📖 Total Battle Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.