1 Splash vs Single-Target Defenses in Tower Rush

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The primary choice boils down to a fundamental dichotomy: do you need area-of-effect splash damage, or massive single-target elimination?

If you bring a single-target tower to a match against a swarm-heavy bait deck, you will be utterly annihilated.
High DPS Defenses
The Inferno Tower is the ultimate example, possessing a damage beam that ramps up exponentially the longer it stays locked on a single target.

However, their massive, glaring weakness is their extreme vulnerability to cheap, multi-unit swarm cards.
Have a zap or log ready to clear swarms instantly.Maximize the walking distance.You must bait out their stun first. The Splash Damage Swarm Sweepers
A Bomb Tower placed in the center of the arena can single-handedly stop a massive, ten-elixir swarm push while taking minimal damage.

Therefore, if you choose a splash damage building, you must ensure you have a high-DPS troop (like a Mini P.E.K. If you have any concerns with regards to exactly where and how to use tower rush, you can get hold of us at our own web-site. K.A) in your deck to handle the heavy lifting.
Building StyleOptimal Use CaseWorst AgainstTank KillerGolem, Giant, Lava Hound, Mega KnightSkeleton Army, Minion Horde, Goblin GangSwarm SweeperMassive ground swarms, bridge spam, bait decksLacks the raw damage to stop a massive push The Hybrid Approach and Deck Synergy
If you already run three area-of-effect spells, you probably do not need a splash damage building; take a single-target killer instead.

Do not be afraid to switch your defensive building if you notice a sudden shift in the daily ladder meta.