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# Training Troops

<figure><img src="/files/zGe2QuLI2vveqcGza52e" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>A snippet of the Battle Bastion's UI. Images displayed in grey signify that training is unavailable</p></figcaption></figure>

In the heart of the Battle Bastion, commanders hone their military prowess by training troops, a pivotal aspect of strategic dominance in Eco Empires. As you embark on this journey, keep the following key elements in mind:

**Battle Bastion training**\
**Location:** Head to the Battle Bastion to recruit and train your formidable army. It serves as the epicenter for assembling the forces that will shape your empire's destiny.

**Diverse Faction units**\
**Unique statistics:** Understand that each unit, belonging to different tribes, possesses distinct statistics. These encompass Attack, Defense, Speed, and Wheat Consumption. Analyzing these characteristics is paramount to forming an effective and well-balanced army. Certain units have advantages over others; cavalry excels against infantry, and siege units are potent against walls. Consider these dynamics for a strategically effective army composition on the battlefield. You can find all units' statistics onwards from the [Factions](/tribes/beyond-the-worlds-edge.md) page.

**Wheat Consumption**\
**Resource management:** Be mindful of Wheat Consumption, as each unit requires sustenance. Balancing these factors is crucial for maintaining a sustainable and effective army. [See this page](/game-mechanics/resource-management.md) for more information regarding Resource Management.

**Adaptive training**\
**Flexible strategies:** Adapt your training strategies based on your immediate needs, upcoming battles, and overall empire goals. Flexibility in troop training allows you to respond dynamically to the ever-changing landscape of Eco Empires.

Explore the detailed breakdown of Battle Bastions' levels below, featuring the units unlocked at each level, alongside potential reductions in training time:

| Level | Wood | Iron | Bricks | Benefit          | Time  |
| ----- | ---- | ---- | ------ | ---------------- | ----- |
| 1     | 100  | 50   | 25     | Infantry #1      | 0:10  |
| 2     | 200  | 100  | 50     | -                | 0:20  |
| 3     | 300  | 150  | 75     | Infantry #2      | 0:40  |
| 4     | 400  | 200  | 100    | -                | 1:00  |
| 5     | 500  | 250  | 125    | Infantry #3 + 5% | 1:30  |
| 6     | 600  | 300  | 150    | -                | 2:00  |
| 7     | 700  | 350  | 175    | Cavalry #1       | 2:30  |
| 8     | 800  | 400  | 200    | -                | 3:00  |
| 9     | 900  | 450  | 225    | Cavalry #2       | 3:30  |
| 10    | 1000 | 500  | 250    | 12 %             | 4:30  |
| 11    | 1100 | 550  | 275    | Cavalry #3       | 5:30  |
| 12    | 1200 | 600  | 300    | -                | 6:30  |
| 13    | 1300 | 650  | 325    | -                | 7:30  |
| 14    | 1400 | 700  | 350    | -                | 8:30  |
| 15    | 1500 | 750  | 375    | Siege #1 + 20%   | 10:00 |
| 16    | 1600 | 800  | 400    | -                | 11:30 |
| 17    | 1700 | 850  | 425    | Siege #2         | 13:00 |
| 18    | 1800 | 900  | 450    | -                | 14:30 |
| 19    | 1900 | 950  | 475    | -                | 15:00 |
| 20    | 2000 | 1000 | 500    | Siege #3 + 30%   | 20:00 |

Training troops in the Battle Bastion is not merely an act of assembling forces but a strategic art. Each unit you train shapes the destiny of your empire, and a thoughtful approach to troop composition will undoubtedly elevate your position on the battlefield. March forth, Commander, and may your trained troops be the harbinger of victory!


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