Because of the inherent server delay and the deployment time of units, playing purely 'reactively' means your defense will always be a fraction of a second too late.
Predictive gameplay looks like pure magic to a casual observer; it appears as though the player is reading the opponent's mind and dropping spells on empty tiles.
Exploiting Habits
Every single human player, regardless of their skill level, eventually falls into predictable, subconscious habits during a stressful match.
Once you identify this habit during the first two minutes of the match, you can exploit it ruthlessly in the final minute.
- They rely on muscle memory.
- Throw a 'naked' attack just to see their defensive response, then save that information for later.
- Be erratic on defense.
Tracking Elixir and Predicting Aggression
If you know they just reached 10 elixir, and you know their primary win condition is a Balloon, you should hover your anti-air defense immediately.
If they just over-committed 9 elixir on a failed push, you can predict that they will be completely unable to defend a sudden Bridge Spam attack in the opposite lane.
| The Gambit | How to Do It | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| The Predictive Spell (e. If you have any sort of questions concerning where and ways to use tower rush, you can call us at our web-page. g., Log, Fireball) | Casting a spell on an empty tile where you know the opponent's counter will be placed | Only in double elixir or when you are absolutely certain of their rotation; incredibly high risk |
| The Predictive Defense (e.g., Pre-planting) | Placing a defensive building early because you know they are about to attack | When they reach 10 elixir and their win condition is in hand; moderate risk |
Mind Over Mechanics
When you successfully pull off a massive, game-winning prediction, it is the most satisfying feeling in the entire game.
Start small; try predicting simple swarm placements with cheap spells before attempting predictive heavy spells.
