Progression advice: M5 first, then S5, then G5? (Catapults T3)

Hi everyone,

I’m currently at G4, S4 and M4, and I’m trying to decide the most efficient progression path. I should also add that my catapults are currently Tier 3.

Would it be beneficial to fully develop M5 first, then move on to S5, and finally G5?

The idea is to improve PvE efficiency and overall growth before committing to G5, which I know is much more resource-intensive.

Is it better to upgrade catapults first or focus on troop tiers?

Did focusing on M5 help with PvE, events, or crypt farming?

Any drawbacks to delaying G5?

Thanks in advance for any advice :)