The Most Innovative Mechanics Introduced To Tower Rush Recently

In recent years, the tower rush genre has seen an explosion of creativity, fundamentally altering how matches are played.


This article highlights the most groundbreaking mechanics recently added to the genre and how they have revolutionized the competitive meta.

Controllable Units

For years, every unit in the game was a 'fire and forget' missile; once deployed, the AI took complete control.


A perfectly timed Champion ability can dodge a lethal spell or instantly clear a massive defensive swarm.

Plan ahead.Bait out the opponent's counter before triggering the ability.Only one Champion can be on the board at a time.
Evolutions and Card Upgrades

These Evolved units often possess vastly superior stats, unique attacks, or the ability to survive spells that would normally kill them instantly.


You must know exactly when the opponent is holding an Evolved unit, as treating it like the standard version will result in a lost tower.

Game UpdateExecutionCard EvolutionsPlay a specific card X number of times to unlock a supercharged version for the next deploymentBase ModifiersPlayers can now swap the default Princess on the tower with different characters that shoot faster, slower, or deal splash damage
The Future of Mechanics

The game you played three years ago is not the same game you are playing today.


The players who adapt the fastest are the ones who conquer the leaderboards.