How long does it take to plan a Shadow War?

With DI Planner, you can plan a complete Shadow War in under 5 minutes. Upload your roster CSV, select a strategy (Balanced Power, Stacked Advantage, or David vs Goliath), and the tool auto-assigns all 100 players across 12 tier-based matches instantly. Manual adjustments and Discord export add just 1-2 minutes, making the entire workflow 5-7 minutes compared to hours of manual spreadsheet planning.

What is the best Shadow War strategy?

The best strategy depends on your clan's competitive edge. Use Balanced Power if your top 24 players are stronger than opponents—spread evenly across 3 EXALTED matches for an instant win. Use Stacked Advantage when evenly matched to concentrate power in 2 EXALTED matches and force opponents to spread thin. Use David vs Goliath when you have high participation but weaker individual players—overwhelm 7 lower-tier matches while dodging their strongest 16 players.

How many players do I need for Shadow War?

Shadow War has 12 matches with 8 players each, totaling 96 slots. However, recommended minimums vary by strategy. Balanced Power works best with 40-60 players focusing on quality. Stacked Advantage needs 70-80 players for depth across tiers. David vs Goliath requires 80-96 players to maximize participation advantage. DI Planner helps you choose the right strategy based on your available roster size.

Can I export Shadow War plans to Discord?

Yes! DI Planner offers one-click Discord export via webhooks with formatted embeds showing all tier assignments (EXALTED, EMINENT, FAMED, PROUD), player names, resonance totals, and confirmation statuses. You can also download plans as high-quality PNG images with light or dark theme options. Discord exports include tier formatting and color-coded confirmation indicators for seamless clan coordination.

What's the difference between Balanced Power, Stacked Advantage, and David vs Goliath?

These are three proven Shadow War strategies with different win conditions. Balanced Power spreads your top 24 players evenly across 3 EXALTED matches to win 24 points instantly—best when you have superior individual strength. Stacked Advantage concentrates power into 2 EXALTED and 2 EMINENT matches (24 points) while abandoning one EXALTED—ideal for evenly matched clans. David vs Goliath dodges 16+ of their strongest players and overwhelms 7 lower-tier matches for 25 points—perfect when you have high participation but weaker rosters.

How does auto-assignment work for Shadow War?

Auto-assignment uses mathematically-proven strategies to distribute players across 12 tier-based matches. Select your strategy (Balanced, Stacked, or Goliath), and DI Planner instantly assigns all players based on resonance, class balance, and tier priorities. The tool considers player availability, prevents over-assignment (max 8 per match), and optimizes for win probability. You can manually adjust assignments after auto-assignment or lock specific players to prevent changes during re-optimization.

Can I manually adjust Shadow War assignments?

Absolutely! Auto-assignment provides a strong starting point, but you have full manual control. On desktop, drag and drop players between matches or back to the unassigned pool. On mobile, use click-based assignment flows with match and player pickers. You can also lock critical assignments to prevent accidental changes while continuing to optimize other positions. All changes sync in real-time via Convex, so your entire leadership team sees updates instantly.

Does Shadow War planning work on mobile?

Yes! DI Planner is fully mobile-responsive with touch-optimized interfaces. Mobile users get click-based assignment flows with bottom sheet dialogs instead of drag-and-drop. Tab navigation lets you switch between the Players list and War Grid views. All features work on mobile including roster uploads, strategy selection, manual assignments, confirmation tracking, and Discord export. The interface adapts to your screen size while maintaining full functionality.

Shadow War Planning

Stop Wasting Hours on Shadow War Planning

Two Shadow Wars per week. 100 players. 12 tier-based matches. Either you spend 8 hours manually planning in spreadsheets, or you make lazy random assignments and lose. There's a better way.

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The Shadow War Planning Problem

Every clan leader knows the drill. Shadow War notifications drop twice a week, and the scramble begins.

Hours Wasted Every Week

Two Shadow Wars per week means 4-8 hours of manual planning. Spreadsheets, Discord messages, constant updates—it never ends.

100 Players, 12 Matches

Coordinating 100 clan members across 12 tier-based matches (EXALTED, EMINENT, FAMED, PROUD) is a logistical nightmare without automation.

Random = Losing

Lazy plans with random assignments waste your strongest players and hand victories to organized opponents who actually have a strategy.

