How to Equip Units - Command An Army Wiki
The full equip flow, from opening the Units menu to spawning troops in battle, plus the slot priorities that make a loadout actually work.
Overview
Owning strong troops means nothing until you equip them. In Command An Army you build a loadout from your collection, then spawn those troops once a match begins, so your order decides how the round plays out. This page walks the whole flow and the slot priorities behind it. Skim Best Units if you are unsure what to field.
The short version: open your Units menu, pick the troops that cover frontline and ranged at minimum, then let the Equip Best button fill any gaps you left. Everything after that is refinement. Keep the Beginner Guide open if you are equipping for the very first time.
Watch the Equip Flow Step by Step
This short clip walks the exact taps you need: open the Units menu, review what you own, then equip your strongest troops and hit the battle. It is the fastest way to see the Equip Best shortcut in context. Follow it with the Unit Tier List to pick which troops deserve the slots.
How to Equip Units
Follow this sequence exactly the first few times until it becomes muscle memory. The goal is a loadout that covers your roles without wasting a slot on a troop you already have in twice. If you get stuck on what to bring, the Best Units page lists solid role-picks.
Open the Units menu
From the main menu, head to Units to see every troop you currently own and its stats.
Pick your frontline
Select a durable troop like a shieldman or spearman first, since nothing survives without a wall in front.
Add ranged support
Equip an archer or crossbowman so your line deals damage from behind the frontline.
Fill remaining slots
Use the last slots on cavalry or a special pull, keeping each role represented once.
Press Equip Best
Let the Equip Best button auto-select your strongest units if you are unsure, then adjust by hand.
Building a Balanced Loadout
A loadout is a tiny formation, so treat it like one. You want something that absorbs damage in front, something that deals ranged damage from behind, and ideally a fast option that can punish enemy mistakes. Equipping three copies of the same troop type leaves obvious gaps, as the Best Strategy guide explains.
You do not need the strongest units to win, just the right mix. Compare what you own, equip one troop per role, then upgrade the pieces you field every match. The Rare Units page explains where a special pull fits into this structure once you land one.
Slot Priority for Every Loadout
Prioritise your slots in this order: frontline first, ranged second, mobility or a special third, and only then a duplicate role. Whatever you cannot fill, leave empty rather than doubling up on a role you already cover well. Check the Best Classes page to align this with your player class.
1. Frontline
A tough body that holds the line so everything behind it can work.
2. Ranged
Archers or crossbows that add damage without standing in the open.
3. Mobility
Cavalry to flank, chase exposed enemies and respond to trouble fast.
4. Special
A rare pull that adds a unique edge, slotted only once you cover the basics.
Slot Priority at a Glance
Use this table when you are unsure what goes in the next slot. It maps each loadout position to the troop type that belongs there and the reason it matters, so you can assemble a working lineup in seconds. Check the Unit Tier List to see which troops fill each row best.
Fill top to bottom and stop once slots run out. A loadout that covers the first three rows already handles most situations; the special row is a bonus, not a requirement, and the Rare Units page covers how to get one.
| Priority | Troop Type | Why It Belongs |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | Shieldman or spearman | Absorbs pressure and protects everything behind it |
| High | Archer or crossbowman | Adds ranged damage safely from the back |
| Medium | Cavalry or scout rider | Flanks, chases and reacts to fast threats |
| Optional | A special rare unit | Adds a unique edge once core roles are covered |
Quick Equip Checklist
Run through this list before every match so equipping stops being a scramble. It takes seconds but prevents the common mistakes that lose rounds before they start, and it keeps your formation predictable for teammates. Tie it back to the Best Strategy page as you improve.
- Confirm your loadout covers frontline and ranged before anything else.
- Tap Equip Best as a baseline, then swap in better troops by hand.
- Never equip the same troop type three times in one loadout.
- Keep a fast unit ready for flanks and chases.
- In battle, spawn troops at your camp and send them forward as a group.
- Re-equip after summoning a clearly stronger unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I equip units?
Open the Units menu from the main menu, select the troops you want, and confirm them into your loadout. The Equip Best button can auto-fill the strongest ones.
What does Equip Best do?
It automatically selects the strongest units you own for your loadout, giving you a safe baseline you can then tweak by hand for role balance.
How many units should I equip?
Only as many as your loadout holds, and each should fill a different role. Cover frontline and ranged first, then add mobility or a special.
Can I equip the same unit twice?
You can, but it is usually a mistake. Stacking one troop type leaves your formation lopsided and easy for an organised enemy to counter.
Where do my troops appear in a battle?
Once a match begins you spawn equipped troops at your team's camp, then send them forward using the follow and attack commands.
Should I re-equip after upgrades?
Yes. After you summon or ascend a clearly stronger unit, revisit the Units menu so your loadout reflects your best current troops.
What if my loadout still loses?
Check for role gaps, keep ranged troops behind the frontline, and review the Defense Guide for how to hold ground properly.