Smash Fest! Cannon Aiming and Structure Demolition Guide

To clear levels efficiently in Smash Fest!, target the structural base and load-bearing joints of a target build rather than chipping away at outer walls. Aiming your cannon at core pillars allows gravity to bring down heavy upper tiers, generating falling debris that clears surrounding components while conserving limited ammunition.

Identifying and Targeting Structural Weak Points

Ignore aesthetic outer blocks and scan the build for load-bearing elements before firing.

Locate the core anchor: Identify the bottom-most block or support pillar supporting the heaviest upper tiers.
Watch for structural indicators: Observe subtle movement in the structure's animation frames to spot weak connections.
Target central joints: Direct your initial shot into the base of central towers to initiate a cascading collapse across the entire stage.

Focusing on these critical points forces the physics engine to do the work. Single structural breaks trigger falling debris that acts as secondary projectiles against surrounding obstacles.

Adjusting Launch Angles and Impact Power

Managing kinetic energy requires balancing launch angles with shot intensity based on the structural material you face.

Target Structure Type	Recommended Angle & Technique	Goal
Horizontal Platforms	Strike at a 45-degree angle	Slide support beams out from under heavy upper weight.
Reinforced Core Gaps	Fire directly into interior voids	Penetrate deep into the structure to apply force from the inside out.
Thin Outer Walls	Reduce launch intensity	Prevent over-penetration so the projectile transfers full kinetic energy inside the target.
Lightweight Builds	Apply a two-shot strike sequence	Use the first shot to tilt the target, then hit the exposed underside to complete the collapse.

If high-velocity shots pass through thin structures without toppling them, lower your shot power slightly. Keeping the projectile within the target's collision area transfers maximum force.

Maximizing Chain Reactions to Conserve Ammunition

Higher scores rely on using as few shots as possible per level. Follow this action sequence when demolishing complex builds:

Clear peripheral fall zones: Destroy outlying supports first if you need to steer falling upper tiers toward side targets.
Break the main anchor: Fire into the central base support once the fall path is established.
Wait for full collapse: Allow all falling debris to settle completely before launching a follow-up shot. Delayed physics interactions often clear remaining targets for free.