Core mode strategy

Attack vs defend

The same four units need different spacing, tempo, and priorities on each side.

7 minute readUpdated September 29, 2026Independent fan analysis
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Attack vs Defend

The same four units need different spacing, tempo, and priorities on each side. Use the formation rules below as a repeatable test, then confirm current unit details in the live game.

On this pageWhat changes between sidesAttack planDefend planMistakes that lose both sidesSources
Army capturing a hilltop objective at sunset
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What changes between sides

The official game description centers on choosing Attack or Defend, recruiting troops, capturing points, and issuing formation orders. Attack rewards controlled forward movement; Defend rewards time, protected firing lanes, and forcing the enemy through bad approaches. A tier label does not remove this difference: a strong unit used at the wrong tempo can still lose value.

Attack plan

On Attack, move the durable element first, let ranged damage establish pressure, and commit mobility only after the defender reveals its response. The objective is not to make every unit arrive simultaneously. It is to create a safe first contact, preserve damage behind it, and use the final slot to punish a rotation or exposed flank.

Defend plan

On Defend, begin with the capture point and work backward. Place the frontline where it delays rather than chases, keep ranged units far enough back to continue firing, and hold mobility as a response. If every unit runs forward, the point becomes open and your formation loses the time advantage that Defend provides.

Mistakes that lose both sides

  • Sending mobile units alone before the frontline is engaged.
  • Allowing ranged units to stand in the same path as the tank.
  • Chasing one surviving unit away from the objective.
  • Changing several orders at once, making the failure impossible to diagnose.

Use the army builder to check role balance before testing these plans.

Sources and verification

Last reviewed September 29, 2026Live game screens and official announcements outrank third-party tables. Tactical recommendations are editorial analysis, not hidden game data.