Deep within the forest, the Elves guard a precious treasure. But those greedy Goblins can’t keep their paws off it! Fight alongside the Elves in Elves Vs Goblins – Defender to protect the treasure from the insatiable hordes! Our Elves Vs Goblins Walkthrough will guide you through all the essential tips and tricks you need.
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Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Walkthrough
Defending the kingdom isn’t always an easy task. It’s important to know both friend and foe alike. Familiarize yourself with your army and that of your enemy with our quickstart guide below!
How to Play
Getting Started
So you find yourself on the front lines of the age-old battle between elves and goblins. How do you know what’s what? Well, that’s what this section is for! Below is everything you need to know when getting started.
- After clicking Play, you will be taken to Level Select. From here, the current level is displayed, and you will be able to choose your team of defenders. Choose your allies from the available list shown. Allies you’ve chosen to fight with you for that level will be displayed in the slots at the top of the screen.
Tip: All slots at the top of the screen need to be filled before the level can begin!
- Reset defenders at any time by clicking on the trash icon in the upper right corner. Make sure your defense team is well thought-out when entering levels.
- If you’d like to play a different level, not to worry! Click on the banner icon in the lower left corner to view all the levels currently available to play, then select the one you’d like. Once ready, follow the above steps, then click Start!
- Tip: Remember! All enemies you will face per level will always be immediately visible on the right when choosing your Defenders. Take these into account when choosing your team!
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Level Select
Battle
The front lines can be a daunting place, especially if you’re not sure what’s going on. But not to worry: we’ll guide you through the basics in order to give you a comprehensive understanding of your surroundings.
- As soon as you click Play, enemies will start approaching from the right. The goal of each level is to prevent enemies from reaching the line of statues on the far left.
- Select a Defender from those you chose in the Level Select screen, which are displayed at the top of the screen. Once selected, click on a square in the field to place them.
Tip: Did you make the wrong selection? Right-click to cancel!
- Once you’ve placed a Defender, a cooldown period will automatically go into effect. This means you must wait a short period of time before you can place another Defender of the same type.
- Each Defender you place requires a certain number of resources. Resources come in the form of Golden Berries and Magical Berries. Golden Berries are necessary for purchasing new Defenders. Magical Berries are necessary for upgrading existing Defenders, or using Magic.
- As soon as a Defender is placed, they will begin attacking any enemies within their same row (unless otherwise stated). They will do this until either they or the enemy is defeated. Defenders can be placed anywhere in the field, except for the two columns of dark tiles on the left side of the screen.
- The dark tiles on the left side of the screen are for Plants. Your plants are located in the upper left corner of your screen. Click on a plant, then select one of these tiles to plant it. Plants are responsible for providing Golden and Magical Berries, which will allow you to acquire more Defenders or purchase upgrades. Berries will appear periodically.
- A timer is located in the lower right corner of your screen. This indicates how much time is remaining in the level before it’s complete. You can click on the Play and Fast Forward buttons to the left of the timer to slow or speed up time.
- Make sure enemies don’t reach the statues on the left! If these statues are destroyed, it’s game over!
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Battle
Upgrades
Each time you complete a level, you will receive a star ranking for doing so. The better you do, the more stars you’ll earn! You can earn between 1-3 stars per successful level completed. Stars can be used to purchase Upgrades via the Main Menu Shop. Simply select the Shop tab, then choose the upgrades you’d like to purchase! There are seven types of upgrades with four levels each. They are:
- Gold Blessings – Receive more gold units.
- Power – Increase the overall weapons power of your Defenders.
- Cadency – Increase weapon cadency.
- Gold Berry – Increase the growth rate of Golden Berries.
- Magic Berry – Increase the growth rate of Magical Berries.
- Defender – Unlock an additional Defender slot per upgrade purchased.
- Shield – Increase the defense stats of your Defenders.
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Shop Upgrades
Trophies
In addition to Upgrades, the game features several Trophies which may be unlocked and viewed from the Main Menu. Each trophy has tiers you can unlock and will keep track of your current progress on said achievement. The following is a list of trophies and how to unlock them:
- Boom! – Use Bombs against enemies.
- Master Elf – Complete levels and make your way through the third World.
- Hero – Defeat hordes of enemies.
- Specialist – Upgrade your Defenders.
- Gardener – Harvest from Plants during battles.
- Librarian – Unlock missing archive pieces.
- Shopping Queen – Purchase upgrades from the Upgrades menu.
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Trophies
Worlds
There are three worlds available to play in the game. By default, Elves Forest will be the first unlocked. Complete the 20 level challenges here to unlocked the next world! The three worlds are as follows:
- Elves Forest – Level 1 – 20
The first world you will play, Elves Forest features a lush green landscape and generally neutral enemies. Acquaint yourself with battle in these levels!
- Goblin Moor – Level 21 – 40
A magma paradise, the goblins are truly in their element here. Here you will face additional challenges, such as fire-based attacks and Magma Golems.
- Troll Glacier – Level 41 and up
A frigid and barren snowscape, enemies are at their worst here. Ice-based attacks will show up more frequently, as well as enemies such as Ice Golems.
