Most bases have xbows tucked in nicely with IT's, while AT's are on the outside first to get taken down. AT's have higher DPS though (maxed vs maxed)
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Most bases have xbows tucked in nicely with IT's, while AT's are on the outside first to get taken down. AT's have higher DPS though (maxed vs maxed)
xbows range (ground 14 tiles which is huge), their firing speed, and they have a massive amount of health
Their range means they can reach from the core, and their huge hp is helpful in the core.
Bows damage sucks, but at least it's a lot of hp for pekkas to bash through while max teslas melt them.
Because of it's range
As mentioned above apart from their DPS and HP, the X-Bows other strength is it's range. The maximum advantage of this range would be wasted if it weren't near the core of a base.
Having Archer Towers on the outer edge also means that the opponent has to really work for outer building damage, this helps in war when every building counts.
There is only a difference of 1 between bow and AT if bow is up, which 99.9% are.
I agree firing speed is like 3x faster, but there are also 2x as many AT's
The most important reason imo is their hitpoints. The act as a really good buffer in the core along with the CC.Quote:
Originally Posted by DirtyTrickster
Valid point.Quote:
Originally Posted by sj74
I think I'm going to try to expand my core, replace all xbows with 2 AT's each and see if it changes the number of 2 or stars against me.
Why let people get free xbows for their xbow exterminator challenge? Make them earn those kills!
AT's also provide a cover support for cannons, so if no AT's are near the outer area, it gets demolished easily, and then you have this mass of buildings in the middle which makes it easy for troops to break through.