as: CoT

A competitive event where players battle for control of the throne.

Conquest Points

💎 Resources
Also known as: CP

Points earned by attacking other players in PvP combat.

Clan Chat

📖 General
Also known as: CC

The internal chat channel for clan members only.

D

Dragon

👹 Monsters
Also known as: Dragons

High-level monsters that provide substantial Valor Points (VP) when defeated, requiring strong armies and coordination to kill effectively. Dragons are among the most valuable VP sources in the game and often become primary targets during events like Rise of the Ancient (ROA).

Double Strike

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: DS, Double Hit

A special crypt exploration mechanic that allows players to attack the same crypt twice in succession, effectively doubling the potential loot from that exploration. This rare occurrence significantly increases the chances of obtaining valuable crafting materials, especially Epic tier items.

Dominance

⚔️ Heroes
Also known as: Dom

A hero talent tree focused on enhancing troop leadership and combat effectiveness, providing bonuses to army size, troop attack, defense, and other military capabilities. This talent path is essential for players who want to maximize their hero's performance in both PvE and PvP combat scenarios.

Durability

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: dura

A stat on equipment pieces that determines how much damage the item can absorb before breaking and becoming unusable. When durability reaches zero, the equipment provides no bonuses until repaired using silver or repair items.

Dark Omens

🗓️ Events
Also known as: DO

Dark Omens event

Dustan

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to troops and combat effectiveness when assigned to armies. Dustan can be equipped with gear and leveled up to enhance his abilities, making him valuable for both PvE and PvP battles alongside other captains like Aydae and Carter.

E

Engineer Corps

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Engineers, Catapults, E

Specialized siege units that excel at destroying enemy fortifications and structures during combat. Engineers are essential for breaking through defensive positions and are particularly effective against walls and towers, making them crucial for successful attacks on well-defended targets.

Epic Crypt

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: purple crypt, epic dungeon

The highest tier of crypt exploration that yields epic (purple) crafting materials for creating powerful equipment. Epic crypts require significant energy investment but provide the best materials needed for top-tier hero and captain gear.

Enchantment Slot

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: enchant slot, socket

A socket on Hero and Captain equipment pieces that can be filled with enchantment stones to provide additional stat bonuses. Higher quality equipment typically has more enchantment slots, allowing players to further customize and enhance their gear's effectiveness in combat.

Elemental

👹 Monsters
Also known as: Elementals

A type of monster found in the world map that players can attack to gain Valor Points (VP) and crafting materials. Elementals are typically higher-level monsters that require stronger armies to defeat and provide valuable rewards for hero progression and equipment crafting.

Elven Citadel

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: Citadel

Elven fortifications found on the world map that players can attack to obtain crypt keys, which are used to explore crypts for crafting materials. These structures provide a reliable source of keys needed to gather Common, Rare, and Epic materials for equipment crafting.

Epic Monster

👹 Monsters
Also known as: Epic

High-level monsters that appear on the world map and require significant troop strength to defeat, rewarding players with substantial Valor Points (VP) and rare crafting materials. These monsters are considerably stronger than common monsters and often require coordinated attacks or well-developed armies to successfully hunt.

Experience Points

💎 Resources
Also known as: XP

Points earned for all actions in the game, used for leveling up.

F

First Hit

🎯 Combat
Also known as: First Strike, Initiative

The initial attack in a battle sequence that determines combat advantage and can significantly impact the outcome. The army that strikes first often gains a tactical edge by potentially eliminating enemy troops before they can retaliate, making speed and initiative crucial factors in Total Battle combat.

Farhad

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to mounted troops and cavalry-related combat effectiveness. Farhad is particularly valuable for players who focus on mounted unit strategies and want to maximize their cavalry's performance in both PvE and PvP encounters.

Flickering Dust

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: Dust

A rare crafting material used to upgrade and enhance high-tier equipment in Total Battle. This valuable resource is primarily obtained from exploring Epic crypts and defeating powerful enemies, making it essential for players looking to maximize their hero's combat effectiveness.

