Stickman Gunfight About This Game Stickman Gunfight is a landscape-view, cartoon-style stickman squad strategy game where the most important decisions happen before the battle begins. The goal is not to place soldiers randomly and hope the squad wins. Each level asks you to read the enemy side, plan your own formation, and decide which units should protect the front row and which units should support from behind. This beginner guide focuses on enemy checking, placement order, front-line balance, unit selection, formation ideas, and how to adjust your squad after a failed attempt. Your formation starts from the first available position in the first row, so early choices can affect the whole battle. If the first row is too weak, your support units may not have enough time to help. If the back row is too light, your squad may survive the opening but fail to finish the level. Different soldier types fill different roles. A Sword Unit works best as a front-line pressure unit, a Pistol Unit is useful as basic ranged support, and an SMG Unit helps when your squad needs steadier back-row output. As more units become available, the best choice is not always the newest soldier. A good Stickman Gunfight strategy is about choosing the unit that solves the current formation problem. Pre-Battle Checklist: How to Set Up Your Squad Before starting a battle in Stickman Gunfight, use this simple setup process. Step 1: Check the enemy side • Swipe right at the beginning of the level. • Count how many enemy units are waiting. • Look at where the enemy pressure seems strongest. • Decide whether the stage needs a stronger front row, more back-row support, or a balanced mix. Step 2: Build your squad in order • Start from the first available position in the first row. • Think about the next few placements before filling the current slot. • Use Sword Units when the front row needs more stability. • Use Pistol Units when you need flexible ranged support. • Use SMG Units when your squad needs steadier pressure from behind. • Check whether the front row and back row have clear jobs before starting the battle. A useful Stickman Gunfight formation usually has one clear purpose: protect the opening line, spread pressure evenly, or add enough support to finish the level. Unit Comparison Table Unit · Role · Suggested Row · Use When · Avoid When Sword Unit · Front-line pressure and early protection · Front Row · Enemy pressure reaches your squad early · Your squad already survives early but lacks output Pistol Unit · Basic ranged support and flexible filler · Middle or Back Row · You need simple support behind the first row · The front row collapses too quickly SMG Unit · Steadier back-row output · Back Row · Your squad survives the opening but needs more finishing pressure · There is not enough front-line protection These row suggestions are beginner-friendly guidelines, not fixed rules. The best position can change depending on enemy count, available slots, unlocked units, and how quickly your front row falls under pressure. If a recommended unit is not unlocked yet, use the closest role you currently have. The goal is not to copy one exact lineup, but to balance front-line protection and back-row support. Beginner Formation Ideas & Winning Strategies These formation ideas are beginner-friendly examples, not the only correct setups. Use them as starting points and adjust them based on enemy count, unit availability, and battle results. 1. Balanced Formation Recommended idea: Use enough Sword Units to protect the first row, then place Pistol Units or SMG Units behind them for steady support. Use this formation when the enemy side looks balanced and does not create one obvious problem. Why it works: • Sword Units help protect the opening line. • Pistol Units can fill simple support positions. • SMG Units help maintain pressure from behind. • The squad is not too weak in the front or too passive in the back. When not to use it: Do not rely on this setup if the enemy side creates very heavy opening pressure. In that case, strengthen the front row first. 2. Anti-Rush Formation Recommended idea: Add more Sword Units early when the enemy side creates heavy opening pressure, then keep only enough back-row support to finish the fight. Use this formation when your squad keeps losing almost immediately after the battle starts. Why it works: • Extra Sword Units give the first row more stability. • Your back row gets more time to contribute. • The formation is harder to break during the opening clash. When not to use it: Do not use this setup when your squad already survives early but fails to finish enemies. In that case, you may need more SMG or Pistol support instead of more Sword Units. 