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I see an incoming attack. What can I do?

The Village overview shows a red alert with the time of the first attack. You can add defence, ask for help, spend or hide resources, or evade.
An attack already on its way is not stopped by protection bought, or an alliance or pact made, after it was sent (classic rule).

You see the sender and arrival time, but not the troops. Incoming scouts are shown as "Incoming scouts".

  1. Check the arrival time at the Rally Point.
  2. Spend resources (build, train) so there is little to steal.
  3. Train defenders if there is time, or ask your alliance for reinforcements.
  4. Scout the attacker to guess what is coming.
  5. If you cannot hold, send your troops away (for example as reinforcement to your other village) so they survive, or use Gold Club evasion in the capital.
Protection (beginner or bought) only stops new attacks from being sent. Attacks that are already on the way still arrive.

Rally Point

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