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| This TH 7 base was 3 starred by another TH 7 player. 3 Healing Spells were used instead of healers to save space for troops. |
Planning and Strategies
Each clan is different. Though it is common to follow attack recommendations by the game, it is up to the clan members, co leaders and leader to decide. Here are some of the strategies used to win. Keep in mind, all of these strategies require maximum clan participation and communication. With the new updates, members can opt out of war. Make sure those in war will participate or you'll just have less attacks to go with.
1. Following attack recommendations by Clash of Clans. On the map, it will highlight recommended targets to attack which minimizes extensive planning and scouting on opponents. However, recommended targets don't always guarantee maximum 3 stars. This does create a starting point in choosing who to attack based on one's abilities and the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent.
2. Bottom up strategy: This involves targeting easier opponents in the first part of the battle in Clan Wars. This allows the clan to quickly gain the lead in the early phases of the battle and boost confidence in other members of the clan. This confidence can encourage maximum participation in the battles. This does require some planning and autonomy from clan members. Attacking too hard of an opponent will result in no stars while attacking too easy opponents will result in lower town hall level members being forced to attack harder opponents. The following will have to be followed for the strategy to be effective:
a) The -1 rule: members attack opposing members who are a level below their town hall level. For example, a town hall 9 will attack a town hall 8, etc. Depending on the members' abilities, the plan may call for members to attack opponents 1 town hall below them twice or once- then attack opponents of their level whom they think they can win and maximize stars on.
b) A member should NOT attack an opponent who is more than 1 level below them. The only
exception is when the weaker members have maxed out on their attacks and the member is
'clean up' by maxing out the stars on a lower opponent who was not 3 starred in the previous
attack.
c) This tactic is useful when not every member of the clan participates (ie: 1-4 members
missing).
3. Letting lower town hall members attack first during the battle phase. Then let the more advanced players attack on a later phase of the battle. This cuts down on wasted attacked especially if advanced players attacked other advanced players but cannot win or maximize stars in the attack. By letting lower town hall members attack first, the clan can adjust their strategy accordingly within the 6-12+ hours in the attack. Higher level players may also 'clean up' remaining lower town hall opponents who weren't 3 starred.
4. Town hall sniping: though frown upon by some players this can be a way to gain a star or 2 for some players stuck with attacking more advanced players. For example, a town hall 4 member on a clan will be out matched with 5+ so they may attack an opposing player with an exposed town hall.
Variations of these strategies can be mixed somewhat depending on the clan and their members. For example a clan can have town hall 6's and below attack one opponent town hall level below them and the others at their level. Once all the 6's and below attack, town hall 7's and above can clean up and/or attack using the similar strategy.
Individual Strategies
Choosing an opponent and capitalizing on their weakness will help you gain loot and help your clan win. Scout the bases during the preparation and battle phases. Seek help from more experienced clan members of your clan if possible. Most are willing to help. Likewise, help your clan mates by relaying information about the opposing clan and their tactics.
Ideally, you want to try to maximize your troop upgrades and spells as much as you can. Upgrading you Army Camps will boost up your numbers needed to take on more challenging bases. Another forgotten aspect is your clan castle. Get it up to a level 3 to have more storage spaces for more troops or a dragon. For clan wars you can have a set to defend your base and use another set of clan troops to attack.
Time will be ticking the moment you drop your troop(s). Try to draw out the opposing clan castle troops and/or heroes away from the defenses and rid them first. Use spells to supplement your attacks. And attack from multiple directions so it makes it harder for defenses to zero in. If there is an open spot within the base, it could be a trap. Drop one barbarian in and see what happens. If there are traps, they will go off. Once it goes off, send the rest in. Do NOT attack in long waves. If you do, you give the defenses a chance to deal with multiple attacks. Send the troops out from multiple directions and in short waves.
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| This attack was blown. The walls delayed the giants allowing for the defenses to zero in. Had the attacker attacked the top portion without the wall the attacker may have been able to gain a star. Strategy is especially important if you have an Army space less than 190. |
