: Start by building Banks near your mines early to boost your gold income. You can also kill "groups of fans" scattered on the map for extra gold to fund better defenses.
Understanding your boulder's stats helps you pick the right tool for each map:
: In Time Trial and Obstacle Race modes, focus on "cutting corners" and maintaining speed. Falling off the map once often means you will need to restart to achieve a Gold medal. Combat and Boss Tips rock-of-ages-2-codex
: Heavier boulders take more fall damage but can plow through defenses more easily.
: Each boss has specific mechanics. For example, to beat the Sphinx without taking damage, avoid rushing it directly to prevent being swatted. For the Dragon , focus on crossing its sea without falling to earn the "Board the Ship" achievement. Essential Stats to Track : Start by building Banks near your mines
: Use level 3 point shots sparingly—only when the enemy is trapped in a "pain area". Otherwise, spam level 1 shots and aim ahead of their movement.
: Build your defenses at bottlenecks and sharp turns where the enemy must slow down. This maximizes the time your units have to damage the enemy boulder. Falling off the map once often means you
: Crucial for maps with many obstacles where you frequently lose speed.
