At its absolute most basic, foundational level, every single competitive arena battler relies on a very simple childhood game.
Learning exactly how these three categories interact is the first step toward building a viable deck and predicting enemy movements.
Swarm, Splash, Single-Target
For example, a massively expensive P.E.K.K.A (Single-Target) will absolutely destroy a Wizard (Splash) in a one-on-one fight.
Every time you place a card on the battlefield, you must ask yourself: "Which part of the triangle am I playing, and what does the opponent have to counter it?"
A deck with only swarms will be destroyed by a single splash unit.Reaction time matters.A well-timed Zap can save your Single-Target unit from a Swarm.
Advanced Baiting and Archetypes
If your opponent only has one 'Scissors' (Splash spell) in their deck, and you bring three 'Papers' (Swarms), they literally cannot stop you.
You send your first swarm to force them to use their spell; the second they do, you unleash your primary swarm attack safely.
Troop TypeThe TargetWeaknessesThe HordeHigh DPS single-target tanks, Princes, P.E.K.K.AsWizards, Valkyries, Bomb Towers, The LogThe SweepersSkeleton Armies, Minion Hordes, Goblin GangsHigh health single-target units, Mini P.E.K. If you have any issues relating to where and how to utilize tower rush, you are able to e-mail us with our own internet site. K.As, Heavy Spells
Why the Meta Changes
If Splash units become too strong, nobody will play Swarms, and Single-Target units will dominate the ladder.
Master the triangle, and the trophies will follow naturally.
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The Rock-Paper-Scissors Strategy in Tower Rush
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