It will sometimes be necessary to ride out into battle, either to gain lands by conquest or to defend against would be attackers. The 'WAR' screen allows you to select the army you want to field and march to your target.

Be warned that choosing mercenary troop types to attack in war carries an extra price tag.

After choosing the target kingdom you want to wage war with, you must select the type of attack. There are several options that can range from conquest to other types of plunder and pillage. Each form will gain you a particular resource or advantage upon victory, so choose wisely.

After going to war you will get the outcome of the battle. Here you will learn how well your troops did against the enemy.

Every time you attack you lose fitness and your army becomes less effective. So you must be careful not to exhaust your army with repeated attacks.