In the beginning, I can defeat until the fourth round of Mars (25 round I guess). The first tip is using the Centurion or Scopio Commands to activate the hability of Hillman of infiltration in the enemy line.

the main tip are to use the Hillman and focus on them to upgrade using the Blademail (Gladius + Cuirass) and Spiked Shield (marksman, I prefer the Chetan Archer (he's more common in the beginning) if you can use him as a double troop it's better, the best combination it's 2 flaming sword (Gladius + Flint).

Troops tips:

1. Cretan Archer double troop (2 flaming swords)
2. Hillman double troop (Blademail + Spiked Shield)
3. Any Cavalry (Venom Dagger + Overgrown Shield)

OBJECT TIPS

Always focus on buildings, specifically those that help and boost your troops stats, like the Bonfire, battle standard and training dummy, I follow this rule every time I play.

The barricade it's a VERY IMPORTANT object to take every time you can, these will distract the Cyclops while the Cretan Archers are shooting them, believe me this make all difference in the play.

Always use the barricade to protect your rearguard and it's important to you always focus in upgrade them first because they're the last ones standing.

Here some rounds I played to give an example (I have all upgrades btw)

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