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A Guide to Early Aggression in Tower Rush

Why We Rush

By attacking before the enemy is ready, you capitalize on their greed and lack of defense. A successful rush requires absolute commitment and perfect execution timings. Many players panic when they see an army in their base at the three-minute mark. Once your initial army is wiped out, your poor economy will ensure you lose the long game. By mastering these aggressive techniques, you will climb the ranks with lightning-fast victories.

Perfecting the Build Order

You must practice your opening sequence until you can do it blindfolded. Stop building resource gatherers the moment you have just enough income to sustain unit production. In many cases, players will build 'proxy' structures hidden right outside the enemy's vision. Hitting the enemy with four units at minute two is often better than ten units at minute four. The constant stream of reinforcements will eventually overwhelm any early defensive line.

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• Use your first few combat units to patrol the perimeter of your base and kill enemy scouts.
  
• Killing gatherers cripples their ability to build defenses or train a counter-army.
  
• If they managed to finish a cannon, attacking it directly with cheap infantry is suicidal.
  
• Build your forward barracks behind trees, in deep valleys, or in the corners of the map.
  
• It is very difficult to recover from a failed all-in against a competent opponent.
  

Variations of the Rush

It is mechanically simple but highly effective against greedy, economy-focused players. This requires a highly optimized build order to secure the necessary gas or advanced resources. The infamous 'Tower Rush' involves sending workers to the enemy base to build offensive structures. Finally, the 'Hero Harass' uses a highly mobile champion to inflict early economic damage.

Even if you prefer macro games, understanding the rush helps you defend against it. You will face players who complain about these aggressive strategies being 'cheap'. Watching the replay from their perspective is highly entertaining and educational. Remember to mix up your strategies so you do not become predictable in tournament play. Good luck, and may your swarms always catch the enemy completely off guard.