Steps in short:
- Step 1: planning : Plan before you raid, know everything there is to know about the town and have everything you need with you on a raid.
- Step 2: Setting up base and stopping defenders : Before you can begin with the raid you must create a safe environment for the attackers and stop defenders coming to help.
- Step 3: Destroying the town : After creating security and before actual pvping or entering the enemy town you must create a clear entrance for you and the ability to walk freely on deed wherever you want.
- Step 4: The fighting and looting : After taking away all safety from the defenders you can make your way into the town and begin killing the defenders and after that looting.
- Step 5: The Exit : This can be one of the most dangerous moments of a raid especially when things go bad, having a smart exit plan is very important. Defenders know this is your weakest moment.
After describing these steps in basic there will be some trends that might be interesting for any raider to make raiding more efficient.