Deploy X-Bow when you can support it and still defend your Princess Tower. If your defensive building is out of cycle or you lack elixir to respond to the opponent’s counter, defend first and wait for a safer opening.
Check your defense before placing X-Bow
Before committing, check whether your defensive building is available in hand and whether you can afford to protect the X-Bow. The draft’s key caution is not to attack while your defensive building is out of cycle: without it, you may have fewer options against an incoming push.
Use central defensive-building placements to draw enemy troops away from your Princess Towers, as described in the draft. Keep enough elixir for low-cost support rather than spending everything on the X-Bow.
Watch for the opponent’s counter
Pay attention to which card your opponent uses to stop X-Bow. If they spend that card, you may have an opening to attack. If they are still holding it, avoid forcing a placement that you cannot support.
Cycle low-cost cards to reach X-Bow again, but don’t assume a faster cycle guarantees a connection. The draft does not specify a deck list or matchup conditions, so treat this as a general timing principle, not a guaranteed advantage.
If an X-Bow push looks unsafe, defend and wait. The next action is to rebuild your cycle and look for an opening when you can both pressure the opponent and protect your tower.
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I tried this today and it worked better than my old setup.
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