Counter-Push in Clash Royale mobile game
Do you want to enhance your way of counter-push in Clash Royale? A perfect counter-push can turn any match. It helps defend and at the same time, builds an attack that puts pressure on your opponent. In this article, we will talk about what a counter-push is, why it works, and give some information to master this technique.
What Is a Counter-Push?
A counter-push is the concept of using your leftover defense troops from the opponent's push to immediately counter-attack right after. It is resource-efficient since the value of your troops is at maximum, being able to both defend and attack, while minimizing the elixir cost of setting up a new attack.
Why Counter-Pushing Is Important
- Resource Efficiency: You already are investing the elixir to defend; using that same elixir to counter-attack lets your elixir go further.
- Element of Surprise: Often the opponent doesn't expect an immediate counter-attack and will still be scrambling to get a defense down.
- Constant Pressure: Counter-pushing keeps pressure on your opponent and can sometimes force them into a defensive cycle that hurts their momentum.
How to Effectively Counter-Push
Here's a breakdown of how to effectively apply counter-pushing in Clash Royale gameplay:
1. **Understand the Role of Your Troops and Survive the Initial Push
You want troops that will outlast the initial push so you can have a good counter-push. Cards like Knight, Mini P.E.K.K.A., Valkyrie, and Mega Minion are beefy, low-cost units that can take a lot of punishment. Continue to reinforce them with supporting defensive buildings like Cannon or Tesla for extra protection.
2. **Build Around Your Defensive Cards
The best counter-push strategies are built around a cohesive deck. Pairing tanky defenders with powerful backline attackers is one of the smart ways to do so. For example:
- Tank + Splash Damage: A Knight or Mini P.E.K.K.A. at the front should be used to absorb damage, while Baby Dragon or Electro Dragon can provide splash damage against swarms.
- Single-Target + Splash: Musketeer or Archer Queen, when combined with Fire Spirits, or Skeleton Dragons, can serve both air and ground quite well.
3. Gauge Your Opponent's Elixir
With counter-pushing, timing is everything. Sometimes your opponent invests a great deal of elixir into their push, and they will not be well-positioned to counter yours. Pay attention to their elixir usage to counter-attack them when low on resources.
4. Use Spells Wisely
Spells like Zap, Log, Fireball, and Arrows are very useful to make counter-pushes with. You use them to clear out weaker enemy troops that might distract your main counter-push units. For example, if your opponent uses Skeleton Army or Goblin Gang to kite your push, you can use a well-placed Zap or Log to clear these units and keep your push alive.
5. Add Support Behind Your Surviving Troops
Having defended, support your surviving troops with extra cards as soon as you have enough elixir. This means that if a Knight survives the defense, for example, you can support him with Minions or Baby Dragon for more damage. He will have a really strong and well-supported counter-push to take care of.
6. Don't Overcommit on Your Counter-Push
It can be super tempting to use all your elixir to support a counter-push, but it could open you up to whatever your opponent's next push might be. Make sure you're able to afford the elixir for whatever your opponent may throw at you after that. Remember, counter-pushing is about efficiency and pressure, not an actual attack.
7. Adapt to Your Opponent's Strategy
Every opponent and deck is different, and you will want to gear your counter-push to what your opponent is playing. If they have a lot of swarm units, make sure your counter-push contains some splash damage options like Baby Dragon or Wizard. If they have a lot of tanks, a Mini P.E.K.K.A. or Lumberjack may serve you better.
Best Decks for Counter-Pushing
Here are a few deck types known to perform counter-pushing well:
- Miner Control Deck: This normally contains Miner, Poison, and other units such as Mini P.E.K.K.A. and Electro Wizard, which make it rather easy to defend and counter-push effectively.
- Hog Cycle Deck: Containing cards like Hog Rider, Cannon, and Musketeer, this deck relies on fast defense and sending the Hog Rider to counter-push, especially in combination with the Ice Spirit.
- Golem Beatdown Deck: Although Golem has an expensive cost, with some support troops after a defense, he can provide a very formidable counter-push to be tough to stop.
Conclusion
Everything comes together when you master the art of counterpushing in Clash Royale: smart use of your defense troops, building up cohesive defensive cards, adapting to the opponent's deck. This extends a strong and rather teasing counterattack that keeps your opponent busy. Remember, timing and management of the elixir are the keys to turning a defense into a deadly counter-push.
Happy clashing, and may your counter-pushes bring you victory!