Troop count alone does not describe a monster march. The target, troop tier, generals, equipment, buffs, and solo or rally setup all matter. “I sent everything” is a troop count. We are still looking for the test result.
Test in small steps
One controlled test. The hospital does not need a series.
- Start with a march already verified to defeat that monster with zero wounded. Record the troop count and tier, main and assistant generals, equipment, buffs, and whether it was solo or a rally.
- Use the same monster type and level, one mounted troop tier, and the same setup. Change only the troop count, using small reductions.
- Compare each battle report. If wounded appear, stop reducing and return to the last clean count. Avoid this experiment on a monster you cannot already defeat safely.
- Repeat the clean result before saving the preset. Label it your smallest tested clean count for that setup. Future-you will appreciate an actual number.
The quiet winMeasure the report, not the power number. Zero wounded is the result that matters.
Keep the result in context
A smaller clean march can leave troops available elsewhere. It does not automatically reduce the stamina cost of an attack. These steps are a testing method, not a guarantee that fewer troops are better or that wounded change evenly with troop count.
Retest after changing the monster, generals, buffs, or rally conditions. The general improved. Your saved march did not receive the announcement.
Test carefully.
Save the result.
Give the hospital staff a quiet afternoon.