Build the Monolith on day one — its HP-percentage damage has no defensive equivalent. The Blacksmith is your second priority, unlocking the hero equipment system that provides massive stat multipliers. Upgrade Root Riders immediately in the Lab for the dominant war meta. The Phoenix pet paired with the Archer Queen creates unstoppable Queen Charges. Track all progression at ClashOS Upgrade Tracker.
What to Upgrade First at TH15 in 2026?
Your TH15 day-one priority is the Monolith, the game-changing defense that deals percentage-based damage. Second, build the Spell Tower to unlock Poison and Rage Tower spells. In the laboratory, research Root Riders immediately for the dominant farming and war composition. Upgrade your Giant Gauntlet to level 18 for the Barbarian King breakpoint. Prioritize the Dragon Duke unlock via Hero Hall level 9 as your third builder project.
- Build and upgrade the Monolith
- Construct the Spell Tower
- Research Root Riders in the lab
- Upgrade Giant Gauntlet to level 18
- Unlock Dragon Duke via Hero Hall 9
What's New at Town Hall 15 (2026 Mechanics)
Town Hall 15 introduces the volcanic-themed fortress alongside three paradigm-shifting mechanics. The Monolith is a colossal single-target defense dealing damage proportional to the target's maximum HP, making it uniquely devastating against tanky troops and heroes that previously steamrolled through base cores.[1, 3] The Spell Tower provides a configurable defensive spell effect with three distinct modes: Rage, Invisibility, and Poison — each creating unique defensive interactions that force attackers to scout and adapt their compositions before every war hit.[2, 5]
Monolith — HP-Percentage Damage Revolution
The Monolith fundamentally changes defensive meta by targeting the highest-HP troop or hero within its range and applying percentage-based damage. A Golem with 10,000 HP takes dramatically more damage per second than a Wizard with 1,200 HP, creating a natural counter to tank-heavy strategies. This forces attackers to either avoid the Monolith entirely through careful pathing or commit Freeze Spells to neutralize it during critical push phases. The Monolith's damage output scales with enemy composition strength, making it the first truly adaptive defense in Clash of Clans history.[1, 3, 8]
Key Mechanic — Monolith Damage Scaling
The Monolith deals flat damage plus a percentage of the target's maximum HP per hit. At max level, it removes approximately 5% of a troop's total HP per shot in addition to base damage. Against a maxed Barbarian King with 12,000 HP, each Monolith hit removes roughly 900 damage — more than most single-target Infernos at the same level.
Spell Tower — Triple-Mode Versatility
The Spell Tower casts a defensive spell effect when triggered by enemy troop proximity. In Rage mode, it enrages nearby defending troops and CC units, dramatically boosting their DPS for the duration. In Invisibility mode, it cloaks nearby defenses, causing attackers to retarget and waste troop pathing. In Poison mode, it releases a persistent toxic cloud that slows and damages attacking troops.[2, 5] Each mode creates distinct counterplay requirements, and switching modes between defensive layouts adds a layer of strategic depth that no previous defense has offered.
Root Rider & Hero Equipment System
The Root Rider is a siege-class troop that rides massive root tendrils through the ground, smashing walls and buildings along its path. Unlike Wall Breakers or Jump Spells, Root Riders ignore walls entirely, creating a direct-pathing ground assault that eliminates the need for wall-breaking mechanics altogether. This single troop has reshaped the entire TH15 war meta around Root Rider Smash compositions.[6, 11] The Blacksmith unlocks the hero equipment system, allowing each hero to equip two gear items that provide both passive stat boosts and active combat abilities — creating a second progression axis independent of hero levels.[7, 12]
Day-One Progression Blueprint
The first day at TH15 must establish the Monolith, Blacksmith, and Laboratory simultaneously. The Monolith provides immediate defensive value that no other structure replicates, while the Blacksmith begins the hero equipment progression chain that takes months to fully develop. Unlike TH14 where the Pet House was the clear singular priority, TH15 distributes urgency across three critical unlock structures.
