The most obvious reason to keep attacking is the loot. While Level 1 might only give you a few hundred Wood, Level 15+ starts providing thousands of Wood and Marble. By the time you reach the mid-30s, a single raid can yield upwards of 50,000 resources. For a developing player, this is often faster than waiting for your mines to produce. 2. Earning Rare Resources Early
Early on, the Barbarian Village seems like a minor tutorial feature. However, as you defeat them, the village levels up. This "better" version of the village offers: ikariam barbarian village better
is no longer economically lucrative due to the high military costs compared to the resources gained. Early Game Priority The most obvious reason to keep attacking is the loot
: The village has 50 distinct levels. While early levels offer small wood bonuses, levels 10 and above introduce a "Sea Chart" system. For a developing player, this is often faster
The primary loot is Wood and Marble. If you are rushing a Palace or Governor's Residence upgrade, the Barbarian Village is often the fastest way to bridge a resource gap. Knowing When to Stop
: The introduction of Town Walls . You must include artillery (Rams or Catapults) or your infantry will be "smashed to smithereens" against the fortifications.
If you win with 90% of your army still at full health, you sent too many. Reduce by 20 units next time.