In Wroth, troops have many opportunities to ATTACK. Attacks always deal DAMAGE, as do a number of other abilities (but other abilities that deal damage are not considered attacks unless specifically stated).

Whatever its source, damage is always measured in POINTS.

In general, attacking is always directed toward a specific region, and damage is dealt to a specific faction within that region. When this happens, the player dealing the damage may divide those points of damage any way they wish among any or all troops from the same faction.

Note that some elite troops may have abilities that affect how and where that damage may be applied. Also note that you cannot attack or damage your own faction (or freely discard your own troops).