- Builder 1: Monolith (14.0M Gold) — Establish HP-percentage defense immediately
- Builder 2: Blacksmith (10.0M Elixir) — Begin hero equipment progression chain
- Builder 3: Laboratory (9.0M Elixir) — Prioritize Root Rider research during TH boost
- Builder 4: Clan Castle (12.0M Gold) — Expand siege and reinforcement capacity
- Builder 5: Spell Tower (11.0M Gold) — Set to Rage mode for immediate CC enhancement
- Builder 6: Pet House (10.5M Elixir) — Unlock Frosty, Diggy, and Poison Lizard
Day-One Builder Assignments
| Builder | Target Structure | Resource Cost | Upgrade Time | Strategic Objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builder 1 |
 Monolith |
14.0M Gold | 6d | Creates HP-percentage damage zone that counters tank compositions |
| Builder 2 |
 Blacksmith |
10.0M Elixir | 5d | Unlocks hero equipment crafting for massive stat multipliers |
| Builder 3 |
 Laboratory |
9.0M Elixir | 5d | Enables Root Rider and key troop research during TH boost window |
| Builder 4 |
 Clan Castle |
12.0M Gold | 6d 12h | Expands reinforcement and siege donation capacity for clan wars |
| Builder 5 |
 Spell Tower |
11.0M Gold | 5d 12h | Establishes Rage-mode defense that enrages CC troops on defense |
| Builder 6 |
 Pet House |
10.5M Elixir | 5d | Begins unlocking Frosty, Diggy, and Poison Lizard pets |
Complete Upgrade Priority Order
The TH15 priority order balances three competing progression axes: hero equipment, new pets, and two landmark defenses. The Monolith and Blacksmith create parallel progression paths that both provide outsized returns compared to conventional defense or offense upgrades. Hero equipment in particular scales multiplicatively with hero levels, making early equipment investment compound in value across the entire TH15 cycle.[11, 13] The addition of the Monolith and Spell Towers makes TH15 defensive progression highly critical. Build the Monolith on day one, as its HP-percentage damage mechanic has no equal in halting high-level hero pushes. Upgrade your Blacksmith to level 8 early to raise equipment caps, and upgrade the Pet House to unlock Diggy and the Phoenix. Point defenses like Archer Towers and Cannons should be left for the final phase. By focusing on your core defenses and offense first, you build a balanced base that can defend gold in multiplayer matches while securing three-stars in wars.
| Phase | Priority Targets | Core Purpose | Resource Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Core | Monolith, Blacksmith, Lab, CC | Establish Monolith defense and hero equipment progression | Gold + Elixir Balanced |
| Phase 2: Offense | RC→40, AQ→85, Pet House (Frosty, Phoenix) | Maximize hero-pet-equipment synergies for war | Dark Elixir Dominant |
| Phase 3: Defense | Spell Tower, Eagle, Scattershots, Infernos | Complete heavy defense network around Monolith core | Gold Dominant |
| Phase 4: Cleanup | Point Defenses, Traps, Walls | Finish remaining upgrades and complete wall rings | Balanced |
Time to Max TH15 in 2026
TH15 saw the second-largest absolute time reduction in the October 2025 economy update, dropping from 820 days to 540 days — a 34.1% compression. The Monolith and Spell Tower upgrade chains received proportionally larger reductions than standard defenses, reflecting Supercell's intent to accelerate access to TH15's signature mechanics.[2, 7, 20] Maxing Town Hall 15 requires approximately 540 days of total builder time. The October 2025 rebalance reduced hero upgrade times by up to 90 days, making it much easier to keep heroes active for wars. Leverage the Gold Pass's 20% builder discount to save months of progression time. Use your Builder Apprentice daily to speed up core defenses, and spend CWL medals on Hammers of Building to skip long 16-day timers. By staggering upgrades and maintaining 100% builder uptime, you can max out and transition to TH16 in under ten months.
