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The Ultimate Guide to Log Bait in Tower Rush

Of all the established archetypes in the competitive arena, none relies so heavily on pure psychological warfare as the 'Log Bait' strategy.

If you bring a Goblin Gang, a Princess, and a Goblin Barrel, the opponent desperately needs a cheap spell (like The Log) to deal with all of them.

The Art of the Bait

The core gameplay loop of a Log Bait deck involves presenting the opponent with a threat they mathematically must respond to.

To master this deck, you must become hyper-aware of the opponent's hand, counting their cards to ensure you only throw the Barrel when it is perfectly safe.

• However, if you use it on defense, they will Log it, meaning you can instantly counter-attack with the Barrel.
• Always include an Inferno Tower or Bomb Tower.
• In double elixir, the bait cycle speeds up dramatically.

Mixing Up Placements

As you climb higher on the competitive ladder, opponents will become smarter; they will hold their Log specifically for your Goblin Barrel and refuse to use it on your Princess.

You must condition the opponent; throw three standard centered Barrels early in the game to establish a pattern, then use the Tricky Barrel in overtime to secure the win.

Winning Through Annoyance

Playing Log Bait effectively requires a slightly sadistic mindset; you are actively trying to make the opponent feel helpless.

The bait is set; wait for them to bite.