If you send a heavy tank across the bridge entirely alone, it will be instantly surrounded and shredded by cheap defensive units for a massive negative elixir trade.

This guide analyzes the different categories of support troops and how to build an unstoppable, synergistic deathball.

The Splash Damage Sweepers

You place these units a few tiles directly behind your tank; as the enemy deploys swarms to kill the tank, your splash unit instantly incinerates them.

The Executioner, in particular, is a top-tier support unit because his axe pierces through enemies, hitting everything in a straight line.

• If you use an Executioner, strongly consider adding the Tornado spell to your deck.
• Beware of the 'Valkyrie drop'.
• They are the ones actually dealing the massive damage; the tank is just a distraction.

Melting the Defenders

You need high-DPS, single-target snipers like the Musketeer, Flying Machine, or Night Witch to rapidly melt through thick defensive lines.

These high-DPS units require even more careful spacing than splash units, as they are usually incredibly fragile and die to medium spells like the Fireball.

Magic as Support

Finally, never underestimate the power of pure spells acting as your primary support for a tank.

Building the perfect Beatdown push is like conducting an orchestra; every unit must play its part at the exact right time.