However, beneath the surface of this apparent chaos lies a rigid, highly predictable set of rules governing Artificial Intelligence.
If you cannot reliably predict which target an enemy unit will choose to attack, you are relying entirely on luck.
Every single unit in the game possesses a hidden 'sight range' value, usually measured in invisible tiles.
Understanding exactly how many tiles a unit can 'see' allows you to place distractions at the absolute maximum possible distance.
Large tanks have massive hitboxes, meaning melee defenders can attack them from slightly further away than smaller troops.
For example, if an enemy Miner is locked onto your tower, you can deploy a large tank directly on top of him.
| Targeting Mechanic | How to Exploit It |
|---|---|
| Distance Rule | Place a cheap skeleton exactly one tile closer to the enemy than your fragile ranged attacker |
| Retargeting | The tower will rescan and target the swarm |
Have a clanmate repeatedly send the same tank down the lane while you try to pull it to the center using different tiles.
You will no longer panic when a massive push approaches; you will simply calculate the optimal placement and watch the AI dance to your tune.
