Clash Mini is a tactical auto-battler where you place a small squad on a board, spend Elixir on your lineup and then watch the Minis handle the actual fight.

How to play

The important part happens before the round starts. Pick where your Hero and Minis stand, add new units or spend Elixir on upgrades, then lock the formation and see what happens. Once combat begins, the squad acts on its own, so frantic clicking will not save a bad setup. A tough Mini up front can buy time for ranged units behind it, while putting everyone in one obvious line can make your build painfully easy to read.

Clash Mini looks pretty simple for the first couple of rounds, then positioning starts doing most of the work. Upgrading the strongest Mini every time is tempting, but spreading Elixir around can be more useful when several units need to stay relevant. Lowkey, watching a carefully planned formation fall apart in five seconds is half the game.

Tips

• Check the whole board before spending Elixir
• Use upgrades when they improve the formation, not just because they are available
• Keep fragile ranged Minis away from the front