The entire combat system is just a highly complex, beautifully animated game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

This guide will break down the combat triangle and show you how to exploit it to guarantee positive elixir trades.
The Core Mechanics
However, that same P.E.K.K.A will be killed instantly by a cheap Skeleton Army (Swarm) because it can only attack one tiny skeleton at a time.

Every time you place a card on the battlefield, you must ask yourself: "Which part of the triangle am I playing, and what does the opponent have to counter it?"
Balance is mandatory.Reaction time matters.Use spells to break the rules of the triangle. Advanced Baiting and Archetypes
Once you understand the basic Rock-Paper-Scissors rules, you can begin to actively subvert them using 'Bait' strategies.

You send your first swarm to force them to use their spell; the second they do, you unleash your primary swarm attack safely.
Troop TypeThe TargetThe CounterSwarmsHigh DPS single-target tanks, Princes, P.E.K.K. Here is more info regarding tower rush check out our own web site. AsWizards, Valkyries, Bomb Towers, The LogThe SweepersSkeleton Armies, Minion Hordes, Goblin GangsHigh health single-target units, Mini P.E.K.K.As, Heavy Spells Why the Meta Changes
The delicate ecosystem of the arena relies entirely on this three-way tension.

Master the triangle, and the trophies will follow naturally.