In card games, the energy used to deploy units is paramount. In "Meow Battle," Dried Fish functions similarly to the sun dropping from the sky in "Plants vs. Zombies" or the automatically regenerating energy in "Clash Royale." The faster you acquire Dried Fish, the more units you can deploy. Regardless of your late-game win condition, understanding the Dried Fish regeneration mechanism and laying a solid foundation is key to progressing further.
After clearing the second stage, the "Dried Fish Factory" unlocks in your base. The system indicates that the initial regeneration rate is 1 unit every 5 seconds. This rate is admittedly poor, as even the cheapest unit, "Stick Jack," requires at least 2 units of Dried Fish, meaning it takes 10 seconds to gather enough energy for one deployment. Each factory upgrade reduces the regeneration interval by approximately 0.2 seconds, offering high cost-effectiveness in the early game. Therefore, you should prioritize investing in the factory as soon as it unlocks, even if it means spending all your resources.
Of course, talk is cheap. Upgrades cost gold, so where does the gold come from?
① Participate in Matches
Whether in standard levels or boss battles, dealing damage to enemy cats yields gold upon settlement. Even if you suffer a crushing defeat, you won't lose all your rewards. Some levels feature large numbers of enemies with high single-match gold caps, making them worth replaying to accumulate wealth quickly.
② Use Items
In the mid-game, you'll unlock an item called "Midas Touch," which doubles the value of enemy cats defeated after use.
③ Cat Production
Cats in the base aren't idle; they continuously produce gold, working hard even when you're offline. However, gold production caps at 100, so remember to collect regularly.
Once the "Dried Fish Factory" reaches level 20, the "Dried Fish Warehouse" upgrade becomes available. Upgrading this allows you to start with more energy, making it easier to handle formidable enemies.
As your gold reserves grow, you can push your Dried Fish Factory to its limits. However, diminishing returns become increasingly apparent in the mid-to-late game. When the incremental gain per upgrade drops below 0.03 units/second, further investment in the factory yields minimal benefits. At this point, prioritize upgrading your Warehouse to convert initial energy into early-game dominance.
Of course, investing so much time in upgrading the "Dried Fish Factory" isn't just for show. With improved energy acquisition efficiency, your lineup is no longer constrained by costs, allowing for a variety of creative strategies.
For example, in some lighter stages, you can quickly summon multiple Ninja Cats "Shosuke" to flank and destroy towers before the game even properly begins, deciding the outcome right from the start.
Or perhaps you're a fan of my "Uji" army? This early-game cat may seem average in stats, but each attack inflicts a 0.1-second stun. This slight crowd control effect allows them to randomly immobilize large enemy groups once their numbers exceed a certain threshold, acting like mobile Butter Throwers.
In summary, the Dried Fish economic cycle is the foundation of strategic depth in "Meow Battle." Steadily upgrade the factory in the early game, invest in the Dried Fish Warehouse in the mid-game, and combine match participation with production for multi-line gold accumulation. This makes exponential growth in Dried Fish achievable. When energy is no longer a constraint, seemingly obscure units can become powerful surprise weapons, which is precisely what makes this game so engaging.
Author: Zheng Utopia