# How to Increase March Size in Evony: What to Upgrade First
You have troops in your city, but the march screen will not let you send them all. The limiting stat is **March Size Capacity**: the number of troops that fit in one march. Training more troops does not automatically raise that limit. First identify which stat is holding you back, then improve the relevant system.
Evony lists several ways to increase March Size, including the Rally Spot, Academy research, Duty Generals, marching generals, VIP benefits, equipment, and temporary items. Not every option is available or sensible for a newer account.
## 1. Check the Rally Spot
Look at your Rally Spot level and its upgrade requirements. Evony identifies both upgrading this building and assigning a suitable Rally Spot officer as ways to improve March Size. This is a practical first check when your capacity has fallen behind your city progress.
## 2. Find the relevant Academy research
Evony lists **Coordination** and its more advanced versions in the Military research area among the March Size sources. Names can differ by game language, so read the actual stat description before starting research. A skill that improves march **speed** will not solve a march **capacity** problem.
## 3. Review your generals
Some general skills, specialties, or other attributes improve March Size when that general leads the march. A building officer can improve it through a different assignment condition. Check the general on the actual march screen instead of assuming every general buff applies everywhere.
## 4. Save temporary buffs for a defined objective
Evony also has March Size increase items. Use them when you know which march needs the added capacity. If your army composition or general is unprepared, the ability to send more troops may not fix the underlying problem.
## March Size vs. March Speed
March Size governs how many troops fit into one march. March Speed concerns travel time. Read the stat name before spending an item: increasing travel speed will not increase the number of troops you can deploy.
## Frequently asked questions
### Should March Size always be my first priority?
No. If your troops or generals are not ready for the target, improving those parts of your army may matter more.
### Is upgrading the Rally Spot enough?
It depends on your goal. The Rally Spot is one source; research, general effects, and other eligible buffs can add to it.
### What if I cannot upgrade my Rally Spot yet?
Read the exact missing requirement on the building screen. If you want background on the resource terms used during city planning, visit [EvonyRSS](https://evonyrss.com/).
**Editorial source:** [Evony: How to Increase March Size?](https://liveops.evony.com/knowledge/increase-march-size/).
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