Major dilemma over which nation to pick, need some guidance

So I've went over countless posts and videos on YouTube and yet still can't honestly decide. I'm not willing to spend any real money on the game at all, and wanted to pick a nation that would cater to that nicely (most important point and major factor in my choice).

I'm torn between Japanese, Koreans, and Romans.

This is my personal opinion:

Japanese: I really like the 25% and I think it would fit my playstyle tremendously as I often like to turtle a bit and save resources for upgrades and such. But I know that once you attack your peace treaty ends, and I'm having mixed feelings about this.

Romans: I think this nation is fairly the best in the long run, but I'm not going to reach endgame anytime soon or as fast as those who are buying boosts, crowns and such. So I'm not sure if its the right choice for me.

Koreans: I feel that they're a good defensive nation and withstand several attacks. I don't know much about the war tactics capacity increase so I really wouldn't know.

Chinese, Greeks and French: From what I've read, I think they fall off real fast, but I might be wrong.

Germans: Rally perk just isn't for me really.

Brits: More loot? Is that really all to it..?

Depends what you want to do. Do you like to war? Will you ever medal-push?

If the answer is no to both of those questions, then Japanese might be ok.

If you don't play very often, then French probably isn't worth it. French is absolutely the best for an active farmer, but takes nothing special to war.

Germans are pretty strong for advanced players and scales nicely in all ages. The 15% damage bonus after victory helps in trophy pushing and war. If you have good winning strategy, then the 15% is a permanent bonus. If you can't reliably win, then don't bother with Germans.

Romans are similar to Germans, and are good at all ages. I personally feel the 15% German bonus is better than 10% extra space because the 15% applies to all units. More net damage from Germans, but more total health with Romans. Either is good.

Chinese and Greeks: No! Just no.

Brits are good if you are very active. The archers are the biggest perk though, and used correctly are very powerful.

Koreans have a nice balance. The archers are strong, and the extra tactic is useful in wars.

If it's between the Koreans and Japanese, I'd pick Koreans. If between Romans and Germans, I'd pick German, but that's my personal preference.

Hope that helps!

Quovatis said:

Depends what you want to do. Do you like to war? Will you ever medal-push?

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I do like to medal-push and to war, but I also have my moments where I just want to chill and farm, and wait for upgrades and such. It's really never the same routine for me, but either way, I'm only going to be fairly causal.

I agree, the French isn't for me. I'm not convinced with the 20% either.

I do like the German 15% damage bonus and been wanting to compare that to the Romans perk. For me, the Romans 10% on paper felt like a 10% HP and damage gain, which is very attractive honestly.

You're right about picking Koreans over Japanese. Japanese feels a bit lackluster and a nation that is appealing for beginners which you'll have to change afterwards and use your crowns (but this is just me).

I won't be very active, but I'll definitely be playing on a daily basis. I don't want a nation that requires a constant commitment, if that makes any sense.. and I think this rules out the Brits.

It's either Koreans or Germans for me. Aesthetic wise, I prefer the Germans. Do you think the Koreans are more defensive than the Germans/Romans?

It helped a lot, thanks!

If you don't want to spend any real money on the game. French should be your clear front runner.

It is especially useful when you don't play often contrary to what people think. Because unless you just do one attack and log off, you want to optimise the number of battles ie medals and loot you can have in the one hour of play you have a day.

Don't overanalyse pros and cons. Stick to your main driver. Any other nation perks are just details.

Not Greece. Anything but Greece.

Japanese are usless.I play them.
I'm also deciding between french romans or British.
Roman's are overall good nation with the 10% more army.
French because the 20% faster training time.
Now in my opinion the best chances to take a base down is with archer's.I think maybe the British better then koreans after all.the range is good and also 15% more damage.
In conclusion I don't have any idea what nation to choose

Hunter Killer said:

If you don't want to spend any real money on the game. French should be your clear front runner.

It is especially useful when you don't play often contrary to what people think. Because unless you just do one attack and log off, you want to optimise the number of battles ie medals and loot you can have in the one hour of play you have a day.

Don't overanalyse pros and cons. Stick to your main driver. Any other nation perks are just details.

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I thought as French, you had to be very active. Because I won't.

ivan. said:

Not Greece. Anything but Greece.

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Roger that.

Halsjen said:

I thought as French, you had to be very active. Because I won't.

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Quite the opposite. If you're not very active, you should play French. It optimises your playing time when you're logged on.

French + training blessing = 2.4 times faster training than other nations.

Hunter Killer said:

Quite the opposite. If you're not very active, you should play French. It optimises your playing time when you're logged on.

French + training blessing = 2.4 times faster training than other nations.

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How do you think the French compares to the Germans and Romans?

As I mentioned, forget about the details, look at the big picture.

From an army point of view, yes better rally and higher dps gives you more likelihood of getting your army back. In practise you'll still lose plenty of troops, and full destruction is nowhere guaranteed.

French will rebuild your whole army faster. That's all that matters really.

Hunter Killer said:

As I mentioned, forget about the details, look at the big picture.

From an army point of view, yes better rally and higher dps gives you more likelihood of getting your army back. In practise you'll still lose plenty of troops, and full destruction is nowhere guaranteed.

French will rebuild your whole army faster. That's all that matters really.

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Alrighty then, thanks a lot.

French gains you nothing in war. 20% training bonus doesn't bring anything to the actual battlefield except a little better tank. I would prefer to have an advantage when attacking, but to each his own. Any nation with the training blessing is certainly good enough. I've never felt the need to go French.

Quovatis said:

French gains you nothing in war. 20% training bonus doesn't bring anything to the actual battlefield except a little better tank. I would prefer to have an advantage when attacking, but to each his own. Any nation with the training blessing is certainly good enough. I've never felt the need to go French.

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My thoughts, too. It was either Germans or Romans for me, and I ended up going German. Hope it's the right choice.

Halsjen said:

My thoughts, too. It was either Germans or Romans for me, and I ended up going German. Hope it's the right choice.

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I've been Germans since I began and love em'. Rapid rally and 15% damage bonus are nice. Most attacks are quick, violent affairs and replacing grunts is cheap and fast.

Freightshaker said:

I've been Germans since I began and love em'. Rapid rally and 15% damage bonus are nice. Most attacks are quick, violent affairs and replacing grunts is cheap and fast.

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That's nice to know. I had a quick glance at top players and they were almost all Romans with some Koreans and French.

Does the 15% damage bonus have a CD after you win an attack?

Halsjen said:

That's nice to know. I had a quick glance at top players and they were almost all Romans with some Koreans and French.

Does the 15% damage bonus have a CD after you win an attack?

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CD? It perpetuates for as long as you win attacks.

Freightshaker said:

CD? It perpetuates for as long as you win attacks.

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No, I know it does, yeah. I meant to ask if after you win and get the buff, do you keep it for as long as you want for your next attack, or is there like a window where you must attack before the buff wears off?

No window. It stays until you lose a battle.

Freightshaker said:

No window. It stays until you lose a battle.

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That's nice. I won my first multiplayer earlier.

What do you think about Vandals?