# Task. Reduce a troops attk to zero **URL:** \ **Category:** Gameplay Chat (PlayStation/Xbox)\ **Created:** [July 30, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068 "2017-07-30T13:49:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EmsDad15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/emsdad15/32/31654_2.png) [@EmsDad15](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/EmsDad15)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/1 "2017-07-30T13:49:50Z")
I’m confused over the fact that I reduced the troops. Yes troops. All four of em. But it didn’t give me the reward. Is it because I was using COCKATRICE and his reduction spell is only temp? I feel like if it’s been reduced to ZERO. I’ve done my job. I mean if I absolutely have to use WH or OB then that’s fine too. But it has to be another way to direct that task. Also I realize I was being lazy and didn’t even right bumper it as to see all those details. Just a thought. It should apply to any troop that reduces skull points. If the task was done it was done. I’m done done with it. But…I’m not. I have to go get my DAWG now and sic him on someone. Cause you know I’d never use OB. ---
**Author:** ![Nephilim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/nephilim/32/29092_2.png) [@Nephilim](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nephilim)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/2 "2017-07-30T14:34:44Z")
Just use warhound? ---
**Author:** ![Rickygervais](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@Rickygervais](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rickygervais)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/3 "2017-07-30T14:36:32Z")
Or plague or elemaugrim ---
**Author:** ![Strat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Strat](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Strat)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/4 "2017-07-30T15:10:03Z")
Just put Warhound on any team, and assuming you’ve upgraded him _ONE_ cast will finish the Task. ---
**Author:** ![Stan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/stan/32/29888_2.png) [@Stan](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Stan)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/5 "2017-07-30T15:30:25Z")
Use warhound on an explore or challenge. Cast once on normal difficulty and you’re done. You can even retreat at that point. You don’t have to finish the fight. ---
**Author:** ![EmsDad15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/emsdad15/32/31654_2.png) [@EmsDad15](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/EmsDad15)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/6 "2017-07-30T16:36:00Z")
I agree with all comments. But my question is still not answered. It’s because it’s a temporary spell right. It has to be WH or any of the others. Cause that is permanent. I was just griping I guess cause I had to go attempt the task again. And the first order of the day for me is to finish all tasks. Love the feedback tho. I guess the question was kinda rhetorical. ---
**Author:** ![Shiratori](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Shiratori](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Shiratori)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/7 "2017-07-30T16:37:04Z")
It has to be a permanent reduction. The task even gives you 2 troops as an example on what to use (Owlbear and Warhound). ---
**Author:** ![EmsDad15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.gemsofwar.com/emsdad15/32/31654_2.png) [@EmsDad15](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/EmsDad15)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2017, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/task-reduce-a-troops-attk-to-zero/28068/8 "2017-07-30T16:40:26Z")
Yep. I even brought that up in the OP. I just wish it worked both ways. I’m bias to that Cockatrice. I’m from the south! But in no way do I condone animal fighting. Except here on awesome GOW. I find them to be beautiful creatures .