Jungle Wars: Best targets for newer players

A promising newer player asked me today for some advice on targeting foes. He is at the 1000 level, but this advice is good for anyone:

Regarding #2: a dead clan has no clan troops in the HQ building. A dead clan member will not retaliate either because that player has quit long ago.

Healthy signs that there will be no revenge: gravestones, rocks, trees, pottery.

Keep clicking NEXT until you get a near match to these criteria.