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Best TH16 armies

Best TH16 armies

The 5 strongest Town Hall 16 attacks right now, plus 3 easy armies that don't need Clan Castle. Picked from top players' and creators' army links (updated October 2026). Tap one to copy it into the game.

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Strongest TH16 armies

  1. 01

    Mass Throwers

    ground · medium

    Funnel both sides with Dragon Duke and Queen, then run the Throwers with Healers down the middle and use Freeze/Ice Block and Totems on the core.

    Heroes
    Grand WardenUnicornLife GemRage GemArcher QueenFrostyAction FigureMagic MirrorBarbarian KingSpirit FoxSnake BraceletSpiky BallDragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckFire Heart
    Troops
    Balloon1Healer5Super Barbarian2Super Wall Breaker3Ice Golem1Ruin Witch2Druid1Thrower8
    Spells
    Freeze Spell2Overgrowth Spell1Revive Spell2Totem Spell3
    Clan Castle
    Balloon1Minion2Ice Golem1Ruin Witch1Troop Launcher1Sky Wagon1Poison Spell1Ice Block Spell2
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  2. 02

    RC Charge Root Riders

    ground · hard

    Charge the Royal Champion in under Invisibility to delete key defenses, then recall her and push Root Riders, Valkyries and Healers behind the Dragon Duke/Queen funnel with Overgrowth and Rage.

    Heroes
    Dragon DukePhoenixFire HeartStun BlasterArcher QueenFrostyGiant ArrowAction FigureGrand WardenPoison LizardRage GemEternal TomeRoyal ChampionSpirit FoxElectro BootsRocket Spear
    Troops
    Balloon2Healer5Valkyrie4Baby Dragon1Super Barbarian4Rocket Balloon6Ice Golem2Siege Barracks1Battle Drill1Apprentice Warden1Root Rider4Troop Launcher1
    Spells
    Rage Spell1Invisibility Spell5Recall Spell1Overgrowth Spell1
    Clan Castle
    Minion1Super Minion4Sky Wagon1Freeze Spell1Totem Spell2
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  3. 03

    Dragon Rider Spam

    air · hard

    Funnel with Queen and Dragon Duke, then deploy the Dragons first and the Dragon Riders behind them with the Warden in air mode, Freeze and Totem on the air defenses.

    Heroes
    Archer QueenFrostyGiant ArrowHealer PuppetMinion PrinceElectro OwlMeteor StaffDark OrbGrand WardenLavaloon PuppetHealing TomeDragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckRocket Backpack
    Troops
    Balloon1Dragon7Baby Dragon1Dragon Rider5Ice Hound1
    Spells
    Rage Spell1Freeze Spell1Overgrowth Spell2Revive Spell1Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Minion1Rocket Balloon1Super Dragon1Sky Wagon2Freeze Spell2Totem Spell1
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  4. 04

    Mass Ruin Witch

    ground · medium

    Fireball the Warden onto stacked core defenses, funnel with the Dragon Duke and Queen, then send the Ruin Witches with Healers and Druids under Invisibility with Totems on the core.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingAngry JellyStick HorseGiant GauntletArcher QueenFrostyAction FigureMagic MirrorGrand WardenUnicornRage GemFireballDragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckFire Heart
    Troops
    Archer1Balloon2Wizard1Healer5Super Wall Breaker2Rocket Balloon3Ice Golem1Headhunter1Apprentice Warden1Ruin Witch4Druid2Furnace1
    Spells
    Freeze Spell1Earthquake Spell2Invisibility Spell3Overgrowth Spell1Ice Block Spell1Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Archer1Balloon1Minion1Baby Dragon1Rocket Balloon4Log Launcher1Troop Launcher1Poison Spell1Revive Spell1
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video
  5. 05

    Super Bowler Smash

    ground · medium

    Funnel with Dragon Duke and Queen, then send the Super Bowlers with Healers and Ice Golem into the core, using Freeze and Totems on the heaviest defenses.

    Heroes
    Archer QueenAngry JellyAction FigureMonolith ArrowBarbarian KingSpirit FoxSnake BraceletSpiky BallGrand WardenPoison LizardEternal TomeHeroic TorchDragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckFire Heart
    Troops
    Archer3Balloon2Healer5Baby Dragon1Super Wall Breaker2Ice Golem1Super Bowler5Apprentice Warden1Ruin Witch1
    Spells
    Rage Spell2Invisibility Spell3Recall Spell1Revive Spell1
    Clan Castle
    Ice Golem1Troop Launcher1Super Yeti1Sky Wagon1Poison Spell1Totem Spell2
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Easy TH16 armies — no Clan Castle needed

Simple plans that work with just your own army. Good for farming, Legend League and wars when nobody donates.

