I'm afraid that this is kind of a "mathy" problem and there really isn't any good way around that

If you click the above image, you'll open a Google Sheets doc with an example which compares two possible scenarios for assigning portions. AFAIK the formulas are (still) correct, it's a copy from a similar, older sheet I once did up for myself, but do check results before relying on it blindly (that was my disclaimer to avoid litigation :-)

The idea is rather straightforward:

1. enter the number of units of each type that you have
2. enter values for scenarios A and B, for example by comparing 3 offensive and defensive potions
3. then check the totals (or the chart) to compare them

I've added a few instructions in the sheet (top left) that might help.

Cheers

P.

PS: Besides sheer unit strength as a parameter for assigning bonuses, I often considered favouring those unit classes I use most often. For example, I had, for the longest time, assigned light infantry potions not because they added more total off and def but simply because I use them much more frequently.

PPS: This is a shared worksheet so you will possibly see others typing in their values or watching you typing in yours.

I have been in a similar spot before.

I decided to add an elixir to phalanx defense, and use the two other spots for offense elixirs.

That's a good question, boy :)

I'm too tired to answer, but I would suggest you stop using lvl 9 elixirs, that's the worst : little better than lvl 8 and basically impossible for us to get back^^

Stay at lvl 8 elixirs for a looooong time !

in my humble opinion as they say it is better to go on level 8 ... but if you already gave the step to level 9 I think this is the best agreement

+spain+

en mi humilde opinion como dicen es mejor pasarse en nivel 8 ...pero si ya diste el paso a nivel 9 creo que esta es la mejor convinacion