Clash of Critters Horde Invasion Guide

To clear waves in the Clash of Critters Horde Invasion mode, pair Area-of-Effect (AoE) and Crowd Control (CC) Critters with high-angle pinball launches that sweep across dense enemy clusters. Success in this mode relies on maintaining a consistent clear rate so incoming mobs do not pin your companions against your base.

Squad Composition for Wave Defense

Enemy waves in Horde Invasion arrive in large numbers, making single-target Critters ineffective for long-term survival. When selecting your companions, focus on abilities that impact multiple targets or slow enemy advances.

• AoE and Splash Damage: Select Critters whose attacks strike multiple targets per bounce or detonate on impact to clear enemy lanes quickly.
• Impact and Bounce Triggers: Choose companions with skills that trigger automatically after a set number of pinball rebounds or upon colliding with mobs.
• Elemental Variety: Mix elemental types across your active team so enemy resistance types in later waves do not hard-counter your primary damage output.

Leveling up your core Critters provides the stat scaling required to deal with late-wave health pools. Invest rewards earned from completed runs into your main AoE companions before attempting higher-difficulty runs.

Controlling Pinball Trajectories

The launch trajectory determines how many times your Critters interact with the horde during a single shot.

1. Aim for High Angles: Launch shots toward side walls and upper corners so the pinball bounces across the upper portion of the board, maximizing hits per shot.
2. Target Central Clusters: Direct central shots straight into dense crowds to clear middle lanes and prevent mobs from stacking up near your baseline.
3. Adjust Speed and Placement: If enemies crowd your defensive zone, lower your launch angle or adjust launch speed to hit specific high-threat mobs before they reach your front line.

Allowing enemies to stack near your base restricts your rebound paths, resulting in predictable, low-value bounces. Keep the lower portion of the board clear to maintain aiming flexibility.

Pacing Ability Cooldowns

Avoid activating major Critter skills at the start of a wave. Enemy pressure escalates as rounds progress, making late-wave timing crucial for survival.

• Low-Cooldown Skills: Use short-cooldown utility abilities early in a wave to trim initial enemy lines and build skill gauge.
• High-Impact Ultimates: Hold screen-clearing and freeze abilities for mid-wave spikes when the board becomes crowded or when high-threat enemies push close to your base.
• Stamina Usage: Treat early runs as practice entries to learn mob spawn locations and bounce angles before committing resources to high-score attempts.