In recent years, the tower rush genre has seen an explosion of creativity, fundamentally altering how matches are played.
This article highlights the most groundbreaking mechanics recently added to the genre and how they have revolutionized the competitive meta.
Controllable Units
For a small elixir cost, you can now force your Champion to dash, turn invisible, or summon a massive protective shield exactly when you need it.
A perfectly timed Champion ability can dodge a lethal spell or instantly clear a massive defensive swarm.
- Plan ahead.
- If you dash before they drop their swarm, you waste the skill.
- Only one Champion can be on the board at a time.
Mid-Match Transformations
These Evolved units often possess vastly superior stats, unique attacks, or the ability to survive spells that would normally kill them instantly.
It breathes incredible new life into older, forgotten cards, making them instantly relevant and terrifying again.
| Innovative Feature | The Rules |
|---|---|
| Card Evolutions | Play a specific card X number of times to unlock a supercharged version for the next deployment |
| Tower Troops | Players can now swap the default Princess on the tower with different characters that shoot faster, slower, or deal splash damage |
The Constant Push for Novelty
The game you played three years ago is not the same game you are playing today.
Innovation is the true king of the arena.
