1. The Golden Rule: Promotion > Training
Upgrading existing troops (e.g., T9 to T11) yields significantly higher points per speedup hour than training new ones. Points are awarded based on the tier difference, but the time cost is slashed by nearly 75%.
2. Stockpiling Routine
Outside of KvK, continuously produce T8 or T9 units. Do not speed them up. When Day 4 arrives, use all your speedups solely to promote these reserves to T11. This strategy is essential for top-tier rankings.
3. Strategic Prep Batch (J-3)
Never start Day 4 with idle buildings. Launch 3 massive batches (Inf/Cav/Arc) approximately 3-4 days before reset. Utilize the +200% Capacity Buff and the Noble Advisor title to maximize batch size. These are millions of "free" points delivered at 00:01 UTC.
4. Buff Stacking
Before spending a single minute of speedups on Day 4: confirm Mobilize (+30%) is active, claim the Noble Advisor (+50%) title, and verify the Kingdom Prep Buff (+25%). Every percentage point saves you thousands of gems worth of speedups.