Build the Biggest Army - Command An Army Wiki
A huge army wins fights, but only if it can still fight. Here is how to grow your troop count quickly while keeping your squad strong, balanced and ready to hold ground.
Overview
Everyone wants the biggest army on the server, but raw troop count only helps if those troops stay alive and in formation. Command An Army rewards a large squad that also holds together, so growth and control have to rise side by side. The Attack Guide shows how to use that size.
Big armies come from recruits and summons, funded by gems and steady play. The trick is spreading that growth across several units instead of pouring everything into one, because even a giant stack of weak troops melts under a coordinated push, as the Create a Better Army guide explains.
Building the Biggest Army
This video is a run at building the biggest army possible, showing how recruiting, summoning and upgrading stack up into a large force. Watch how the creator splits troops across types and re-invests rewards, then apply the same loop with the Best Units guide to hand.
Snowball Your Troop Count
Growing an army is a snowball, not a single push. Win a round, claim the rewards, recruit a few more troops, and repeat until your squad outnumbers the enemy in every fight. That loop is faster and safer than one big gamble, and the Beginner Guide covers the opening rounds where it starts.
Each round you survive feeds the next one, so consistency beats a lucky burst. Play the modes you can win reliably, bank the gems, then spend them the moment a useful unit appears. Slow, steady recruiting compounds into a genuinely large force, as the How to Get Gems page describes.
Win reliably first
Play modes you can win consistently so rewards keep flowing into your roster.
Bank the rewards
Collect gems and summons instead of spending on the first shiny unit offered.
Recruit across units
Spread new troops over several roles so your army stays balanced and flexible.
Upgrade your core
Reinvest into the units you field every match so size comes with real strength.
Recruit vs Upgrade
A bigger army is not automatically a better one. Recruiting raises your body count, but upgrading raises what each body can do, and a balanced mix of both is what actually wins fights. Pouring everything into either one leaves a clear weakness the enemy can exploit, as the Equip Units guide warns.
Level and star limits matter here. Once a unit hits its cap, extra investment is wasted, so shift resources into a different troop rather than pushing past the limit. Knowing when to stop levelling one unit and start recruiting another is a core skill, and the Evolve Guide explains the thresholds.
Diversify your roster so a single counter cannot shut you down. A broad, upgraded lineup fields more total force than a narrow one at the same cost, and it survives balance changes far better. Build wide, upgrade deep, and let your army grow in both directions, as the Rare Units page suggests.
Where Troops Come From
Big armies are assembled from several sources, and knowing which ones scale best keeps your growth efficient. Some are cheap but slow, others cost gems but snowball fast, so pick the mix that matches how often you play. Compare the options below with the Gems Guide before you commit resources.
| Source | Cost | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| In-match recruiting | Steady and repeatable | Grows every round you play |
| Summons | Gem or token cost | Fast way to add specific troops |
| Codes | Free gem head start | Redeem before they expire |
| Daily rewards | Small, consistent | Compounds over a season |
| Upgrades | Raises troop quality | Makes existing troops hit harder |
| Evolution | Unlocks stat jumps | Needs level 20 and materials |
Growing Your Roster
Growth comes from habit more than luck. Recruit every round, upgrade your core units, spread upgrades across roles, and reinvest rewards immediately instead of hoarding them. Do that consistently and your army simply gets bigger and stronger over time, which is what the Best Units page assumes you are doing.
Do not neglect the non-combat side either. Redeeming codes, claiming daily rewards and finishing events all feed the same roster, and small gains stack into a large force across a season. The Create a Better Army guide ties these habits together into one plan.
Recruit every round
Add troops after each match so your body count climbs steadily.
Upgrade your core
Reinvest into the units you field most so size comes with strength.
Spread your roster
Build wide across roles so one counter cannot shut your army down.
Claim every reward
Codes, dailies and events all feed the same growing roster.
Big Army Checklist
Keep this checklist beside you as you grow. It turns the vague goal of a bigger army into a handful of habits that reliably add troops and strength every session, and it pairs naturally with the longer path in the Noob to Pro guide.
Remember that a big army still needs a commander. Size wins nothing if your troops stand in the wrong place, so pair this growth with solid positioning and always keep a reserve. The Defense Guide shows how even a large force must be arranged to hold ground.
- Recruit troops after every match you win.
- Bank gems and summons instead of impulse-spending.
- Upgrade the units you field every round.
- Respect level and star caps before investing more.
- Spread growth across several roles and counters.
- Redeem codes and claim daily rewards every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build the biggest army fast?
Win rounds you can repeat and reinvest the rewards immediately. Recruit after every match, spread growth across roles, and let consistent play snowball into a large roster.
Should I recruit or upgrade first?
Both, in balance. Recruit enough bodies to fight, then upgrade the units you use most. Pouring everything into one leaves an obvious weakness for enemies to exploit.
Does a bigger army always win?
No. Size only helps if those troops stay in formation and fight on good ground, so a smaller but better-arranged force often beats a large, scattered one.
Where should the gems go?
Into your core troops first, then across a few roles so one counter cannot shut you down. The Gems Guide lays out the spending order.
What limits how strong a unit gets?
Level and star caps. Once a unit hits its ceiling, extra investment is wasted, so move resources into a different troop rather than pushing past the limit on one.
Do codes help grow my army?
Yes. Codes grant gems you can spend on recruiting and upgrading; the codes page lists what is currently active so you never miss a drop.
How many troops should I keep in reserve?
Enough to plug a gap after a lost fight. Growing an army is pointless if a single wipe leaves you with nothing left to hold the next point.