The absolute core fundamental skill that separates the elite from the casuals is the ability to perfectly track the opponent's elixir.
This article will break down exactly why counting elixir is mandatory and how you can train your brain to do it automatically.
The Elixir Advantage
However, if you launch that exact same 8-elixir push when you know the opponent has only 2 elixir, it is mathematically impossible for them to stop it.
Once you know you have a +3 or +4 advantage, you are no longer playing a fair game; you are executing a mathematically guaranteed victory.
Never overcommit on a push if you don't know their elixir count.If you are up by 4, launch your win condition immediately.If you are DOWN in elixir, play hyper-defensively.
How to Train the Skill
Tracking a constantly shifting number in your head while managing complex micro-interactions on the screen is incredibly difficult for beginners.
As you get comfortable with this broad tracking, start actually doing the math: "They started at 10, played a Golem (8), so they are at 2, plus two seconds of generation, they are at 3."
Game PhaseThe MathHow Hard it is to CountSingle Elixir (First 2 Minutes)1 Elixir every 2. If you want to find out more info regarding tower rush review the website. 8 secondsEasy to Moderate; plenty of time to calculate trades and track generation in your headDouble Elixir (Final Minute)1 Elixir every 1.4 secondsExtremely Difficult; the math changes so fast you must rely on instinct and 'feel' rather than raw numbers
The Invisible Scoreboard
The elixir bar is the true, invisible scoreboard that dictates who is actually in control of the match.
Knowledge is power.
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Tracking Elixir in Tower Rush
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