The true power of a tank lies in its ability to act as a meat shield for the incredibly dangerous, fragile 'support' units walking behind it.

This guide analyzes the different categories of support troops and how to build an unstoppable, synergistic deathball.

The Splash Damage Sweepers

These units are designed specifically to solve the tank's biggest weakness: massive swarms of cheap, low-health defenders (like the Skeleton Army or Minion Horde).

However, splash units usually have lower single-target Damage Per Second (DPS) and are incredibly vulnerable if the tank dies.

• If you use an Executioner, strongly consider adding the Tornado spell to your deck.
• Beware of the 'Valkyrie drop'.
• Always protect your support units.

High DPS Backline

You need high-DPS, single-target snipers like the Musketeer, Flying Machine, or Night Witch to rapidly melt through thick defensive lines.

These high-DPS units require even more careful spacing than splash units, as they are usually incredibly fragile and die to medium spells like the Fireball.

The Art of the Spell Support

A heavy tank paired perfectly with a predictive Log and a Lightning spell can often break through a defense without needing any backup troops.

Building the perfect Beatdown push is like conducting an orchestra; every unit must play its part at the exact right time.