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Stick War Guides & Strategy Hub
Every Stick War guide in one place — how to play, controls, tier list, campaign, upgrades and empires.
Every Stick War guide in one place — how to play, controls, tier list, campaign, upgrades and empires.
Welcome to the Stick War strategy hub. This page is built as a practical starting route for players who want more than a loose list of links: begin with the core loop, learn how economy and army control fit together, then move into unit choice, campaign pacing and upgrade decisions. If you are brand new, start with How to Play so the basic rhythm of mining, training, defending and pushing makes sense. From there, the Controls guide helps with commanding units cleanly, while the Tier List gives a community view of which units are easiest to build around. More experienced players can jump straight into Campaign Strategy, Upgrade planning and the Empires overview. Treat the hub as a route map: learn the fundamentals first, pick a reliable frontline and ranged mix, then refine your build around the matchup you are playing and the counters you keep running into.
The beginner’s guide: core loop, army management and upgrades.
How to command your army on PC and mobile.
Community ranking of the best units.
Story missions, tactics and bosses.
Best upgrades and how to spend gems.
Order Empire vs Chaos Empire explained.
These guides pair well with the complete unit list and the story and lore pages. For platform and browser entry points, see Online Play, and for quick answers try the FAQ.
Common questions about this topic.