Do not rush your ranged units (Archers/Sulphur Carabineers) into the first round, as they have limited ammunition and will be slaughtered once they run out.
| Village Level | Guard Count | Approx. Strength (Power) | Recommended Player Attack Force | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1-3 | 10-30 | Low | 50 Hoplites / 30 Archers | | 4-7 | 40-80 | Medium | 100 Hoplites + 50 Archers | | 8-11 | 90-140 | High | 150 Swordsmen + 100 Archers | | 12-15 | 150-200 | Very High | 200 Hoplites + 150 Archers + 30 Cats | | 16-19 | 210-280 | Extreme | 300+ Mixed units + Cats + Docs | ikariam barbarian village attack guide full
| Village Level | Recommended Troops (Initial Wave) | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 Spearmen + 5 Hoplites | Very easy, focus on leveling up | | 10-19 | 10 Hoplites + 5 Rams | Wall is low, Rams are effective | | 20-29 | 20 Hoplites + 8 Catapults + 15 Archers | Increase force gradually, start multi-waves | | 30-39 | 40 Hoplites + 10 Catapults + 20 Archers | Profitable farming range, use the mobile colony | | 40-49 | 60 Hoplites + 12 Catapults/Mortars | Use multi-wave staging | | 50+ | Mortars & Bombers + Steam Giants | High losses, often not economically viable | Do not rush your ranged units (Archers/Sulphur Carabineers)
Each victory increases the village level, but they take time to rebuild. Medium infantry
Medium infantry. Equivalent to Swordsmen, they possess decent offensive capabilities.