There is a distinct, panic-inducing feeling that occurs when you realize your opponent is playing a hyper-fast Cycle or Bridge Spam deck.

To defeat them, you must establish an impenetrable defensive rhythm and learn to absorb minor chip damage to build a massive counter-offensive.
Slowing the Pace: The Defensive Anchor
To break this relentless loop, you must utilize an 'anchor' defensive building, such as a Bomb Tower or a Tesla, placed perfectly in the center of the arena.

By keeping a building alive in the center, you fundamentally slow down the pace of the entire match, preventing them from spamming the bridge freely.
Stay calm.A perfectly placed Skeleton Army will instantly melt a charging Battle Ram before it hits the tower.They have no heavy defenses to stop a massive push. Surviving Until Overtime
Your sole objective during single elixir is simply survival; keep your towers above 50% health and do not allow them to build a massive lead.

You can now afford to drop your massive 8-elixir tank in the back and still have plenty of elixir to defend their desperate Bridge Spam attempts on the opposite lane.
Fast Deck ArchetypeThe TacticThe SolutionHog / Balloon Cycle (2.6 Cost)Out-rotates your defensive building, allowing the attacker a free, clear path to the towerUse Tornado to pull the attacker to your King Tower early; King Tower activation ruins their math entirelyBridge Spam (P. Here's more information regarding tower rush review our own web site. E.K.K.A / Ram)Punishes you the exact second you spend 5+ elixir in the back by rushing the opposite lanePlay hyper-defensively in the middle; never play expensive cards in the back during single elixir Patience is the Ultimate Weapon
Fast decks rely heavily on causing panic and capitalizing on the clumsy, expensive mistakes that follow.

Be the anchor, weather the storm, and crush them in overtime.