| Category | Pre-October 2025 | Post-October 2025 | Resource Savings | % Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structures | 230 Days | 155 Days | 120M Gold / Elixir | 32.6% |
| Heroes + Pets | 250 Days | 165 Days | 4.5M Dark Elixir | 34.0% |
| Equipment | 90 Days | 55 Days | 45M Ores | 38.8% |
| Laboratory | 250 Days | 165 Days | 160M Elixir / DE | 34.0% |
| Total | 820 Days | 540 Days | 330M Total Resources | 34.1% |
Hero, Equipment & Pet Priority
TH15 introduces the triple-axis hero progression system: hero levels, hero equipment, and hero pets all contribute independently to combat effectiveness. The Phoenix pet is the single highest-impact unlock at TH15, granting the Archer Queen a second life upon death. Combined with the Giant Arrow equipment that deals massive ranged damage, the Queen becomes functionally unkillable during properly executed Queen Charges.[4, 11, 12] Upgrading the Blacksmith to unlock level 21 epic equipment is your primary offensive goal. Focus your ore resources on the Giant Gauntlet (King) and Frozen Arrow (Queen) to hit key breakpoints early. For pet pairings, the Phoenix is the best choice for the Barbarian King, providing a temporary shield that keeps him active after taking lethal damage. Pair the Grand Warden with Frosty to slow down core defenses, and pair the Royal Champion with Diggy for stun support, ensuring your heroes can penetrate deep compartments under heavy fire.
| Hero | Max Level | Best Pet | Best Equipment Combo | Priority | Avg Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Champion |
40 |  Diggy
|
 Hog Rider Puppet,  Haste Vial |
1 | 240k DE |
 Archer Queen |
85 |  Phoenix
|
 Giant Arrow,  Healer Puppet |
2 | 250k DE |
 Grand Warden |
55 |  Frosty
|
 Eternal Tome,  Rage Vial |
3 | 9.0M Elixir |
 Barbarian King |
85 |  Mighty
Yak |
 Giant Gauntlet, Rage Vial |
4 | 235k DE |
 Minion Prince |
60 |  Poison
Lizard |
5 | 8.5M Elixir |
New Pet Unlocks at TH15
| Pet | Ability | Best Hero Pairing | Priority | Unlock Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Phoenix |
Revives hero upon death with temporary invincibility | Archer Queen | 1 | 200k DE |
|
Frosty |
Area freeze slows nearby defenses during pushes | Grand Warden | 2 | 180k DE |
|
Diggy |
Burrows underground to ambush defensive buildings | Royal Champion | 3 | 190k DE |
|
Poison Lizard |
Poison spit that damages and slows nearby enemy defenses | Minion Prince | 4 | 175k DE |
Laboratory Priority — Top 10
The TH15 laboratory must establish Root Rider Smash as the primary war composition. Root Riders bypass walls entirely, eliminating the need for Wall Breakers or Jump Spells and creating a fundamentally different approach to ground-based attacks. Supporting troops like Yetis and Witches amplify the Root Rider push with tanking and sustained DPS respectively.[6, 11, 14]
| Rank | Troop / Spell | Max TH15 Level | Research Cost | Research Time | Strategic Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Root Rider |
Level 3 | 195k DE | 7d | Premier wall-ignoring ground troop for Smash compositions |
| 2 |
 Yeti |
Level 6 | 12.0M Elixir | 6d 12h | Heavy tank that amplifies Root Rider push survivability |
| 3 |
 Witch |
Level 6 | 10.5M Elixir | 6d | Skeleton generation provides sustained DPS and distraction |
| 4 |
 Hog Rider |
Level 12 | 175k DE | 6d 12h | Continued Hybrid meta viability alongside Root Rider Smash |
| 5 |
 Recall Spell |
Level 3 | 155k DE | 6d | Saves hero-pet combos from Monolith kill zones |
| 6 |
 Heal Spell |
Level 10 | 10.0M Elixir | 6d | Sustains Hog Rider and Miner packs through Scattershot zones |
| 7 |
 Lava Hound |
Level 7 | 11.0M Elixir | 6d 12h | Tank for Lalo compositions as alternative to ground-based meta |
| 8 |
 Balloon |
Level 11 | 10.5M Elixir | 6d | Core DPS for Lalo alongside Lava Hound tanking |
| 9 |
 Freeze Spell |
Level 9 | 9.5M Elixir | 5d 12h | Neutralizes Monolith and multi-target Infernos during pushes |
| 10 |
 Invisibility Spell |
Level 3 | 145k DE | 5d 12h | Enables invisible blimp dives past Monolith detection range |
Pro Tip — Equipment Ore Management
Hero equipment uses a separate resource called Ores (Shiny, Glowy, and Starry). Prioritize spending Starry Ore on Giant Arrow (Archer Queen) first — its massive ranged damage output provides the highest immediate combat return among all equipment options at TH15.
