Marching squad capacity — how many troops you can send out in a single march or rally contribution — is a quiet multiplier on almost everything offensive you do, which makes upgrades that increase it disproportionately valuable.
Capacity upgrades compound across every action
Unlike a one-time reward, increased squad capacity applies to every future march, rally contribution, and expedition you send — which means capacity-boosting research, gear, or hero bonuses tend to have a longer-lasting return than most other individual upgrades.
Check multiple sources, not just one
Squad capacity is typically boosted by a combination of research, gear, and specific hero skills rather than a single system — if you're only optimizing one of these sources, you're likely leaving meaningful capacity on the table from the others.
Bigger isn't always better in the moment
More capacity lets you send a larger single force, but that's not always the correct call — sometimes several smaller, faster marches serve a goal (like exploration or gathering) better than one large slow one. Match your march size to what you're actually trying to accomplish, not just your maximum available capacity.
Prioritize capacity upgrades if you're rally-focused
If your account leans toward rally leadership or heavy PvP participation, capacity-boosting upgrades are worth prioritizing earlier than they might be for a more economy-focused account, since your contribution to rallies scales directly with how much you can bring.
