Complete guide to game mechanics, strategies and tactics in Still Eyrie
🎯 Main Objective
Protect your towers from attacking enemy soldiers.
The last line of towers (bottom row) must not be destroyed.
Important: Defeat occurs when all towers on the last line are destroyed.
📖 Core Mechanics
1. Two Game Modes
The game alternates between two modes that create unique gameplay:
Preparation Mode (Match-3)
Create combinations to strengthen towers before battle.
Each session is limited by attempts (shown on 'FIGHT (X)' button).
Battle Mode
Automatic battle between towers and soldiers.
When match-3 attempts run out, battle starts automatically.
2. Match-3 Game
Drag towers to create 3 or more identical symbols in a row (horizontally or vertically).
Tip: Create combinations of 4+ identical symbols for additional bonuses!
💎 Symbols and Effects
Create 3 or more identical symbols in a row to get bonuses:
💰 Coin
Match 3+ coins → get gold
Gold is displayed in top right corner
⚔️ Sword
Match 3+ swords → increase tower attack power
Each tower in combination gets +1 damage
🛡️ Shield
Match 3+ shields → add shield to towers
Shield absorbs damage before health
❤️ Heart
Match 3+ hearts → restore tower health
Each tower gets +5 HP (not more than maximum)
⚔️ Combat System
⚔️ Soldier Attack:
Soldiers automatically attack towers from top to bottom
Soldiers damage the tower in front of them
🏹 Tower Counterattack:
Towers counterattack from bottom to top
Shield Mechanics: Shield absorbs part of attack according to number of shields. If attack is lower than number of shields then only 1 health damage is dealt. Protection from creating imbalance.
✨ Special Buttons
Special abilities with limited uses are available in the game:
⚡
Upgrade
Press ⚡ button, then select tower to upgrade
Limited number of upgrades per battle. Can be purchased for gold after exhaustion.
💗
Healing
Press 💗 button, then select tower to heal
Limited number of healings per battle. Can be purchased for gold after exhaustion.
⚔️
Axe
Press ⚔️ button, then select soldier to attack
Limited number of uses per battle. Can be purchased for gold after exhaustion.
🌀
Attack Boost
Press 🌀 button, then select tower to boost
Gives +5 to max health, +2 attack and +1 shield. Also fully heals. The strongest bonus in the game. Can be purchased for gold after exhaustion.
Strategy: Save special abilities for critical moments of battle!
Gold: X - Your current currency for upgrades between battles
Upgrade: X/Y - Used/available upgrades per battle
Towers - Display symbol, current health and number of shields
Soldiers - Display current health and effects
Effects - Icons above units show active buffs and debuffs
🎮 Controls on Different Platforms:
PC (Computer):
LMB - Select and drag towers
RMB - Cancel selection
Space - Quick battle start
Mobile Devices:
Touch and hold - Drag towers
Double tap - Quick ability use
Swipe up/down - Interface scrolling
🏆 Win/Lose Conditions
✅ Victory:
All enemy soldiers destroyed
Rewards: experience, crystals, gold
Choice after victory: return to map or to hero
❌ Defeat:
All towers on last line destroyed
Choice after defeat: replay battle, return to map or to hero
💡 Strategic Tips
For Beginners:
Collect shields first - strengthen tower defense before battle
Heal damaged towers with heart symbols immediately after taking damage
Focus on bottom row - its loss leads to defeat
For Advanced Players:
Combine symbols strategically - shields first, then swords, then boosts
Save upgrades for critical battle moments
Use gold to purchase in-battle upgrades
🔄 Hero Progress
Gaining Experience:
For victory you get experience equal to defeated enemy strength
Upon reaching required experience, hero level increases
Each level increases warrior characteristics
Hero Levels:
Progression system from level 1 to 100 with increasing difficulty:
Level Bonuses:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why can't I move towers?
A: Towers are not movable.
Q: How many match-3 attempts do I have?
A: The number is shown on the 'FIGHT (X)' button. New attempts are given between battles.
Q: How to use upgrades?
A: Press ⚡ button, then click on a tower. Upgrades are limited per battle.
Q: What to do if a tower is almost destroyed?
A: Use heart symbols ❤️ or healing button 💗.
"The greatest power is not in the ability to destroy, but in the art of preventing destruction. Every protected tower is a step toward saving the kingdom."