However, there is one spell that completely breaks the established rules of the game, manipulating the physical positioning of enemy troops rather than just their hitpoints: the Tornado.
In the hands of a Grandmaster, it is an absolute game-breaker, capable of completely neutralizing massive pushes and activating unparalleled defensive power.
The Ultimate Defensive Mechanic: King Tower Activation
The single most important use of the Tornado—and the primary reason it is included in competitive decks—is the 'King Tower Activation'.
Having the King's massive cannon firing alongside your Princess towers provides an overwhelming defensive advantage, completely ruining the opponent's ability to deal chip damage for the next three minutes.
- Tornado completely hard-counters the Miner.
- A 3-elixir Tornado pull is often a massive positive trade.
- Once the King is active, you can pull enemy units to the absolute center of the map, allowing all THREE of your towers to shoot them simultaneously.
The 'Nado' Combo
The most famous combination in the game's history is the 'Exenado'—pairing the Executioner with the Tornado.
If the opponent builds a massive, spread-out push consisting of a Giant, a Musketeer, and a swarm of Minions, they are attempting to avoid splash damage through proper spacing.
| Tornado Synergy | How it Works | Optimal Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Executioner / Bowler | Drags all units into a perfect straight line to maximize the linear splash damage of the projectile | Massive Beatdown pushes (Golem + Support troops) |
| Ice Wizard | Groups units together so the Ice Wizard's splash attack slows the movement and attack speed of the entire enemy army | Bridge Spam or fast swarm attacks |
Mastering the Geometry
A bad Tornado will actively lose you the game by pulling a massive P.E.K.K. Here's more info about tower rush check out the web-page. A directly onto your vulnerable tower.
Control the board, control the movement, control the game.