Route 1-2 Guide (PokéPath TD)
Route 1-2 punishes “almost correct” setups. If Route 1-1 is about learning to anchor a choke, Route 1-2 is about keeping counters online and avoiding upgrade dilution. This guide gives a reliable approach and two setups: Progression and Farming.
TL;DR
- Use a single main choke and build everything around uptime.
- Route 1-2 failures are often caused by counter coverage gaps, not insufficient units.
- Keep one slot reserved as a “counter flex” (swap when a mechanic breaks your run).
- Farming works only after you can clear without babysitting.
- Don’t overreact with more units—fix positioning and counter consistency first.
Map read & choke points
Step 1 Choose the choke with max time-in-range
Route 1-2 rewards:
- Long corner coverage
- High-uptime AoE or sustained damage
- Consistent support application (not intermittent)
Step 2 Protect the choke from “mechanic breaks”
Your choke should have:
- A plan for invisibility (if present)
- A plan for shields/regen (if present)
- A cleanup lane for leaks
Key mechanics & counters
These are the most common “why did I suddenly lose?” culprits:
Invisibility
Counter must be reliable and placed where enemies spend time.
Shields
You need the right tools or the shield will nullify burst windows.
Regen
Your effective DPS must overcome it consistently, not only sometimes.
Resist/Armor
Do not rely on one narrow damage profile.
Recommended teams
A) Progression setup (stability first)Recommended
Core idea
- Main damage at the choke
- Support/control that stays relevant
- One counter flex slot
B) Farming setup (stable loop)Advanced
Core idea
- Clear core stays intact
- Farming focus is added without sacrificing counters
Rule of thumb
If adding farm makes you die even once, revert and re-stabilize.
Loops & checklists: Gold Farming Guide
Positioning checklist
Common failure modes
Upgrade dilution
Too many half-upgraded units → no one is strong enough.
Counter not applied
You have a counter, but it’s placed out of relevance.
Farming too early
Economy focus replaces stability focus.
Choke split
Damage is spread across two mediocre positions rather than one strong one.