Clash of Clans TH14 War Base Strategy

The Base

Below is the Town Hall 14 war base we’ll be attacking. It’s a highly compartmentalized layout with strong defenses like Inferno Towers, Eagle Artillery, and Scattershots.

Base Analysis

Let’s break down the base to identify its strengths and weaknesses:

1. Layout Overview:
   • The base is highly compartmentalized with multiple layers of walls, slowing down ground troops.
   • The Town Hall is centrally located, surrounded by high-value defenses.
   • Symmetrical design, which can be exploited with a well-planned attack.
2. Key Defenses:
   • Inferno Towers: Three in total, set to multi-target mode, dangerous for swarm troops.
   • Eagle Artillery: Centrally located, will activate early.
   • Scattershots: Positioned to shred swarm troops like Minions or Balloons.
   • Air Defenses: Spread out, making air attacks viable but risky.
   • X-Bows: Wide coverage, likely set to ground and air mode.
   • Hidden Teslas and Traps: Likely near the Town Hall or in funneling paths.
   • Clan Castle: Centrally located, troops will be pulled early.
3. Weaknesses:
   • Limited anti-air coverage on the top-left and bottom-right sides.
   • Outer compartments are exposed, good for funneling.
   • Queen and King are in outer compartments, easier to target early.
4. Clan Castle and Heroes:
   • Clan Castle likely has strong troops (e.g., Dragons, Electro Dragons).
   • Enemy Heroes are spread out, can be targeted individually.

Attack Strategy: Hybrid Miner-Hog Attack

We’ll use a Hybrid Miner-Hog attack, combining a Queen Charge with Miners and Hog Riders to handle the base’s defenses and compartmentalization.

Army Composition

• Troops:
  • 5 Healers (for Queen Charge)
  • 10 Hog Riders
  • 20 Miners
  • 4 Balloons (to test for Seeking Air Mines)
  • 2 Yetis (to tank and help with funneling)
  • 4 Wall Breakers (to open compartments)
  • 2 Baby Dragons (for funneling)
  • 1 Electro Dragon (to create a funnel and deal with Clan Castle troops)
• Heroes:
  • Barbarian King (with Barbarian Kittens ability)
  • Archer Queen (with Royal Cloak ability)
  • Grand Warden (set to Ground mode, with Eternal Tome ability)
  • Royal Champion (with Seeking Shield ability)
• Clan Castle:
  • 1 Flame Flinger (to snipe outer defenses)
  • 1 Rage Spell
  • 1 Freeze Spell
• Spells:
  • 2 Rage Spells
  • 2 Heal Spells
  • 2 Freeze Spells
  • 1 Poison Spell (for Clan Castle troops)
• Siege Machine:
  • Log Launcher (to break through walls and clear a path)

Attack Plan

1. Funneling and Queen Charge (Top-Left Side):
   • Attack from the top-left side, targeting the Archer Queen and outer defenses.
   • Deploy 2 Balloons to take out the outer Archer Tower and Cannon.
   • Drop the Flame Flinger to snipe outer defenses.
   • Deploy the Archer Queen with 5 Healers, supported by 1 Yeti and 1 Baby Dragon on each side to funnel.
   • Use Wall Breakers to open the first compartment.
   • Use a Rage Spell to boost the Queen’s damage, taking out the enemy Archer Queen and an Inferno Tower.
2. Pull and Deal with Clan Castle Troops:
   • Pull the Clan Castle troops with the Queen Charge.
   • Drop the Electro Dragon to clear them, use the Poison Spell to slow them down.
   • Use a Freeze Spell if there’s a Dragon or Electro Dragon.
3. Main Attack (Top-Left to Center):
   • Deploy the Log Launcher aimed at the Town Hall.
   • Drop the Barbarian King, Grand Warden, and Royal Champion behind the Log Launcher.
   • Deploy 10 Hog Riders in two groups to take out remaining defenses.
   • Drop 20 Miners behind the Heroes to swarm the core, use a Heal Spell to keep them alive.
4. Core Push and Spell Usage:
   • Use a Freeze Spell on the central Inferno Tower.
   • Drop a Rage Spell in the core to boost your troops.
   • Use the Grand Warden’s Eternal Tome ability to make troops invulnerable while destroying the Town Hall.
   • Use the Royal Champion’s Seeking Shield to target key defenses.
5. Cleanup:
   • Miners and Hog Riders should handle cleanup.
   • Use the second Heal Spell to keep them alive.
   • Use the remaining Freeze Spell on any active high-value defenses.

Key Tips for Success

• Timing: Don’t let the Queen Charge overextend too early.
• Spell Management: Save Freeze Spells for the core defenses.
• Hero Abilities: Use the Grand Warden’s Eternal Tome in the core.
• Adapt to Traps: Be ready for Hidden Teslas or Giant Bombs.
• Scout the Clan Castle: Adjust based on the Clan Castle troops.

Alternative Strategy: Electro Dragon + Balloons

An air attack with Electro Dragons and Balloons could also work, starting from the bottom-right side. However, it’s riskier due to the multi-target Infernos and Seeking Air Mines.

Conclusion

The Hybrid Miner-Hog attack should give you a strong chance at a 3-star on this base. Practice in a friendly challenge to refine your funneling and spell timing!