The Twice-Weekly Grind

Shadow Wars happen every 3-4 days. That's 2 wars per week, 8-10 per month, over 100 per year. If each war takes 4 hours to plan manually, you're spending 400+ hours per year on war planning. That's 10 full work weeks. DI Planner gives you that time back.

Simple Process

From Roster to Victory in 4 Steps

Get organized, bring down your competitors, and reclaim your time—all in under 5 minutes.

Upload Your Roster

Drag and drop your clan roster CSV from Diablo Immortal. Instantly see class distribution, resonance breakdown, and member count.

Create Shadow War Plan

Click 'New Plan' → Select 'Shadow War' → Choose your roster. You're seconds away from organized chaos.

Apply Battle Strategy

Select Balanced Power, Stacked Advantage, or David vs Goliath. DI Planner auto-assigns players based on proven tactical math.

Export & Dominate

Share to Discord or download as PNG. Your clan knows exactly where to fight. Your opponents don't. You win.

Battle Intelligence

3 Proven Shadow War Strategies

Stop randomly assigning players. Learn when and why to use each strategy to dominate 12-match Shadow Wars. DI Planner teaches you the tactical math behind winning.

40-60 players

⚖️ Balanced Power

Win: Win 3 EXALTED = 24 points

Your top 24 players are stronger than theirs. Spread power evenly across all three 8-point EXALTED matches for an instant victory.

When to Use

Your roster is individually stronger

70-80 players

🎯 Stacked Advantage

Win: Win 2 EXALTED + 2 EMINENT = 24 points

Abandon one EXALTED match entirely. Concentrate your top 16 into two unbeatable walls, rendering 8+ of their strongest players completely useless while crushing them in EMINENT.

When to Use

Evenly matched—force them to spread thin

80-96 players

🪨 David vs Goliath

Win: Win 1+2+6 matches = 25 points

Dodge 16+ of their best players by abandoning 2 EXALTED matches. Overwhelm 7 lower-tier matches with superior participation while their strength sits idle in empty battlefields.

When to Use

You're weaker but have way more active players

Strategic Education Included

Each strategy includes an interactive guide explaining the tactical math, counter-strategies, and decision trees. Learn why Balanced Power beats Stacked Advantage, or when David vs Goliath crushes both. DI Planner doesn't just assign players—it teaches you how to win.

Everything You Need for Shadow Wars

From roster uploads to Discord exports, DI Planner handles the entire Shadow War planning workflow.

5-Minute Planning

Upload your roster CSV, select a strategy, and generate battle-ready assignments in under 5 minutes. No more spreadsheet hell.

Proven Strategies

Choose from 3 mathematically-sound strategies with interactive guides teaching you when and why each tactic works.

Discord Export

Share formatted battle plans instantly via Discord webhooks or download high-quality PNG images with team assignments.

Confirmation Tracking

Track player attendance with 4 status levels (Confirmed, Maybe, Can't Make It) that appear in all exports.

Get Your Clan Organized. Bring Down Your Competitors.

Stop losing Shadow Wars to clans with better organization. Join top Diablo Immortal clan communities who plan in minutes and dominate with proven strategies.

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Starting at $5/month for individuals • $10/month for leadership teams

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Shadow War planning with DI Planner

Simple Pricing

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Whether you're a solo strategist or leading a clan, we've got you covered. Start planning wars smarter, not harder.

Personal

For individual war planners

$5/month

Perfect for solo clan leaders and strategists

Unlimited personal rosters
All war plan types (Shadow War, VOB, Immortal ROE)
Auto-assignment strategies
Discord export integration
Image export for sharing
Mobile-optimized interface

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Organization

For clan leadership teams

$10/month

One subscription covers your entire leadership team

Everything in Personal, plus:
Shared clan rosters & war plans
Leadership team collaboration
Shared Discord webhooks
Free access for all leadership members
Centralized war council management

Empower Your War Council

Why clan leaders choose Organization plans for their officers

Shared Command Center

Your entire leadership team accesses the same rosters, war plans, and Discord webhooks. Coordinate strategy seamlessly.

Free Officer Access

Once you subscribe, all your officers get full access at no extra cost. One subscription empowers your entire war council.

Leadership Control

Clan leaders manage invites, permissions, and billing. Your officers collaborate seamlessly without subscription overhead.