How it works
The alliance has two Bear traps so members can take part at different times; joining Bear Trap 1 rules you out of Bear Trap 2 until two days later. Members open rallies on the Bear and join each other's rallies to deal as much damage as possible. Upgrading the Pitfall to level 5 with Explosive Arrowheads gives the whole alliance +25% Attack, and cities placed close to the trap can send more hits.
Heroes for opening rallies
| Generation | Spenders | Free and low spenders |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadeus or Helga, Jabel, Saul | Howard, Jabel, Quinn |
| 2 | Amadeus, Hilde, Marlin | Zoe, Jabel, Quinn |
| 3 | Amadeus, Petra, Marlin | Zoe, Petra, Quinn or Jaeger |
| 4 | Amadeus, Petra, Rosa | Zoe, Petra, Rosa |
| 5 | Amadeus, Petra, Rosa | Zoe, Petra, Rosa |
| 6 | Amadeus, Petra, Yang | Zoe, Petra, Rosa |
Heroes for joining rallies
| Rating | Heroes |
|---|---|
| Best | Amadeus, Chenko, Amane, Yeonwoo, Margot, Vivian |
| Alternatives | Hilde, Yang |
| Usable but avoid | Thrud, Marlin, Petra, Rosa |
Tips
- When you open a rally, all three heroes' skills apply. When you join, only the top Expedition skill counts, and only for the four joiners with the highest skill levels.
- Send troops with no hero rather than a hero with a defensive first skill, which adds little damage to the rally.
- Early on a balanced troop ratio is fine. After four to five months, use 10/10/80 to open rallies and 20/30/50 to join, or 10/10/80 for both once you have a large army.
- Turn on your pet buffs and book the Field Commander minister buff before opening rallies.
- Star a strong player's rally to keep it at the top of the list, and save preset formations before the event starts so you can join quickly.
- Late in the game, alliances can stagger rallies in waves one minute apart and relaunch as soon as marches return.