There is a distinct, panic-inducing feeling that occurs when you realize your opponent is playing a hyper-fast Cycle or Bridge Spam deck.
Fast decks prey entirely on players who panic, over-defend, and leak elixir.
Breaking Their Momentum
The primary win condition of any Cycle deck is out-pacing your specific defensive counter.
By keeping a building alive in the center, you fundamentally slow down the pace of the entire match, preventing them from spamming the bridge freely.
If their Bandit is going to hit your tower once, let it hit.If they try to snipe your Cannon with a Magic Archer from the river, kill the Archer instantly.Maximize the walking distance so both Princess towers can shoot them.
The Double Elixir Deathball
You will take chip damage, you will be constantly reacting, and you will feel like you are losing the entire time.
Once your tank crosses the river supported by heavy splash units, their cheap 1-elixir skeletons and ice spirits will be utterly useless, and their defenses will shatter under the weight of the deathball.
The Speedy ThreatThe GoalYour Hard CounterHog / Balloon Cycle (2.6 Cost)Out-rotates your defensive building, allowing the attacker a free, clear path to the towerUse Tornado to pull the attacker to your King Tower early; King Tower activation ruins their math entirelyBridge Spam (P.E. If you loved this report and you would like to get much more details relating to tower rush kindly visit our own web-page. K.K.A / Ram)Punishes you the exact second you spend 5+ elixir in the back by rushing the opposite lanePlay hyper-defensively in the middle; never play expensive cards in the back during single elixir
The Calm Before the Storm
Fast decks rely heavily on causing panic and capitalizing on the clumsy, expensive mistakes that follow.
Speed is an illusion if it crashes into an unmovable object.
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Defeating Fast Decks in Tower Rush
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