Defense
The best offense is a good defense, and a good defense is made by knowing your allies! This section is dedicated to teaching you about each ally you’ll encounter and can assign to your defense team. Take into account which enemies you’ll be facing, then choose the roster that’s right for you!
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Defense
Knife Thrower
Upgrades: N/A
This Combat Elf is good against normal enemies, but does very little damage to stone enemies, and no damage to ghosts.
- Attack: 1
- Defense: 10
- Cost: 100
- Special: N/A
Bush
Upgrades: Ghost Tree
Effective as a blockade against smaller enemies, but has no effect on ghosts.
- Attack: 0
- Defense: 40
- Cost: 75
- Special: Blocks incoming enemies for a short time. When upgraded with magic, it can delay or hinder banshees.
Bang Thistle
Upgrades: N/A
Small, but mean! This thistle destroys all enemies within the target tile, as well as the neighboring left and right tiles.
- Attack: 100
- Defense: 0
- Cost: 50
- Special: N/A
Magic Elf
Upgrades: Fire and Frost
These magical magician trainees are very useful with their special abilities. Fire and Frost variants are also available.
- Attack: 3
- Defense: 20
- Cost: 125
- Special: Slows down enemies. Fire variant is highly effective against ice monsters. Frost variant is highly effective against fire monsters.
Mushroom
Upgrades: N/A
These shrooms do not like to be trampled and will explode on enemy contact, eliminating the enemy. Mushrooms do no damage to ghosts and have very little effect on stone enemies.
- Attack: 100
- Defense: 0
- Cost: 50
- Special: N/A
Stone
Upgrades: N/A
A more effective roadblock than the Bush and is also effective against moderate enemies. The Stone has no effect on ghosts.
- Attack: 0
- Defense: 60
- Cost: 125
- Special: N/A
Bowman
Upgrades: N/A
A mighty warrior; his magic arrow deals heavy damage and is capable of piercing multiple enemies. Also effective against ghosts.
- Attack: 3
- Defense: 15
- Cost: 125
- Special: Shoots magic arrows which penetrate through all enemies.
Rainbow Caterpillar
Upgrades: N/A
A faithful Elven companion, this little guy hurts everyone it touches with its toxic spikes. Has no effect against ghosts or stone enemies.
- Attack: 1
- Defense: 10
- Cost: 75
- Special: Invulnerable! Enemies will take multiple hits of damage while crossing over.
Chili Bomb
Upgrades: N/A
So hot, it should be forbidden! These will eliminate every nearby enemy. Effective against all enemy types within the field.
- Attack: 100
- Defense: 0
- Cost: 100
- Special: Removes large numbers of enemies instantly.
Ram Elf
Upgrades: N/A
Harnessing the power of Aries, he can fire shots in three different directions, making him a fearsome opponent for any enemy regardless of location.
- Attack: 2
- Defense: 12
- Cost: 175
- Special: Fires three shots simultaneously.
Magic Flower
Upgrades: N/A
Similar to the Mushroom, but is effective against ghosts! These lovely blooms are ready after only a short break.
- Attack: 100
- Defense: 0
- Cost: 150
- Special: N/A
Healer Elf
Upgrades: N/A
Capable of healing all defenders within the radius of one field, but cannot attack incoming enemies.
- Attack: 0
- Defense: 15
- Cost: 300
- Special: Defense only!
Blue Crystal
Upgrades: N/A
The sharpest tool in the shed! No one is allowed to pass without feeling the sharp edges of this guy!
- Attack: 1
- Defense: 24
- Cost: 175
- Special: Highly efficient blocker which also deals damage to enemies.
Dwarf Elf
Upgrades: N/A
This powerful hammer-wielding defender can deal three highly damaging blows.
- Attack: 9
- Defense: 30
- Cost: 300
- Special: All three shots are highly effective against enemies.
Boomerang Elf
Upgrades:N/A
A little quirky, this guy’s boomerang doesn’t always fly straight, so his attacks may not always hit the enemy directly in front of him.
- Attack: 3
- Defense: 22
- Cost: 500
- Special: Highly effective, even from the back of the field.
Enemies
Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. It’s important you know exactly who, and what, you’re going up against! The following is a list of enemies you will encounter in Elves Vs Goblins – Defender.
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Enemies
The Green Terrible
An ordinary goblin which deals minimal damage. He usually shows up with a bone from his last meal.
- Speed: Normal
- Power: 0
- Special: N/A
Stone Golem
Partly magical creature, this colossus cannot be stopped by ordinary weaponry. Deals large amounts of damage.
- Speed: Normal
- Power: 6
- Special: Immune to Rainbow Caterpillar and Magic Circle
Iro Goblin
Constantly in a state of riot, he causes relatively little damage. However, the spiked wooden mace he carries makes him seem very powerful.
- Speed: Normal
- Power: 12
- Special: N/A
Basilisk
A rather annoying little guy, any time you spot him, you’ll either want to run or defeat him as quickly as possible!
- Speed: Normal
- Power: 18
- Special: All non-magic defenders in his path will be banished to sleep.
Magma Golem
Partly magical creature, he cannot be successfully stopped by ordinary weapons. Deals large amounts of damage.
