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.
If your support units perfectly counter the opponent's specific defensive strategy, your tank will march directly to the Princess tower unhindered.
AoE Support Units
You place these units a few tiles directly behind your tank; as the enemy deploys swarms to kill the tank, your splash unit instantly incinerates them.
Once the tank falls, the splash unit is immediately targeted by the Princess tower and dies quickly; they absolutely rely on the meat shield to survive.
- A single heavy spell (like Rocket) will kill the support and severely damage the tank.
- If they use a single-target killer, a splash unit won't help.
- It flies, meaning ground-targeting defenders cannot hit it, ensuring it survives longer behind the tank.
Melting the Defenders
If the current meta is dominated by heavy defensive buildings (like the Bomb Tower) or mini-tanks (like the Knight), splash damage support is insufficient.
The Night Witch is historically the most infamous support unit for heavy tanks because she continuously spawns flying bats while dealing heavy melee damage.
| Tank Choice | Best Support Synergy |
|---|---|
| Lava Hound | Balloon (for massive instant damage) or Flying Machine (for safe, ranged sniping from across the river) |
| Ground Behemoth | Night Witch (for bat swarms and melee DPS) and Lightning Spell (to destroy enemy Inferno Towers) |
The Art of the Spell Support
Finally, never underestimate the power of pure spells acting as your primary support for a tank.
Protect your damage dealers, let your tank absorb the pain, and watch the enemy towers fall.
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