  1. 01

    Hydra Spam

    air · easy · no CC

    Line up the Queen's Giant Arrow and the Dragon Duke's Rocket Backpack dash on the Air Defenses to open the base, then send the Ice Hound, Dragons and Dragon Riders in one big line with the Minion Prince and Warden. Throw Totems on the hardest-hitting defenses and only Revive a hero after it falls; against a strong base this is a safe 2 stars, with 3 when the Air Defenses die early.

    Heroes
    Archer QueenFrostyGiant ArrowHealer PuppetMinion PrinceElectro OwlMeteor StaffDark OrbGrand WardenDiggyHealing TomeEternal TomeDragon DukePhoenixFire HeartRocket Backpack
    Troops
    Archer1Dragon7Minion2Baby Dragon1Dragon Rider5Ice Hound1
    Spells
    Rage Spell1Freeze Spell1Overgrowth Spell1Revive Spell1Totem Spell4
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video
  2. 02

    Root Rider Spam

    ground · easy · no CC

    Funnel with the King and Queen (the Healer Puppet keeps her alive) and put the Siege Barracks on the opposite side, then drop the Root Riders in one line with the Royal Champion alongside and the Druids, Valkyries and Rage behind. Overgrowth the Town Hall and leave it for last; expect a solid 2 stars on strong bases.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingPhoenixSpiky BallEarthquake BootsArcher QueenUnicornGiant ArrowHealer PuppetGrand WardenElectro OwlEternal TomeRage GemRoyal ChampionSpirit FoxHaste VialElectro Boots
    Troops
    Wizard1Valkyrie8Super Barbarian12Super Wall Breaker1Siege Barracks1Headhunter2Apprentice Warden1Root Rider6Druid2
    Spells
    Rage Spell3Jump Spell1Poison Spell1Overgrowth Spell1
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Guide
  3. 03

    E-Drag Balloon Spam

    air · easy · no CC

    Clear a sweeper with the Queen's Giant Arrow, then drop all the E-Drags and Balloons in one line on that side with the Stone Slammer helping and pop the Warden ability right away. Spread the Rages early and save a Freeze for the core; it is quick and safe on compact bases but only a reliable 2 stars on strong ones.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingFrostySnake BraceletSpiky BallArcher QueenUnicornGiant ArrowHealer PuppetGrand WardenElectro OwlEternal TomeRage GemRoyal ChampionPhoenixElectro BootsRocket Spear
    Troops
    Archer1Balloon9Baby Dragon2Super Wall Breaker1Electro Dragon8Stone Slammer1Headhunter1
    Spells
    Rage Spell3Freeze Spell5
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TH16 meta at a glance

