1 Defeating Fast Decks in Tower Rush

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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.
Slowing the Pace: The Defensive Anchor
The primary win condition of any Cycle deck is out-pacing your specific defensive counter.

They are forced to spend their cheap cycle spells (like Fireball or Log) specifically to destroy your building, severely hindering their ability to cycle quickly.
Never over-defend a fast push.Protect your defensive building.Always pull their fast units to the center of the map. 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.

You can now afford to drop your massive 8-elixir tank in the back and still have plenty of elixir to defend their desperate Bridge Spam attempts on the opposite lane.
Enemy StrategyThe 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. In the event you cherished this article and also you desire to receive more information regarding tower rush generously visit our webpage. 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.

Be the anchor, weather the storm, and crush them in overtime.