Use a Diplomat from your Town Hall’s spy tab.
What to look for in the report:
If defense is too strong → attack a different village or bring more troops.
Here are recommended fleet/army sizes based on the Barbarian Village Level. ikariam barbarian village attack guide full
Once the wall is down, the sea battle is over. You have successfully entered the village harbor. Now, your troops land on the beach.
This is a standard land battle. The barbarians will spawn land units (Spearmen, Swordsmen, Archers, Hoplites, etc.).
The Strategy: You need a balanced land army to clear the defenders. The "Meat Shield + Artillery" strategy works best here too. Use a Diplomat from your Town Hall’s spy tab
Recommended Unit Composition:
The Battle Flow:
| Level | Approx. Defenders | Wall | Loot (avg total resources) | |-------|------------------|------|-----------------------------| | 1 | 4–6 | None | 300–600 | | 2 | 6–10 | None | 500–900 | | 3 | 10–15 | 1 | 900–1500 | | 4 | 15–20 | 1 | 1400–2100 | | 5 | 20–28 | 2 | 2000–3000 | | 6 | 28–35 | 2 | 2700–3900 | | 7 | 35–45 | 3 | 3500–5000 | If defense is too strong → attack a
Coordinate with alliance members. Each player attacks once, depleting troops. The last player sends a pure loot fleet (just rams + transporters) to clean up resources with zero casualties.
Morale is key: Barbarians fight to the death. If your morale drops below 70%, you will suffer extra casualties. Always bring a Cook when attacking villages level 8+.
Sending 500 units to a level 3 village wastes movement points and risks unnecessary losses from traps. Use the minimal force needed based on scout report.