Detailed Upgrade Strategy
Day-One Builder Logic
The TH15 builder assignment distributes across three critical structures that each create unique progression axes. The Monolith is prioritized as Builder 1 because its HP-percentage damage mechanic has no alternative — no other defense at any Town Hall level provides proportional damage scaling against tanky troops. The Blacksmith as Builder 2 begins the hero equipment chain, which takes months to fully develop and provides benefits that compound over time as equipment levels increase. The Laboratory as Builder 3 ensures Root Rider research begins during the TH boost window, establishing the dominant war composition within the first two weeks of TH15.[11, 13]
Optimal Defense Progression
After the Monolith and Spell Tower are operational, defensive progression follows a strict heavy-defense-first protocol. The Eagle Artillery and Scattershots receive priority during Phase 3 because they provide area denial that complements the Monolith's single-target damage. Positioning the Monolith centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks creates a defensive core that requires multiple Freeze Spells to penetrate, consuming valuable spell capacity that attackers would otherwise use offensively.[3, 8, 11]
Pitfalls and What NOT to Upgrade First
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Do not skip the Blacksmith in favor of additional defense upgrades. Hero equipment provides multiplicative stat boosts that scale with hero levels — delaying equipment development wastes the compounding benefit across all remaining hero level-ups. Do not upgrade point defenses before the Monolith and Spell Tower are maxed. Cannons and Archer Towers provide negligible defensive improvement compared to the Monolith's HP-percentage damage and the Spell Tower's CC enhancement mechanics.[11, 15]
Meta Analysis — War & Farming (2026)
Root Rider Smash — The Dominant War Strategy
Root Rider Smash has replaced Hybrid as the primary three-star strategy at TH15 in 2026. The composition deploys Root Riders supported by Yetis and Witches in a broad frontal push that ignores wall compartments entirely. The Archer Queen with Phoenix pet executes a deep flanking charge to eliminate key defenses, while the Grand Warden with Frosty provides area freeze support for the main Root Rider pack. The Royal Champion with Diggy handles backend cleanup, and the Barbarian King with Mighty Yak creates funnel entries on the opposite flank.[6, 14]
The key advantage of Root Rider Smash over previous meta compositions is the elimination of wall-breaking dependency. Traditional strategies like GoWiWi and LaLo required precise wall breaker deployment or Jump Spell placement. Root Riders simply path through walls, dramatically reducing the execution complexity and increasing the consistency of three-star results across varying base layouts.
Root Rider Farming — Crystal League Dominance
At TH15, Root Rider farming in Crystal League (2000-2600 trophies) provides exceptional resource returns with minimal spell investment. A simple composition of 8 Root Riders with 4 Heal Spells consistently reaches Town Hall cores, destroying storages and the Town Hall for both the loot bonus and star bonus. The Phoenix pet on the Grand Warden provides a safety net, and the entire army trains in under 20 minutes, enabling rapid farming cycles that accumulate 20+ million gold and elixir per extended session.[13]
Community Research & Reddit Debates
Community consensus at TH15 centers on two key debates: Monolith placement and Spell Tower mode selection. The overwhelming recommendation is central Monolith placement within the base core, ideally adjacent to the Town Hall. This positioning ensures the Monolith targets the highest-HP troops that inevitably reach the center during multi-phase attacks, maximizing its percentage-based damage potential against exactly the troops that need to survive.[11, 15]
The Spell Tower mode debate is more nuanced. Rage mode dominates among competitive war clans because it enrages Clan Castle defenders, dramatically increasing their kill potential during critical defensive engagements. Poison mode is preferred in Legend League and trophy-pushing contexts where Witch spam and Bat Spell compositions are more prevalent. Invisibility mode sees occasional use in anti-Root Rider layouts where cloaking the Monolith forces Root Riders to retarget away from the core.[2, 5, 11]
Track Your TH15 Progress
Use the ClashOS Upgrade Tracker to monitor Monolith levels, hero equipment progression, pet unlocks, and Root Rider research completion.
