Missiles vs Cities puts you in control of a city while attacking others with weaponry. You'll earn cash and rewards by destroying enemy buildings, then funnel that income back into your own defenses and infrastructure. These tips will help you get your footing in the first few matches.
Start With the Basics
Your first priority is building up your own city. Don't rush into attacks until you have at least a few structures. A basic city gives you steady income and makes you a tougher target. Focus on placing your first few buildings to understand how placement works and how much space you have to work with.
Prioritize Income Buildings
Not all buildings are equal. Early on, revenue-generating structures should be your focus. These buildings produce the cash you need to upgrade and expand. Check which buildings give the best income for their size, then build multiples of those. A steady income stream lets you reinvest faster.
Upgrade Before Expanding
It's tempting to fill your city with new buildings, but upgrading existing structures often gives better returns. Upgraded buildings produce more cash or provide better defenses. Spend time maxing out a few key buildings before adding new ones to your layout.
Learn Missile Mechanics
Your missiles are your primary weapon against other players' cities. Spend time in a match figuring out how they work—their range, speed, and damage. Practice aiming at different building types to see which ones break fastest. Understanding your offensive tools early saves you wasted shots later.
Scout Before Attacking
Look at an opponent's city layout before committing all your missiles. Identify where their high-value buildings are and what defenses they have. This quick reconnaissance helps you pick targets that give the best reward for your effort. Don't blindly fire at the nearest building.
Target High-Value Buildings
Some buildings are worth much more cash or give better rewards when destroyed. Prioritize these targets over smaller structures. Destroying one high-value building often beats destroying five weak ones. Learn to recognize which buildings offer the biggest payoff in your current match.
Manage Your Resources Wisely
Cash is limited, especially early on. Every purchase should have a purpose—either generating income, defending your city, or upgrading existing structures. Avoid spending on decorative or low-return buildings until you're well-established and generating surplus cash.
Position Defenses Strategically
If your city has defensive buildings or shields, place them where enemies are most likely to attack. Consider grouping your most valuable structures together so they benefit from the same defense. Make your city an unappealing target compared to less protected opponents.
Watch Your Building Placement
How you arrange your city affects both income and defense. Cramped layouts make you an easier target; spread-out cities give attackers more choices. Experiment with different patterns to find a balance that protects your profits while using your space efficiently.
Learn From Losses
Every time someone destroys your buildings, note which ones fell first and how much damage it took. This teaches you what the AI (or other players) consider easy targets. Adjust your layout or defenses based on these lessons for your next game.
Reinvest Your Raid Rewards
When you successfully destroy enemy buildings, you earn cash and rewards. Don't hoard this money—immediately use it to upgrade your own city or defend against retaliation. The faster you reinvest, the faster you grow relative to other players stuck in early stages.
Be Patient With Progression
City building and missile combat rewards steady play over time. You won't become unstoppable in one match. Focus on consistent income, smart upgrades, and learning from each attack you make or defend against. Over several matches, your city and your skills will improve dramatically.