Talk:Memory of Enkyou/@comment-24.66.196.44-20160613060506/@comment-26501688-20160613064204

Yes it could happen, especially since Ishikirimaru only has 2 troops slots.

Some recommended methods:

- Use swords with 3 slots and gold cavalry, that should be enough to help reduce direct damage on your swords. But if you want to reduce troop loss, then go heavy on the defence - shields, heavy infantry. This makes it harder for the enemy's long range troops to destroy your troops and eventually hurt your boys.

- Use Uchigatana (The 3R uchi are highly recommended) and wakizashi, equip them with gold catapults. about 50% of the time they might knock out the new enemies before the actual battle starts.

I've tried the above 2 methods, both work fine for me though I'd lose a couple of gold troops.

It is safe to deploy kiwame tantous, they can usually evade long range attacks and finish the sortie unscathed. I must clarify that I don't know what's the minimum level. I've only tried a level 34 Midare.

Aside from the kiwame tantou, the rest of your team should ideally be above level 90.