Master Citadels – Clear Elven & Cursed Citadels efficiently with minimal losses and maximum rewards.
TWE Academy Tutorial:
How to Beat Citadels
Citadels are one of the best sources of rewards, materials, and progression in Total Battle. This guide gives you the exact, battle-tested troop compositions and strategies used by top clans to clear Elven and Cursed Citadels reliably with very low (or zero) permanent losses.
How Citadels Work
Citadels are heavily fortified monster strongholds on the Kingdom Map. To beat them you must:
- Destroy the outer walls with Catapults
- Defeat the monsters inside with your main army
The numbers below are the minimum effective compositions that work consistently. Slight variations are normal depending on your hero bonuses, equipment, and enchantments.
Pro Tips for Zero-Loss Runs
- Always scout first — Send 1 catapult + 1 captain to see exact wall damage, then calculate your exact number needed.
- Catapults go in the first stack to take down walls quickly.
- Griffins are your best friend — Bring as many as you can afford for extra hits and survivability.
- Captain choice — Use Alexander (Mounted), Leonidas (Melee), or Wu Zetian (Flying) for best results.
- Loss minimization — These compositions are designed for very low to zero permanent losses when executed correctly.
Key Takeaways
- Citadels are one of the best reward sources in the game — clear them consistently.
- Use the exact numbers above as your baseline.
- Always upgrade catapults when possible (higher tiers need far fewer units).
- Scout → Calculate → Send the right march → Profit.
- Coordinate with the clan during events for maximum efficiency.
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