Monster hunting is a useful way to learn how your generals and troops perform. A common mistake is to attack a target that looks manageable, take heavy wounded, and repeat the same attack without reading the report. A better approach begins before the march: decide whether your army is ready for that specific target.
## Which troops should you use?
Evony's official guide recommends **mounted troops** for regular small monsters and bosses. Some special event monsters, including Pan, can favor a different troop type; check the recommendation shown for that monster. The guide also advises using a single troop type and tier when possible, because mixing types and tiers can increase wounded.
Mounted troops are therefore a strong starting point, not a guarantee of victory. General skills, troop tier, march capacity, research, and target difficulty still matter.
## Four checks before you attack
### 1. Inspect the target
Is it a regular monster, a boss, or an event monster? If the event displays a recommended troop type, use that information instead of assuming your standard boss setup applies.
### 2. Read your general's skill
Check whether the selected general's skill applies to the troops in this march. A famous or rare general is not automatically the right general for every fight.
### 3. Build a deliberate march
Avoid mixing several troop types and tiers without a reason. Check the march capacity and compare the target with monsters you have already beaten at an acceptable wounded count.
### 4. Review the report afterward
Winning is only part of the result. Look at wounded troops and your actual troop composition. If losses are too high, step down to an easier target or improve your army before trying again.
## When should you join an alliance rally?
If a monster is beyond what your army can handle alone, check whether your alliance is rallying it. Follow the rally leader's troop instructions. Sending the largest march you can assemble is not always the right contribution.
## Frequently asked questions
### Is one troop type best for every monster?
No. Mounted troops are commonly recommended for regular monsters and bosses, but special monsters may indicate another choice.
### Why did I win but still take many wounded?
Victory does not mean the fight was efficient. Examine the report, troop mix, general, buffs, and monster difficulty.
### Should beginners attack the highest boss they can find?
Start with a manageable target, inspect the result, and increase difficulty gradually. If city progression is limiting your army, you can read more about Evony resource terminology at [EvonyRSS](https://evonyrss.com/).
**Editorial source:** [Evony: What's the Best Troop Type for Monsters?](https://liveops.evony.com/knowledge/best-troop-type-for-monsters/).
*The cover is an editorial illustration, not an official game screenshot.*