How do attacking troops choose targets

[Esiebert7625]

I've noticed when watching replays of Raider armies attacking my base that certain targets will get selected and arrows appear on them. Is this just the replay showing me what they are attacking next or is there some ability to instruct them what to attack.

I've also noticed Raiders going a long way back out side the walls to attack something before coming back in to attack more targets. Do Raiders have any priority to attack certain topics or do they just attack which is closest regardless of if there is a wall between them or not.

 

[dbukalski]

Raiders attack the closest resource building as the crow flies. Without considering how far they have to travel because of walls. They are one of the more predictable units in the game

 

[Eddie F1]

Pretty sure it's not men riding those motos but baboons.

 

[GailWho]

I've noticed when watching replays of Raider armies attacking my base that certain targets will get selected and arrows appear on them. Is this just the replay showing me what they are attacking next or is there some ability to instruct them what to attack.

You can hit the rally button To the left of your troops to direct your army where to go. Only the troops on the ground when the rally button is tapped will hit the target you choose by tapping it. And there is a cool down period you have to wait until you use it again.