9 Kings Multiplayer Guide: Demolisher Strategy and Counters

To use a Demolisher-heavy army in 9 Kings multiplayer matches, field mass Demolishers behind a frontline screen of cheap fodder units. Demolishers deal massive explosive area-of-effect (AoE) damage to clear tight enemy formations, but their slow movement and long attack wind-up leave them vulnerable to fast units and long-range snipers.

Building and Scaling a Demolisher Fleet

Reaching high Demolisher counts requires strict economy and production management during early-game setup:

• Secure Resources Early: Focus on gold mines and resource nodes first to support high recruitment costs and unit upkeep.
• Reduce Production Bottlenecks: Use secondary buildings to lower training times, keeping unit output steady as your population cap increases.
• Maintain a Frontline Buffer: Place inexpensive melee units in front of your artillery. This fodder layer absorbs initial aggression and prevents enemies from rushing directly into your Demolishers.

Positioning for Maximum Area Damage

Demolishers rely on overlapping fire to clear enemy waves efficiently:

1. Target Map Choke Points: Position artillery to fire across forced pathways where enemy units must group together, ensuring maximum radius damage per blast.
2. Cluster for Hero Buffs: Keep your main Demolisher group tight to maximize hero ability coverage and concentrated firepower.
3. Adjust Against Crowd Control: If enemy abilities consistently push back or slow your artillery, widen unit spacing slightly so a single control spell cannot disable your entire line.

Threat Mitigation and Pivoting Options

Adapt your formation and composition based on the specific threats deployed by rival kings:

If opponents successfully counter your artillery composition by transitioning to air units or high-speed cavalry, stop building Demolishers and shift investments toward anti-air units or defensive structures to stabilize your territory.