Create a Better Army - Command An Army Wiki
How gems and resources become a stronger force: smarter summons, evolution, ascension and a loadout that turns upgrades into wins.
Overview
Creating a better army means turning resources into power, not just collecting units. You summon troops with gems, evolve and ascend the ones you deploy, and fit them into a loadout that covers every role. This page connects the economy to the battlefield. Start from the Gems Guide for income.
The trick is focus. A narrow, upgraded core beats a wide, shallow roster, so spend on the units you actually field and ignore the rest. Every gem should make a troop you deploy stronger, faster or tougher. Pair this with Best Units to pick the right targets.
Watch a Better Army Get Built
This clip follows the upgrade path in practice: summon a core unit, evolve it, ascend it and slot it into a loadout that covers the field. Watching the order once makes the priority obvious. Then cross-check your picks against Best Units and start with your strongest role.
From Resources to Real Power
Every gem you earn has a job: fill a gap in your army. Summoning gives you raw troops, but the value only appears once you upgrade them, evolve them and field them together. Random pulling scatters your resources; targeted summoning concentrates them into a unit you actually use. See How to Get Gems Fast to fund it.
Loadout is where upgrades become wins. Up to four troops fight for you, so each slot should cover a different role: a frontline to absorb damage, ranged to deal it, mobility to flank, and a special once the basics are set. A balanced loadout beats four copies of one favourite. The equip units guide walks the slots.
Your commander class shapes how the army plays, so pick one that matches your loadout rather than fighting it. A defensive loadout wants a class that holds ground; an aggressive one wants burst and mobility. Aligning the two multiplies the value of every upgrade. The Best Classes page helps you match them.
Where Upgrades Should Go
This table shows what each upgrade buys you and who should invest first. Early on, level upgrades are cheap and broad; later, evolution and ascension pay off far more but cost more gems. Match the row to your stage of play. Reread the Gems Guide if your budget is tight.
Do not skip straight to the bottom row. Ascending a unit you never field wastes gems, so make sure the troop is in your loadout first. Work top to bottom on your core units, then reinvest leftovers into a second role. The ascension guide covers the long-term path.
| Upgrade | Effect | Best When |
|---|---|---|
| Summon | Adds a new troop to your pool | You have a role gap to fill |
| Level up | Raises base stats | Your core unit is still cheap to improve |
| Evolution | Bigger stat jump plus new abilities | Your core units are already levelled |
| Ascension | Permanent long-term power gain | Your core army is evolved and stable |
Build a Better Army Step by Step
Follow this sequence to turn a fresh roster into a focused fighting force. The order matters because each step makes the next one cheaper or more effective. Repeat it whenever you unlock a clearly stronger unit. Keep the Beginner Guide open if this is your first upgrade pass.
Pick a core unit
Choose one troop you will field every match and make it the centre of your army.
Summon to fill gaps
Use gems on summons that cover a missing role rather than chasing random rare pulls.
Level it up
Raise its base stats first, since level upgrades are the cheapest way to add early power.
Evolve it
Evolve the unit for a bigger stat jump and any new ability evolution unlocks.
Ascend when ready
Bank gems and ascend once it is evolved, for a permanent gain that carries every match.
Rebuild the loadout
Re-equip so your improved troop is slotted, then repeat with the next core role.
What Makes an Army Stronger
A stronger army comes from depth, not width. One maxed unit that survives fights and lands hits is worth more than a dozen half-built ones. Depth also stacks with your loadout and class, so upgrades compound instead of sitting idle. Check the Unit Tier List to see which troops reward investment.
Balance matters too. An army of only frontliners melts to ranged fire, and one of only ranged units collapses the moment something reaches it. Cover frontline, ranged and mobility, then deepen each role as gems allow. The Best Strategy shows how the pieces fit together.
Depth
Max out one core unit before spreading gems across the roster.
Balance
Cover frontline, ranged and mobility instead of stacking a single role.
Synergy
Match your loadout to a commander class that amplifies it.
Reinvest
Fold each upgrade's gains back into the next-best unit.
Better Army Checklist
Run through this before you spend your next batch of gems. It keeps your upgrades pointed at the troops that actually fight and stops you rebuilding the same weak roster every patch. The habits are simple; the payoff compounds over sessions. Fund it all through active codes and steady play.
- Pick one core unit and commit gems to it.
- Summon only to fill a real role gap in your loadout.
- Level, evolve and then ascend that core unit in order.
- Keep frontline, ranged and mobility represented.
- Re-equip after every clearly stronger upgrade.
- Reinvest leftovers into a second role once the core is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a better army?
Focus gems on one core unit, summon only to fill role gaps, then level, evolve and ascend that unit before spreading anything to the rest of your roster. Repeat with a second role once the first is built.
Should I upgrade many units or a few?
A few. Depth beats width, so a single maxed unit that you field every match outperforms a wide roster of half-built troops in almost every fight. Build depth first, then widen.
What do evolution and ascension actually do?
Evolution raises a unit's base stats and can unlock new abilities, while ascension adds a permanent long-term power gain. See the ascension guide for the full path.
How does my loadout affect army strength?
Your loadout is the troops that actually fight, so slot one unit per role and re-equip whenever you upgrade. A balanced loadout turns gem spending into visible battlefield power.
Does commander class matter?
Yes. Class and loadout should reinforce each other, so a defensive build wants a holding class and an aggressive one wants burst and mobility. Mismatched pairs waste both upgrades.
Should I spend gems on rare summons?
Only once your core roles are covered. Chasing rare pulls early scatters your resources; the Gems Guide explains the smarter spending order for a growing army.
How fast can I improve my army?
As fast as you earn gems and focus them. Consistent income plus a single focused upgrade path builds a noticeably stronger force within a week of steady play. Spreading gems thinly slows players down.