Flying

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Air units, Flyers

One of the four combat classes in Total Battle, consisting of airborne units that can bypass certain ground-based defenses and have unique tactical advantages in battle. Flying troops include various monsters and specialized units that excel against specific enemy formations but may be vulnerable to ranged attacks.

Forge

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: Smithy

A building where players craft and upgrade equipment for their Hero and Captains using materials obtained from Crypts. The Forge is essential for improving combat effectiveness by creating weapons, armor, and accessories of varying quality levels from Common to Epic.

G

Godlike Equipment

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: Godlike, Gold Equipment

The highest tier of equipment in Total Battle, distinguished by its golden color and superior stats compared to lower tiers (Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary). Godlike equipment provides the best possible bonuses for Heroes and is essential for competitive PvP combat and high-level PvE content.

Giant

👹 Monsters
Also known as: Giants

A powerful monster type that can be hunted for Valor Points and crafting materials. Giants are among the stronger monsters available and require well-developed armies to defeat effectively, making them valuable targets for mid to high-level players seeking VP and resources.

Gem Socket

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: socket, gem slot

A slot on Hero and Captain equipment pieces that can be filled with gems to provide additional stat bonuses. Equipment of higher quality (Purple, Orange, Red) typically has more gem sockets, allowing players to further customize and enhance their gear's effectiveness.

Gold Pass

📖 General
Also known as: GP

Gold Pass or GP is obtained from the Triumphal Shop and is generally considered one of the best buys in the game.

Guardsmen

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: G3, G4, G5, G6, G2, G1, G7, G8, G9, G

Troop type with different quality levels. G4 = Purple, G5 = Orange, G6 = Red quality.

H

Hero Talents

⚔️ Heroes
Also known as: Talents

Skill tree system that allows players to spend talent points to unlock passive bonuses and abilities for their Hero, with separate talent trees for different combat specializations (Melee, Ranged, Mounted, Flying) and utility functions. Players earn talent points by leveling up their Hero and can reset talents using special items to respec for different strategies or events.

Helen

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to ranged troops and archery-related combat effectiveness. Helen is particularly valuable for players who focus on ranged army compositions and want to maximize their archer units' performance in both PvE and PvP combat.

Hercules

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: herc

Hercules is considered the best captain against EPIC monsters and is obtained from the Triumphal shop

Hero Level

⚔️ Heroes
Also known as: HL

The current level of your Hero character, which determines available talent points, equipment capabilities, and overall combat effectiveness. Hero Level increases by gaining experience through battles, completing quests, and other activities, with higher levels unlocking more powerful talents and better equipment slots.

I

Initiative

🎯 Combat
Also known as: init

A combat stat that determines the order in which troops attack during battle rounds, with higher initiative units striking first. This mechanic is crucial for optimizing army composition since faster units can eliminate enemies before they can retaliate, making initiative particularly important for fragile but powerful troops like ranged units.

K

Kingdom vs Kingdom

🗓️ Events
Also known as: KvK, Clash of Kingdoms

Event where kingdoms compete against each other. Also known as Clash of Kingdoms.

Kingdom Chat

📖 General
Also known as: KC

The public chat channel visible to all players in the kingdom.

L

Logos

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses to ranged troops and combat effectiveness. Logos is particularly valuable for players who focus on ranged army compositions and PvP combat strategies.

Leadership

⚔️ Heroes
Also known as: Army Size, Troop Capacity

A hero talent that increases the maximum army size your hero can command in battle, allowing you to bring more troops into combat. Higher leadership levels enable larger armies, which is crucial for both PvE monster hunting and PvP battles where troop quantity often determines victory.

M

Mounted

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Cavalry, Riders

One of the four combat classes in Total Battle, representing cavalry units that ride horses or other mounts. Mounted troops are effective against Ranged units but vulnerable to Melee units in the rock-paper-scissors combat system.

