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Plan your next Here Comes The Swarm session
Our independent guide breaks down Here Comes The Swarm into five core pillars—settlement management, defenses, deity blessings, arcane upgrades, and expedition tactics. By examining each area, you can build a resilient base and adaptable army that withstands the hive’s relentless pressure.
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Balancing Resources
Track daily resource intake versus consumption. Adjust gathering priorities to ensure a food surplus before expanding military production, preventing morale loss during early waves.
- Focus early on food production to avoid morale drops.
- Reserve some resources for storage upgrades to prevent waste.
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Optimizing Defenses
Compare wall thickness upgrades with tower placement efficiency. Test different configurations to see which combination holds back larger enemy groups with fewer resources.
- Upgrade wall strength before the first major wave.
- Mix unit types to handle varied enemy behaviors.
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Choosing Deities
Evaluate each deity’s bonuses against your current needs. If you lack combat power, favor a deity that boosts unit attack; for a fragile base, pick one enhancing defenses.
- Match deity bonuses with your current strategic needs.
- Consider the deity’s strengths when planning early upgrades.
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Arcanum Node Selection
Map out available nodes and their effects. Prioritize nodes that synergize with your deity and defensive setup, creating a cohesive strategy rather than isolated upgrades.
- Collect essences consistently to keep Arcanum upgrades flowing.
- Focus on nodes that complement your deity’s bonuses.
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Expedition Map Tactics
Before entering an expedition, review known blessings and enemy types. Use the pause feature to allocate troops strategically, ensuring you can adapt to unexpected encounters.
- Use pauses to reassess enemy composition before committing troops.
- Explore the expedition map after stabilizing your base for fresh challenges.
