Bastion Isles beginner strategy guide

Bastion Isles is short and tight. Here is how to win your first matches.

1. Spend your starting gold

You start with 12 gold and gain 1 every 2 seconds. Recruit right away: a spearman (4g) and an archer (5g) is a safe opening.

2. Expect the first wave at 1:00

The foe sends its first group at one minute. Have at least four units near your keep. Your keep also shoots enemies in range.

3. Mix your army

The foe counts your units and builds the counter, so one type loses. Spearmen in front, archers behind, a few cavalry for flanking.

4. Win the trade, then push

Defend the first waves near your keep, where your tower helps. When the enemy has lost its units, go all in with a single group.

5. Use the time dial

Pause when the fight starts, queue orders, then resume. A paused decision costs nothing.