Mastering Troops Stacking in Total Battle: Complete Guide

Introduction

Troops stacking is one of the most critical skills for success in Total Battle. It refers to the art of composing your marches with the right combination of troop types to maximize combat effectiveness. A well-stacked army can defeat opponents with significantly higher power, while poor troop composition leads to devastating losses.

Whether you're attacking Citadels, defending against raids, or competing in events like Ragnarök, understanding troop stacking separates average players from elite commanders.

Understanding Troop Types

Total Battle features several troop categories with distinct roles. Understanding both unit types (Infantry, Cavalry, Ranged, Siege) and troop classifications (Guardsmen for PvE, Specialists for PvP with doubled damage, Engineer Corps for fortifications) is key to effective stacking.

Infantry

Role: Frontline tanks that absorb damage

Best infantry units: Heavy Infantry, Swordsmen, Spearmen (look for Guardsmen trait for PvE, Specialists for PvP)

Cavalry

Role: High-damage flankers that target enemy backline

Best cavalry units: Mounted Knights, Riders (Specialists double damage in PvP)

Ranged

Role: Backline damage dealers

Best ranged units: Crossbowmen, Archers (Guardsmen for Crypts, Specialists for PvP)

Siege

Role: Structure destruction and area damage

Best siege units: Catapults, Ballistae (Engineer Corps for Citadels and fortifications)

Basic Stacking Principles

The Counter System

Understanding what beats what is fundamental to troop stacking:

Key insight: Total Battle uses a trait-based combat system where each unit has three unique traits that determine matchups. While this table shows general effectiveness, always check specific unit traits for optimal counters. Never rely on a single troop type.

Front Row vs. Back Row Positioning

Your march formation determines survivability:

Formation example (balanced march):

```

[Infantry] [Infantry] [Infantry]

[Cavalry] [Ranged] [Cavalry]

[Ranged] [Siege] [Ranged]

```

The 40/40/20 Rule

A reliable baseline for general-purpose marches:

This ratio works for most PvE content and provides flexibility.

Advanced Stacking Strategies

PvP vs. PvE Compositions

PvP (Player vs. Player) considerations:

Recommended PvP compositions:

PvE (Player vs. Environment) considerations:

Event-Specific Builds

#### Rise of Ancients

Vault raids require sustained damage over time:

#### Ragnarök

Multi-day event with wave-based combat:

Ragnarök tip: Save your highest-tier troops for the final days when enemy waves are strongest.

#### Clan Wars

Real-time PvP with reinforcement mechanics:

Citadel Attack Formations

Citadels have fixed defender compositions. Optimize your stack accordingly:

Siege importance: Always include 10-15% siege units for faster wall destruction. Without them, battles drag on and casualties increase.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Over-Relying on One Troop Type

The mistake: Sending all-cavalry or all-ranged marches because they have high attack stats.

The consequence: Enemy counters wipe your entire march with minimal losses.

The fix: Always include at least 25% of your counter's counter. If you send 60% cavalry, include 25% infantry to handle enemy infantry.

2. Ignoring Hero Synergies

The mistake: Sending troops without matching heroes.

The consequence: Missing 20-50% damage bonuses from hero abilities.

The fix: Match your troop stack to your hero's specialization:

3. Wrong March Compositions for Content

The mistake: Using the same stack for everything.

The consequence: Inefficient clears, excessive troop losses, failed attacks.

The fix: Adjust compositions per content type:

4. Neglecting Troop Tiers

The mistake: Mixing low-tier and high-tier troops randomly.

The consequence: Low-tier troops die immediately, wasting march capacity.

The fix: Keep your march tiers consistent. Better to send 80% of your capacity with Tier 5 troops than 100% capacity with mixed Tier 3-5.

5. Forgetting About Morale and Stamina

The mistake: Sending exhausted troops into battle.

The consequence: Reduced combat effectiveness, higher casualties.

The fix: Monitor troop morale before major battles. Rest troops between consecutive attacks.

Optimizing Your Stacks

Using TB Clan Tools to Track Effective Compositions

TB Clan Tools helps you analyze what works:

How to use the data:

Analyzing Battle Reports

After every significant battle, review:

Red flags in reports:

Testing and Iteration

The best stacking strategy is one you've tested:

Example iteration:

Quick Reference: Stack Templates

General Purpose (Most Content)

```

Infantry: 40%

Ranged: 40%

Cavalry: 20%

Siege: 0%

```

Citadel Assault

```

Infantry: 45%

Ranged: 35%

Cavalry: 5%

Siege: 15%

```

PvP Offense

```

Infantry: 30%

Ranged: 30%

Cavalry: 40%

Siege: 0%

```

PvP Defense

```

Infantry: 50%

Ranged: 35%

Cavalry: 15%

Siege: 0%

```

Event Boss (Rise of Ancients)

```

Infantry: 50%

Ranged: 40%

Cavalry: 10%

Siege: 0%

```

Conclusion

Mastering troop stacking in Total Battle transforms your combat effectiveness. The difference between victory and defeat often comes down to composition, not raw power.

Key takeaways:

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