Open Upgrade Tracker →Frequently Asked Questions
The Monolith is a massive single-target defense that deals damage based on a percentage of the target's maximum HP. This makes it uniquely effective against high-HP troops like Golems, Yetis, and heroes, fundamentally changing how attackers must plan their entry points. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
The Spell Tower is a defensive building that can be set to one of three modes — Rage, Invisibility, or Poison. When enemy troops enter its radius, it casts the selected spell effect on nearby defending troops or against attackers, depending on the mode chosen. Moving from TH15 to TH16 should happen once your Monolith is maxed, Root Riders are level 3, and your Archer Queen and Royal Champion are at their level caps. TH16 unlocks the Multi-Archer Tower merged defense and the Spirit Fox pet, both of which provide a bigger war impact than maxing point defenses or walls at TH15. Prioritize offense benchmarks, not defensive completeness, when deciding to move up.
Rage mode is the most consistently effective Spell Tower setting at TH15. It enrages nearby Clan Castle troops and heroes, dramatically increasing their DPS during defensive engagements. Poison mode is a strong alternative against Witch and Bat spam. Moving from TH15 to TH16 should happen once your Monolith is maxed, Root Riders are level 3, and your Archer Queen and Royal Champion are at their level caps. TH16 unlocks the Multi-Archer Tower merged defense and the Spirit Fox pet, both of which provide a bigger war impact than maxing point defenses or walls at TH15. Prioritize offense benchmarks, not defensive completeness, when deciding to move up.
Build the Monolith first. Its HP-percentage damage mechanic has no defensive equivalent and forces attackers to alter pathing. The Spell Tower enhances existing defenses but does not create the same level of strategic disruption on its own. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
TH15 introduces the Hero Equipment system through the Blacksmith. Each hero can equip two pieces of equipment that grant passive stat boosts and active abilities. Key unlocks include Giant Arrow for the Queen and Rage Vial for the King. The Blacksmith level 8 unlocks epic equipment upgrades up to level 21. Prioritize farming Glowy and Starry ores in daily multiplayer Star Bonuses and Clan Wars. Funnel your ores into S-tier equipment like the Giant Gauntlet and Frozen Arrow first, as these pieces offer the highest return on investment in war battles.
TH15 unlocks Frosty (area freeze), Diggy (underground surprise attacks), and Poison Lizard (poison spit). These expand the pet roster from four to seven, providing specialized utility for different attack compositions. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
The Root Rider is the premier offensive troop at TH15. It rides a giant root system that smashes through walls, eliminating the need for Wall Breakers or Jump Spells in ground-based strategies. Root Rider Smash is the dominant war meta at this level. The Root Rider is the premier offensive troop at TH15, capable of breaking walls automatically as it paths through bases. Pair Root Riders with Super Bowlers or Witches in a Smash composition. Bring multiple Overgrowth spells to freeze perimeter defenses, forcing your main push directly into the core to secure easy three-stars.
Approximately 540 days of total builder time after the October 2025 economy reductions, down from 820 days. With Gold Pass and strategic hammer usage, calendar time compresses to roughly 9 to 11 months of active play. Maxing TH15 requires approximately 540 days of total builder time. COMPRESS this timeline by using Hammers of Building on the longest 16-day defense upgrades. Staggering your builders by 48 hours ensures you can easily farm the required resources without leaving builders idle, maximizing your overall progression efficiency.
