TWE Academy Tutorial: 
Fighting Epics & Stacking Troops

Clan mates, fighting Epic monsters is the fastest way to gain massive Valor Points (VP), Hero XP, resources, and event rewards in Total Battle. Proper troop stacking is the key to dealing maximum damage while keeping revive costs low.

This guide teaches the most beneficial and fastest growth strategies used by top players.
 

1. Why Stacking Matters

Epic monsters hit extremely hard in the first few rounds. Without proper stacking, you lose most troops early and waste gold on revives. Good stacking creates “layers” so your strongest troops survive longer and deal consistent damage.

Golden Rule: Use top 1–2 tiers only + monsters + all mercenaries. This focuses leadership and maximizes efficiency. The secret to consistent success is smart troop stacking.

2. What is Troop Stacking?

Troop stacking is the strategy of layering multiple troop types and tiers in each march. Instead of sending everything randomly, you create balanced “stacks” so your army deals maximum damage while protecting your high-tier units.
 

Key Idea: Send as much variety as possible in one march:

• Melee, Ranged, Mounted, Flying
• Multiple tiers (G1, G2, G3, etc.)
• Guardsmen, Specialists, Monsters, and all Mercenaries

Why It Works:

• More troop types = more total hits per round
• More hits = more damage dealt
• More damage = higher VP, better rewards, and faster progress

Even low-tier troops contribute extra hits, making them valuable “fodder” when stacked correctly.

3. Best Troop Stacking Formula for Epics

Use free calculators like totalcalculator.org every time.
 

Recommended “Top 2” Strategy (Most Popular & Efficient):

• Guardsmen: Only your best 2 tiers (e.g., Tier 8 + Tier 7)
• Specialists: Same tiers as Guardsmen (or skip if weak)
• Monsters: Same tiers as Guardsmen
• Mercenaries: Send ALL of them
• Fill the rest with your strongest available units in balanced ratios

Simple Layer Formula (for manual stacking):

• Highest tier strength × 100 ÷ next tier strength = number of lower tier troops to add per squad.

Common Ratios:

• 2 lower tier infantry/archers per 1 higher tier rider
• Adjust based on your exact troop strengths

4. Best Targets & Events for Epics

• Shadow Invasion → Best for both VP + CP
• Arachnne, Ragnarok, Tin Man, Doomsday → High VP events
• Always use Fighting Captains + Hero with Battle Tactics talents
• Stack multiple marches (up to your march limit)

5. Fastest Growth Strategies for TWE Clan Mates

1. Always use a troop calculator before every Epic attack
2. Focus on upgrading Guardsmen + Monsters first for better stacking
3. Participate in every Epic event with the clan
4. Revive only what you need — good stacking = far fewer deaths
5. Coordinate clan marches on big Epics for shared rewards
   
   Core Stacking Strategy & Tips

• Layering (Vertical Stacking): 
  Mix troop tiers within a stack (e.g., Guardsmen 2, 3, and 4). Position low-tier troops first—they take hits due to their higher total health per stack—ensuring your high-damage, expensive units survive and strike multiple times. Enemies (like monsters) target the highest-health stack first.
• The Ratio Formula: Balance stacks so each tier contributes equal effective strength. 
  
  Calculate lower-tier count as: 
  Lower-tier troops = (Higher-tier strength ÷ Lower-tier strength) × Higher-tier count 
  Common ratios are 1.8:1 or 2:1 (e.g., 180–200 lower per 100 higher). 
  Example: Tier 4 archers (290 strength) + Tier 3 archers (160 strength) = ~181 Tier 3 per 100 Tier 4 (290 ÷ 160 ≈ 1.81).
• Monsters & Mercenaries: Hide your strongest units, Epic Monster Hunters (EMHs), and mercs behind low-tier fodder. Use 2–3 large stacks for "zero-loss" attacks—overwhelm the monster in one round to avoid counterattacks.

Pro Tip: Specialists can act as meat shields if bumped to match your top tier. Always check reports for your exact strength/health bonuses (vs. epics/players).
 

Tools for Perfect Stacks 
Use the Total Battle Stack Calculator—input your troop levels, bonuses, and hero skills for precise counts.

For step-by-step guidance, watch this video: