It is vital to understand the basics of attacking and defending, and having a strong group of troops is one of the most important aspects that the chiefs should focus on. You’ll need troops to accomplish either of these goals. And the higher your troop ranks, the more likely you are to prevail in any attack or defence against your settlement, as well as in the game’s several kinds of battles.
Troops are divided into 3 categories, Brawlers (infantry), Hunters and Riders and each of it has four attributes which is Attack Lethality,Defence and Health
Attack and lethality: determine the amount of damage your troops can inflict on your opponent and the probability that you will inflict damage on your opponent.