Quick overview
The soldier banner is purely an XP tool - you throw it into battle and it increases your experience points for attack or defense. It won't win you the battle by itself, it doesn't add any combat strength or bonuses to units, so consider it as a "leveling up supplement," not as serious equipment. For anyone pushing their level up, it's a welcome little addition, as every deployed banner counts.
How to use it
Deploy it when you are intentionally gathering experience - typically during attacks on weaker targets, on robber barons, or during defense where you can afford to add a few non-combat slots. It makes sense mainly in the phase when you want to level up as quickly as possible (to unlock better units, buildings, or tools). If you are going into a balanced fight for victory or ranking, it's better to skip the banner and sacrifice the slots for real combat equipment.
What to combine it with
Build your equipment focused on experience - combine the banner with other tools and heroes that also push for XP gain, so you can maximize the output from one attack on weak targets. It works well during an attack where you have already won the battle due to overwhelming numbers, allowing you to fill the remaining slots with these "bonus" tools instead of purely strength-based ones.
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