Stick War Wiki
The player's one-stop reference for the Stick War series
Unofficial fan resource — not affiliated with Stick War developers.
- 5+
- Games in the series
- 6
- Core units
- 12+
- Guides & pages
- 2006
- Series started




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What is Stick War?
Stick War is a long-running real-time strategy and tower-defense series built around commanding stick-figure armies against hostile empires. Since the original web release in 2006, the franchise has grown into several titles — from the classic browser games to Stick War: Legacy and later entries — while keeping the same core fantasy: you raise an army of minimalist warriors, manage your economy and resources, and push your frontline forward to overwhelm the enemy.
At the heart of the gameplay is a cast of recognizable core units: fast swordsmen, shielded frontline infantry, ranged archers, magic users and giant siege infantry. Each fills a tactical role, which makes positioning, counters and timing matter as much as raw numbers. The series is often described as a strategy tower defense because you balance defensive construction with an aggressive attacking army across a shifting battlefield.
This fan wiki exists to help players of every level — whether you are opening the game for the first time and wondering how to play, or a veteran hunting unit stats and matchups. Browse the unit list, check the community tier list, follow the upgrade guide, and read about the story and lore behind the Order and Chaos conflict.
Jump into the wiki
Pick a starting point — every main section of the site is one click away.
Start Here
Learn the basics: how to play, controls, the tier list and online options.
Read guide UnitsAll Units
Every core unit at a glance, with strengths, counters and builds.
Read guide GuidesStrategy Guides
Campaign, upgrade, empires and site-wide strategy hubs.
Read guide StoryStory & Lore
The storyline explained, from the original game to the Order vs Chaos conflict.
Read guide PlayOnline Play
Official and browser entry points — no files, no installs.
Read guide FAQFAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about the series.
Read guideGuides to read first
The highest-value pages for getting started and getting better.
Tier List
Community ranking of the best units, with S/A/B/C tiers.
Read guide GuidesHow to Play
The beginner's guide: core loop, army management and upgrades.
Read guide GuidesUpgrade Guide
Best upgrades and how to spend gems wisely.
Read guide GuidesCampaign
Story missions, early-game tactics and late-game bosses.
Read guide GuidesEmpires
Order Empire vs Chaos Empire explained.
Read guide StoryStoryline
The full story and lore of the series explained.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions every new player asks.
What is Stick War?
Stick War is a long-running strategy tower-defense series about commanding stick-figure armies to push back enemy empires. It mixes real-time unit control, base building and unit upgrades across several titles, including the original web games, Stick War: Legacy and newer entries.
Is Stick War free to play online?
Several titles in the series have free browser and official options. This site does not host the game: it only points you to official and browser entry points. See the Online Play page for the safe ways to start playing.
Which units are best?
There is no single best unit — it depends on your strategy and matchup. Head to the community Tier List for a ranking and to the individual unit pages for strengths, counters and builds.
How do I get gems?
Gems are the premium currency used to upgrade units and unlock content. Earning methods vary by game title and update, so treat any specific totals as approximate. See the Upgrade Guide for general strategy.
What is Stick War: Legacy?
Stick War: Legacy is one of the most popular entries in the series, a modern version of the classic Stick War formula for mobile and PC with campaign missions, upgraded units and extended content.
