Establishing dominance in the early game puts immense psychological and economic pressure on your opponent.

While playing defensively is a valid tactic, knowing how to apply calculated early pressure is essential.

The Importance of Scouting

Your first few plays should be dedicated entirely to figuring out what kind of deck your opponent is running.

Once you have identified their archetype, you can begin forming a mental plan of exactly when and where to strike.

• Use skeletons or spirits to scout.
• Observe their defensive placements.
• Figure out if they are playing beatdown or bait.

Aggressive Bridge Placements

If they have a bad starting hand and lack the appropriate counter, you can take half a tower in seconds.

If your rush fails, you will find yourself at a massive resource deficit, facing an unstoppable counter-attack.

Transitioning to the Mid-Game

Once you have secured an early tower advantage, the most common mistake is becoming overly greedy.

Switch your mindset from aggressive acquisition to absolute, impenetrable defense.