Melee

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Spearmen

One of the four combat classes in Total Battle, consisting of close-combat troops that excel against Ranged units but are vulnerable to Mounted troops. Melee troops include Guardsmen Spearmen and Specialist infantry units across all tiers (G1-G9, S1-S9).

Mercenaries

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Mercs

Special troops that can be hired using Silver and have unique abilities or stat bonuses compared to regular Guardsmen and Specialists. Mercenaries often serve specialized roles in combat and can be particularly effective in certain battle scenarios or events.

March

🎯 Combat
Also known as: Marches

A group of troops sent from your castle to attack enemies, gather resources, or perform other battlefield actions. Each march has limited troop capacity and travel time based on distance, and players can send multiple marches simultaneously depending on their castle level and research.

Monster Troops

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: M

Monster-type troops that can be recruited.

N

Novice Boost

📖 General
Also known as: Newbie Boost

A temporary enhancement package available to new players that provides accelerated resource production, construction speed, research speed, and other bonuses to help them progress faster during their early game development. This boost typically lasts for a limited time period and is designed to help newcomers catch up more quickly in the competitive MMO environment.

O

Olympus

🗓️ Events
Also known as: OL

Olympus Event

P

Premium

📖 General
Also known as: Premium Status

A paid subscription status that provides various gameplay bonuses and benefits to players, typically including increased resource production, faster building times, additional daily rewards, and other quality-of-life improvements. Premium status is usually purchased with real money and lasts for a specific duration.

Pursuit of Experience

🗓️ Events
Also known as: PoE

A recurring event where players complete various in-game activities to earn experience points and progress through reward tiers. Activities typically include defeating monsters, completing crypt explorations, training troops, and other daily tasks that award increasingly valuable prizes as players advance through the event stages.

Power Points

🗓️ Events
Also known as: PP

Event currency earned during specific Total Battle events by completing various activities such as battling monsters, upgrading buildings, or participating in PvP combat. Power Points are used to purchase rewards from event shops or progress through event milestones to unlock exclusive items, resources, and bonuses.

Portal Master

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: Portal

A clan building that enables teleportation of clan members to strategic locations on the world map. The Portal Master allows coordinated movement for clan operations such as group attacks, defensive positioning, or resource gathering expeditions.

Player vs Player

🎯 Combat
Also known as: PvP

Combat between players, attacking other players' cities or troops.

R

Reinforcements

👥 Clans
Also known as: Reinforce, Reinf

Troops sent by clan members to defend another player's castle or support them in battle. Reinforced troops fight alongside the defender's army and return to their original owner after combat, making this a key defensive strategy for protecting weaker clan members or coordinating large battles.

Ranged

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: Bowmen, Archers

One of the four combat classes in Total Battle, consisting of troops that attack from a distance with bows or projectiles. Ranged units are effective against Flying troops but vulnerable to Mounted units in the rock-paper-scissors combat system.

Ragnarök

🗓️ Events
Also known as: Ragnarok, RAG, JORG

Ragnarök event

Rare Crypt

💀 Crypts & Citadels
Also known as: Blue Crypt

A mid-tier exploration dungeon that yields rare quality crafting materials and resources, requiring crypt keys obtained from citadels or events to enter. Rare crypts provide better rewards than common crypts but lower than epic crypts, making them essential for mid-game equipment crafting progression.

Revival

🎯 Combat
Also known as: Revive

The process of bringing back troops that were killed in combat by spending resources or items. Revived troops return to full health and can be used immediately in subsequent battles, making revival a crucial mechanic for maintaining army strength during extended campaigns or events.

Ruthless Slaughter

🗓️ Events
Also known as: RS

Event leading up to Rise of the Ancient. Always active together with Ancient Vaults. During this event you can revive soldiers with silver.

Rise of the Ancient

🗓️ Events
Also known as: ROA

Event featuring the Ancient monster and treasure vault mechanics.

Reset

🗓️ Events

Point of time when the game reloads events. A "+" or "-" means hours from or till this point (e.g., Reset +3 = 3 hours after reset).

