Dragonsweeper Clue Strategy: How to Read Enemy Power
The heart of consistent play is comparing groups of covered cells rather than solving one number at a time. Overlapping clues turn broad possibilities into narrow constraints.
Power subtraction
If a clue is 8 and a confirmed neighbor contributes 5 power, the remaining covered neighbors contribute 3. Repeat this subtraction after every change.
Overlapping neighborhoods
Two clues sharing most neighboring cells are especially valuable. Their difference belongs to the cells that are not shared, often revealing an exact safe or dangerous strip.
Range reasoning
You may not know the exact enemy but can often determine a minimum and maximum power. Compare that range with health and route value before accepting uncertainty.
Distorted clues
Masked or altered information should be treated as unreliable until the source effect is removed. Build deductions from stable clues first.
Frequently asked questions
What is power subtraction?
It is removing confirmed adjacent enemy power from a clue total to find what remains in unknown cells.
Can one clue identify an exact enemy?
Sometimes, but overlapping clues usually provide stronger certainty.
When should I guess?
Only when deterministic routes are exhausted and the expected health cost is acceptable.
Put the strategy into practice
Play a fresh seeded run, test the deductions above, and compare your result with the next guide.
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