In the higher echelons of competitive play, matches are rarely decided by raw card levels or simple deck synergy.

Kiting refers to deploying a unit specifically to draw the attention (aggro) of enemy troops and lead them away from your towers.

Mastering the Middle

By placing a cheap distraction precisely in the center, you force the enemy to walk towards it, taking fire from both of your towers simultaneously.

To execute a center pull, you must wait until the enemy unit has fully crossed the bridge and established its path.

• The Ice Golem is the undisputed king of kiting.
• Know the aggro range of every card.
• Combine the pull with a slowing spell.

The Ultimate Distraction

You achieve this by placing a unit like an Ice Golem in the center, waiting for the enemy to follow, and then letting the Ice Golem walk into the opposite lane.

This technique can completely neutralize a ten-elixir push using only two elixir, creating the most massive positive trade possible in the game.

The Psychological Impact

Watching your massive, expensive army get completely dismantled by a two-cost unit is incredibly demoralizing.

Master the kite, and you will master the game.