The Missiles vs Cities beginner guide is simple: build your city economy first, upgrade missiles after income stabilizes, target buildings, and reinvest rewards.
Missiles vs Cities beginner guide route
The Missiles vs Cities beginner guide route is economy before chaos. The game looks explosive, but the official loop rewards players who can keep upgrading after each attack.
Start by improving your city. A stronger city gives you more room to buy missile upgrades later. Once your income feels stable, begin upgrading missiles so you can finish enemy buildings faster and earn better rewards.
First-session checklist
| Step | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build basic city income | Cash flow supports every later upgrade. |
| 2 | Watch enemy activity | Small 8-player servers can turn aggressive quickly. |
| 3 | Upgrade missiles carefully | Offense helps only when it produces returns. |
| 4 | Target actual buildings | Building destruction is tied to cash and rewards. |
| 5 | Reinvest rewards | Early hoarding slows compounding progress. |
| 6 | Add defense if attacked | Survival matters when rivals focus your city. |
Early mistakes to avoid
Do not treat no-code status as a blocker. There are no confirmed active codes right now, so progression depends on play. Do not spend everything on offense before your city can support it. Do not spread missile damage across too many targets if finishing one building would create a reward faster.
When to switch focus
The Missiles vs Cities beginner guide switches from economy to offense when your current income can cover the cash you spend. It switches from offense to defense when repeated attacks stop you from upgrading.
Next steps
After this first-session path, read the missiles page for upgrade timing, the cash page for reward habits, and the strategy page for PvP decisions.