- Speed: Normal
- Power: 24
- Special: Immune to Rainbow Caterpillar, Magic Circle, and fire shots.
Banshee
A ghost which can pass through normal blockades, she is only effected by magic-based attacks (such as the Magician, the Bowman, the Ghost Tree, and the Magic Circle).
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 30
- Special: Immune to all non-magical defenses.
Ice Golem
Partly magical creature, he cannot be successfully stopped by normal weaponry, and deals a great deal of damage.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 36
- Special: Immune to Rainbow Caterpillar, Magic Circle, and ice shots.
Wüsten Goblin
Highly aggressive, he uses his slingshot to deal large amounts of damage.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 42
- Special: Highly dangerous from the start due to the range of his slingshot.
Banshee-Mom
Similar to the smaller banshee, but older and tougher. Her irritable screaming causes large amounts of damage.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 48
- Special: Immune to all non-magic attacks.
Ninja-Goblin
He can sneak up on anyone and avoid traps, too! Be wary of his close combat skills.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 54
- Special: Immune to all in-ground hidden defenses.
Speedygobler
A speedy opponent with quick reflexes. He’s so fast, he can even hold of magic arrows!
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 60
- Special: Capable of catching magic arrows.
Pig-Pugs Trainer
If he encounters any resistance, he will call on his trusty pig-pugs for reinforcement!
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 66
- Special: Blockades present a special challenge for this goblin!
Magic Goblin
Capable of running to the next defender and teleporting away with them.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 72
- Special: Once he’s reached a defender, there’s no escape.
Knight Goblin
A heavily-armored goblin which can only be damaged once his armor has been destroyed.
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 78
- Special: Behaves very similarly to the Iro Goblin.
Goblizone
The strongest of all warriors, her endurance is legendary!
- Speed: Fast
- Power: 84
- Special: Both attractive and deadly, she is very difficult to defeat.
Tips & Tricks
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to put that information to good use! This section features useful tips and tricks which will help you overcome the hordes of enemies. Can you put them to good use in the battle against the goblins?
- It’s always a good idea to try and establish Plants as soon as possible in a level. Plants are responsible for giving you resources to purchase more Defenders – and that includes additional plants! You will need several Defenders in order to successfully complete a level.
- Keep a sharp eye on any Plants you’ve planted. They will provide Golden Berries and Magical Berries in intervals, but these won’t be automatically collected! You will need to hover your cursor over them in order to collect them, so pay close attention!
- You may place a Defender on a tile even if an enemy is currently on it. However, the Defender will only be able to attack that enemy if they have only just entered the tile. If the enemy is 1/3 or further across the tile, they will likely walk through the Defender as if they weren’t there.
- If an enemy passes the main section of tiles and reaches the flowerbeds on the left, they will be invulnerable to attacks, and you will need to rely on the statue’s emergency defenses or choose from a selection of special attacks shown at the bottom of your screen. They are:
- Lightning Attack (Cost: 500 Magical Berries) – Kill all enemies within a single tile.
- Meteorites (Cost: 800 Golden Berries) – Kills all enemies within a single tile.
- Toxic Cloud (Cost: 1000 Golden and Magical Berries) – Kills all enemies in a 9 tile radius.
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Emergency Defenses
- If a lower level enemy reaches one of your statues on the far left of your screen, try not to panic! Statues have a basic defense and can poison enemies. This is often enough to defeat smaller enemies without losing the level. Just be careful not to let this happen too often, or the statue will take too much damage and you’ll lose the level.
- Blue lines on the timer bar indicate when large waves of enemies are incoming. Try to make sure your defenses are ready to handle these large waves!
- It’s a good idea to always have an “emergency Defender”. This is a Defender which can take out a large group of enemies in case of an emergency, such as the Chili Bomb or the Bang Thistle.
- Keep a keen eye on whether or not a level features Banshee enemies. These are the most difficult enemies to hit or effect, so you will need to make sure you have the proper defenses, or else you will lose the level quickly! Refer to the Defense section above to see which Defenders are best suited for the job.
- Always place Plants in rows behind Defenders. If an enemy reaches a Plant, they will destroy it, and you will receive less resources, so make sure your Plants are guarded!
- Make sure you visit your Upgrades menu often! Upgrades are an essential part in boosting your Defenders to handle new challenges! It’s highly recommended you start off by boosting overall attack or defensive power.
- If you see any Gold Bags pop up, collect them! These contain Berry bonuses.
- Use the Sickle at the bottom of the screen to remove any unwanted Plants.
- Use the Shovel at the bottom of the screen to clear any debris which may prevent you from placing a Plant or a Defender. Try to stay on top of this and accomplish this between large waves of enemies.
- Larger obstacles or barricades blocking placement of Plants or Defenders can be removed with the Shovel at a cost of 100 Magical Berries each.
Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Shovel
- Stone column barricades which appear in the field can’t be removed, even with the Shovel.
- It’s a good idea to always have at least one Defender who can deal heavy damage. Sometimes the best Defense is a good offense!
Congratulations, you’ve completed our Elves Vs Goblins – Defender Walkthrough!
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