Clash of Clans
Players use healers and careful deployment to force the Archer Queen into high-value pathing routes that dismantle bases more efficiently than designers likely first expected.
Small building placements can manipulate wall breaker targeting and pathing in ways that open or preserve critical compartments. Attackers and defenders both exploit this behavior.
Attackers historically pulled defending Clan Castle troops to corners for easy cleanup or reset behavior, neutralizing a major part of base defense.
Modern attackers can intentionally trigger dangerous defenses or spell towers with low-value troops to create safer windows for the main push.
Players optimize loot and shield states by choosing when to expose collectors, surrender, or take small attacks, effectively gaming the economy and protection system.