Best Strategy to Beat Summer Raid 1 in All Star Tower Defense X Update 2

The latest All Star Tower Defense X update introduces one of the toughest challenges yet — Summer Raid 1. Unlike previous raids, this one isn’t designed to be completed solo. If you’ve been trying to brute force your way through alone, chances are you’ve hit a wall. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to beat this raid efficiently, from team setup to boss mechanics.

Why Summer Raid 1 is So Difficult

Summer Raid 1 stands out because enemy HP does not scale with the number of players. This means the health stays the same whether you bring two players or six — and trust us, you’ll want the full six. The map layout features three separate paths, and you need at least two players per path to cover all entrances. Trying to solo this or play with fewer than five players will almost guarantee failure.

Step-by-Step Guide to Clearing the Raid

1. Form a Full Team

• Minimum team size: 5 players
• Recommended: 6 players (2 per path)
• If you’re short on friends to team up with, head over to the official Discord server to find reliable teammates.

2. Use Buffed Units

• Units receive buffs based on color themes, which rotate every 4 hours.
• Currently, Red units are boosted, so make sure your team is stacked with strong red-themed characters.

3. Bring All Star Units

• Having All Star units can make a big difference. These units seem to perform better in this raid, offering more reliable damage and crowd control.

4. Deploy Support Units

• Slow and freeze units are crucial in the early waves.
• Use support to manage enemy mobs and reduce pressure on your teammates.

Boss Phase and Barrier Mechanics (Wave 21)

• On Wave 21, a boss will spawn — likely Crocodile or Zeke, depending on the raid cycle.
• Three barriers will appear, one at each entrance.
• You must destroy all three barriers to damage the boss.
• Have your team split up to handle these as quickly as possible — 2 players per path will be perfect for this.

Important: Save at least 50,000 cash to reposition your strongest damage units near the boss location. The boss spawns on a random island, and being able to quickly react is key to winning.

Summer Raid 1 in All Star Tower Defense X’s Update 2 is no joke — it’s the most team-dependent challenge in the game so far. Success depends on proper coordination, using the right units, and having enough cash saved for the final wave. Grab a full squad, communicate clearly, and don’t try to tackle this one alone. With the right approach, even this brutal raid can be cleared smoothly.