Guides

Practical how-to guides: Burst timing, securing land, extra turns, and more.

Reading Opponent Intent in Totemancer
Learn how to understand what your opponent is planning in Totemancer and react before the threat becomes real.
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When NOT to Use Burst in Totemancer
Burst is powerful, but using it at the wrong time loses games. Learn the situations where saving Burst is the correct strategy.
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How to Beat Defensive Players in Totemancer
Struggling against defensive opponents? Learn practical ways to break walls, use Burst timing and create winning pressure in Totemancer.
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Spectator Mode in Totemancer – Learn by Watching
Learn how to use spectator mode in Totemancer to study strong players, analyze strategies and improve without playing.
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Learning From Replays in Totemancer – Improve Faster
Discover how to use match replays in Totemancer to analyze mistakes, spot missed chains, and improve your strategic understanding.
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How the Rating System Works in Totemancer
Learn how the Totemancer rating system measures skill, matchmaking, wins and losses, and how to improve your competitive ranking.
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Your First 10 Games in Totemancer – Beginner Roadmap
A practical plan for your first 10 Totemancer games: what to focus on, how to learn faster, and habits that build long-term strength.
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Adapting Strategy During a Match – Totemancer Decision Guide
Learn how to adapt your strategy in Totemancer: recognizing turning points, switching from attack to defense, and reacting to opponent plans.
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Reading the Board in Totemancer – Pattern Recognition Guide
Learn how to read the Totemancer board: recognize strong and weak shapes, spot hidden enclosures, and evaluate positions quickly.
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Totem Placement – Offense vs Defense in Totemancer
Learn when to play offensively or defensively in Totemancer: choosing placements that attack territory, protect shapes and control tempo.
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How to Secure Land in Totemancer – Territory Guide
Learn how to secure land in Totemancer: efficient enclosures, stable shapes, invasion defense and converting space into reliable points.
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Extra-Turn Chaining in Totemancer – The Key to Winning Sequences
Learn how to create and defend extra-turn chains in Totemancer: planning sequences, forcing reactions and converting tempo into territory.
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Common Beginner Mistakes in Totemancer – And How to Fix Them
Learn the most frequent Totemancer beginner mistakes: wasting Burst, chasing single tiles, ignoring tempo and poor enclosure habits.
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Burst Ability Strategy – When & How to Use Burst in Totemancer
Learn when to use Burst in Totemancer: breaking enclosures, creating invasions, defensive resets and common mistakes to avoid.
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