Resources

💎 Resources
Also known as: RSS

Basic materials needed for building and training, including Stone, Iron, Silver, and more.

S

Summoning Circle

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: SC, Summon Circle

A building that allows players to summon Heroes and Captains using summoning scrolls and other resources. This is the primary method for obtaining new commanders to lead armies and provide various bonuses to your forces.

Set Bonus

🛡️ Equipment
Also known as: set effect, equipment set bonus

Additional stat bonuses gained when equipping multiple pieces of equipment from the same set on a Hero or Captain. Set bonuses typically activate at 2, 4, or 6 pieces and provide powerful combined effects beyond individual item stats, making complete equipment sets highly valuable for maximizing combat effectiveness.

Skadi

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses specifically for Flying troops, making her essential for players who focus on aerial combat strategies. She is particularly valuable in PvP scenarios where Flying units need enhanced performance against enemy formations.

Scout

📖 General
Also known as: Scouting, Scouts

A reconnaissance action that allows players to gather information about enemy castles, including troop counts, resources, and defensive capabilities, without engaging in combat. Scouting is essential for planning attacks and assessing whether a target is worth engaging, though some players may have anti-scout measures or scout traps in place.

Stacking

🎯 Combat
Also known as: Stack, Troop Stacking

A combat optimization technique where players carefully balance the ratio of different troop types (Melee, Ranged, Mounted, Flying) to maximize army effectiveness and minimize losses in battles. Proper stacking ensures troops complement each other's strengths and cover weaknesses, making it essential for both PvE monster hunting and PvP combat.

Specialists

⚔️ Troops
Also known as: S, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9

Specialist troop type for PVP (Player vs Player)

Seasonal Kingdom

📖 General
Also known as: SK

Special temporary kingdom servers that run for a limited season.

T

Tar Master

🗓️ Events
Also known as: TM

A special event where players battle against tar-based monsters and bosses to earn unique rewards including crafting materials and event-specific items. The event typically features multiple difficulty levels and requires coordinated attacks to defeat the strongest tar creatures.

Tengel

👨‍✈️ Captains

A Captain in Total Battle who provides bonuses specifically for Flying troops, making him essential for players who focus on aerial combat strategies. Tengel is particularly valuable in PvP scenarios where Flying units are used to counter ground-based formations.

Tar

💀 Crypts & Citadels

A common crafting material obtained from exploring crypts, used in various equipment crafting recipes. Tar is one of the basic resources needed for creating and upgrading Hero and Captain equipment.

Temple

🏰 Buildings

A building that provides various bonuses and benefits to your city, typically related to resource production, troop training, or other strategic advantages. Temples are essential infrastructure buildings that help optimize your kingdom's efficiency and combat capabilities.

The Great Hunt

🗓️ Events
Also known as: TGH

Monster hunting event with rewards for killing monsters.

Taxes

💎 Resources
Also known as: Ingots

Gold currency produced by your Capitol building.

V

Valor Points

💎 Resources
Also known as: VP

Points earned by killing Monsters on the map.

Vault

🗓️ Events
Also known as: Treasure Chamber

Vault is the tower you build during Ancients event that leads to Rise of the Ancients events.

W

Warehouse

🏰 Buildings
Also known as: WH

A defensive building that protects a portion of your resources from being plundered when attacked by other players. The Warehouse safeguards a fixed amount of Lumber, Iron, Stone, Silver, and Gold based on its level, making it essential for resource protection in PvP scenarios.

Watchtower

📖 General
Also known as: WT

A defensive structure that provides early warning of incoming attacks and extends the visual range around your castle. Higher level watchtowers increase the advance notice time for enemy marches approaching your territory, giving you more time to prepare defenses or recall troops.

World Map

📖 General
Also known as: Map

The main game interface showing the kingdom layout with player castles, monster lairs, citadels, crypts, clan territories, and resource locations. Players navigate the map to attack targets, gather resources, explore dungeons, and coordinate with clan members for events like KvK and territorial control.

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