Root Rider Smash is the strongest and most consistent three-star strategy at TH15 in 2026. Root Riders bypass walls entirely, supported by Yetis and Witches for tanking and DPS, while Queen Charge with Phoenix pet ensures deep flank control. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Barbarian King and Archer Queen reach level 85, Grand Warden reaches level 55, and Royal Champion reaches level 40. The Minion Prince reaches level 60. All heroes gain significant power spikes from the hero equipment system. Moving from TH15 to TH16 should happen once your Monolith is maxed, Root Riders are level 3, and your Archer Queen and Royal Champion are at their level caps. TH16 unlocks the Multi-Archer Tower merged defense and the Spirit Fox pet, both of which provide a bigger war impact than maxing point defenses or walls at TH15. Prioritize offense benchmarks, not defensive completeness, when deciding to move up.
Yes. The Blacksmith enables hero equipment crafting and upgrades. Hero equipment provides massive stat multipliers that scale independently of hero levels, making the Blacksmith one of the highest-ROI structures at TH15. The Blacksmith level 8 unlocks epic equipment upgrades up to level 21. Prioritize farming Glowy and Starry ores in daily multiplayer Star Bonuses and Clan Wars. Funnel your ores into S-tier equipment like the Giant Gauntlet and Frozen Arrow first, as these pieces offer the highest return on investment in war battles.
The Phoenix revives its paired hero upon death, granting a second life with temporary invincibility. It is best paired with the Archer Queen to extend Queen Charge pushes through lethal damage zones that would normally terminate the charge. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Place the Monolith in the core compartment near the Town Hall. Its HP-percentage damage is most valuable against tanking troops that enter the base center, such as Golems, Yetis, and heroes pushing through the core. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
The Recall Spell reaches level 3 at TH15. The increased capacity allows recalling more troops per cast, making it essential for saving hero-pet combinations from Monolith kill zones and repositioning Root Rider packs. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
Frosty is excellent on the Grand Warden at TH15. Its area freeze ability slows nearby defenses, buying critical seconds for the main army push. The slow effect stacks with Poison Tower effects for devastating defensive suppression. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Archer Queen: Giant Arrow plus Healer Puppet for Queen Charge. Barbarian King: Giant Gauntlet plus Rage Vial for tanking. Royal Champion: Hog Rider Puppet plus Haste Vial for speed dives. Grand Warden: Eternal Tome plus Life Gem for aura protection. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Rush to TH16 once your Royal Champion reaches level 40, Root Riders are maxed, and your Monolith is at maximum level. TH16 unlocks the Multi-Archer Tower and Merged Defenses, which provide substantial defensive upgrades. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
Super Goblin farming remains the most efficient method at TH15. The Phoenix pet on the Grand Warden provides a second-life mechanic that extends farming runs. Alternatively, Root Rider farming in Crystal League yields massive loot with minimal spell investment. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Diggy burrows underground and surfaces near defensive buildings, dealing surprise damage. It is best paired with the Royal Champion, as its underground movement complements her defense-seeking AI by softening targets before she reaches them. Each pet at TH15 serves a specific strategic role. The Phoenix is best on the Archer Queen for Queen Charge survival, not the Barbarian King — the second life extends her push through Monolith kill zones. Frosty on the Grand Warden slows core defenses during the critical push phase. Diggy on the Royal Champion provides underground stun that helps her eliminate high-value defenses without taking return fire.
Yes, the Monolith deals HP-percentage damage to all troops including heroes. This is particularly devastating against high-HP heroes like the Barbarian King. Attackers must either avoid the Monolith's range or use Freeze Spells to neutralize it during hero pushes. The Monolith changes how attackers path through your base. Place it centrally with Scattershots covering its flanks to create a kill zone that forces attackers to commit multiple Freeze Spells. The Monolith pairs well with the Spell Tower set to Poison mode, as the slow effect keeps high-HP troops in the Monolith's range longer for additional percentage-based hits.
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