Every Stick War guide in one place — how to play, controls, tier list, campaign, upgrades and empires.
Welcome to the strategy hub. This page collects every guide on the site in one place — from your first steps to advanced upgrade and position decisions. Start with How to Play, then branch into the topic that fits your goal.
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.