3. Firing Squad Formation Recommended idea: Use a light front-line anchor with more Pistol Units or SMG Units behind it when the enemy side has fewer early-pressure units. Use this formation when the enemy side has fewer units or when your main problem is not early survival but finishing the level. Why it works: • A small front-line anchor gives your support units time to work. • Pistol Units provide flexible ranged support. • SMG Units add steadier output from the back row. When not to use it: Avoid this setup when the enemy side rushes the front line. Too many back-row units can fail if the first row breaks too quickly. How to Adjust After Losing A failed battle usually shows which part of your formation was weak. If you are not sure what failed, watch the first few seconds of the battle. The first unit group to collapse usually tells you which part of the formation needs adjustment. • If your squad loses almost immediately, strengthen the front row. • If your squad survives early but cannot finish the level, add more back-row support. • If one side collapses first, spread useful units more evenly. • If a new unit makes the result worse, return to a simpler balanced setup. • Change one thing at a time so you can tell which adjustment helped. Quick Tips • Check the enemy side before every battle. • Do not fill the first row without planning the next few placements. • Use Sword Units when the front row collapses early. • Use SMG Units when your squad survives but lacks finishing pressure. • Use Pistol Units when you need flexible support. • Do not use newly unlocked soldiers unless they solve a clear formation problem. • A balanced squad is usually safer than stacking only one unit type. Common Mistakes Putting SMG Units in the first row • Problem: SMG Units are better as support, not as the first line of pressure. • What happens: They can be overwhelmed early if there is no Sword Unit protecting the front. • Fix: Place Sword Units first when the enemy side looks aggressive. Using only Sword Units • Problem: A full Sword lineup may survive the opening better but lack enough support later. • What happens: Your squad can hold at first but lose momentum before clearing the level. • Fix: Add Pistol Units or SMG Units behind the front row. Using every newly unlocked soldier right away • Problem: New units are options, not automatic upgrades. • What happens: Your formation can become unbalanced if the new unit does not fit the stage. • Fix: Use a new soldier only when it solves a visible problem. Ignoring enemy numbers • Problem: Some players focus only on enemy unit types and forget to count how many enemies are waiting. • What happens: A larger enemy group can pressure more positions than expected. • Fix: If the enemy side has many units, spread your useful roles instead of stacking everything in one area. Leaving the front row too weak • Problem: A weak first row gives your support units no time to work. • What happens: The formation can break before the back row becomes useful. • Fix: Reinforce the first row with Sword Units before adding more output behind it. Overloading one side of the formation • Problem: Placing too many useful units in one area leaves other positions exposed. • What happens: One side may hold while the other side falls apart. • Fix: Spread your strongest roles across the formation when the enemy layout is wide. Restarting without changing anything • Problem: Repeating the same layout usually repeats the same result. • What happens: You lose again for the same reason. • Fix: After each failed battle, change one clear thing: the first row, one support unit, or the placement order. FAQ Should I choose SMG Units or Pistol Units in Stickman Gunfight? Choose Pistol Units when you need simple ranged support or a flexible filler. Choose SMG Units when your squad already survives the opening but needs steadier back-row pressure. What should I do if my front-row Sword Units keep falling early? Strengthen the front row before adding more back-row support. If the first row breaks too quickly, your Pistol Units and SMG Units may not have enough time to help. What is the best beginner formation in Stickman Gunfight? The safest beginner idea is usually a Balanced Formation: enough Sword Units to protect the front, with Pistol or SMG support behind them. This gives your squad both early stability and steady follow-up pressure. Why do I keep losing even after unlocking stronger soldiers? You may be using new soldiers without a clear purpose. A stronger-looking unit does not automatically fix a weak formation. Check whether your problem is front-line weakness, poor back-row support, or uneven placement. How do I win more levels in Stickman Gunfight? Check the enemy side first, build around the enemy count, protect your front row, and avoid relying on only one unit type. After losing, adjust one part of the formation instead of rebuilding randomly. Editorial Note This guide discusses Stickman Gunfight as a cartoon-style squad strategy game. All Sword, Pistol, and SMG references describe virtual unit roles and in-game formation decisions only.