  • Mass Throwers (ground, medium): Heroes: Grand Warden, Archer Queen, Barbarian King, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Balloon, 5 Healer, 2 Super Barbarian, 3 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Ice Golem, 2 Ruin Witch, 1 Druid, 8 Thrower. Spells: 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 3 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Balloon, 2 Minion, 1 Ice Golem, 1 Ruin Witch, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell.
  • RC Charge Root Riders (ground, hard): Heroes: Dragon Duke, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Royal Champion. Troops: 2 Balloon, 5 Healer, 4 Valkyrie, 1 Baby Dragon, 4 Super Barbarian, 6 Rocket Balloon, 2 Ice Golem, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Battle Drill, 1 Apprentice Warden, 4 Root Rider, 1 Troop Launcher. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 5 Invisibility Spell, 1 Recall Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Minion, 4 Super Minion, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Freeze Spell, 2 Totem Spell.
  • Dragon Rider Spam (air, hard): Heroes: Archer Queen, Minion Prince, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Balloon, 7 Dragon, 1 Baby Dragon, 5 Dragon Rider, 1 Ice Hound. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 1 Freeze Spell, 2 Overgrowth Spell, 1 Revive Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Minion, 1 Rocket Balloon, 1 Super Dragon, 2 Sky Wagon, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Totem Spell.
  • Mass Ruin Witch (ground, medium): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Archer, 2 Balloon, 1 Wizard, 5 Healer, 2 Super Wall Breaker, 3 Rocket Balloon, 1 Ice Golem, 1 Headhunter, 1 Apprentice Warden, 4 Ruin Witch, 2 Druid, 1 Furnace. Spells: 1 Freeze Spell, 2 Earthquake Spell, 3 Invisibility Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 1 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Archer, 1 Balloon, 1 Minion, 1 Baby Dragon, 4 Rocket Balloon, 1 Log Launcher, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Poison Spell, 1 Revive Spell.
  • Super Bowler Smash (ground, medium): Heroes: Archer Queen, Barbarian King, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 3 Archer, 2 Balloon, 5 Healer, 1 Baby Dragon, 2 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Ice Golem, 5 Super Bowler, 1 Apprentice Warden, 1 Ruin Witch. Spells: 2 Rage Spell, 3 Invisibility Spell, 1 Recall Spell, 1 Revive Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Ice Golem, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Super Yeti, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Totem Spell.
  • Hydra Spam (air, easy): Heroes: Archer Queen, Minion Prince, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Archer, 7 Dragon, 2 Minion, 1 Baby Dragon, 5 Dragon Rider, 1 Ice Hound. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 1 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 1 Revive Spell, 4 Totem Spell.
  • Root Rider Spam (ground, easy): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Royal Champion. Troops: 1 Wizard, 8 Valkyrie, 12 Super Barbarian, 1 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Siege Barracks, 2 Headhunter, 1 Apprentice Warden, 6 Root Rider, 2 Druid. Spells: 3 Rage Spell, 1 Jump Spell, 1 Poison Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell.
  • E-Drag Balloon Spam (air, easy): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Royal Champion. Troops: 1 Archer, 9 Balloon, 2 Baby Dragon, 1 Super Wall Breaker, 8 Electro Dragon, 1 Stone Slammer, 1 Headhunter. Spells: 3 Rage Spell, 5 Freeze Spell.

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TH16 army FAQ

What is the best TH16 army right now?

Mass Throwers. Funnel both sides with Dragon Duke and Queen, then run the Throwers with Healers down the middle and use Freeze/Ice Block and Totems on the core. Heroes: Grand Warden, Archer Queen, Barbarian King, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Balloon, 5 Healer, 2 Super Barbarian, 3 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Ice Golem, 2 Ruin Witch, 1 Druid, 8 Thrower. Spells: 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 3 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Balloon, 2 Minion, 1 Ice Golem, 1 Ruin Witch, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell.

What is the easiest TH16 army?

Hydra Spam — Line up the Queen's Giant Arrow and the Dragon Duke's Rocket Backpack dash on the Air Defenses to open the base, then send the Ice Hound, Dragons and Dragon Riders in one big line with the Minion Prince and Warden. Throw Totems on the hardest-hitting defenses and only Revive a hero after it falls; against a strong base this is a safe 2 stars, with 3 when the Air Defenses die early.

What is a good TH16 army without Clan Castle?

Hydra Spam, Root Rider Spam, E-Drag Balloon Spam. Line up the Queen's Giant Arrow and the Dragon Duke's Rocket Backpack dash on the Air Defenses to open the base, then send the Ice Hound, Dragons and Dragon Riders in one big line with the Minion Prince and Warden. Throw Totems on the hardest-hitting defenses and only Revive a hero after it falls; against a strong base this is a safe 2 stars, with 3 when the Air Defenses die early.

What is the best TH16 ground army?

Mass Throwers. Heroes: Grand Warden, Archer Queen, Barbarian King, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Balloon, 5 Healer, 2 Super Barbarian, 3 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Ice Golem, 2 Ruin Witch, 1 Druid, 8 Thrower. Spells: 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 3 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Balloon, 2 Minion, 1 Ice Golem, 1 Ruin Witch, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell.

What is the best TH16 air army?

Dragon Rider Spam. Heroes: Archer Queen, Minion Prince, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Balloon, 7 Dragon, 1 Baby Dragon, 5 Dragon Rider, 1 Ice Hound. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 1 Freeze Spell, 2 Overgrowth Spell, 1 Revive Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Minion, 1 Rocket Balloon, 1 Super Dragon, 2 Sky Wagon, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Totem Spell.

How do I copy a TH16 army into Clash of Clans?

On your phone, tap Open in Clash of Clans under an army. The game opens and asks which army slot to save it in. On a computer, tap Edit to tweak it in the army builder, or copy the link and send it to your phone.

Do I need max heroes for these TH16 armies?

No, but the creators who use them have near-max heroes and equipment. If you're missing a piece of equipment, swap it for the closest one you have. Some Clan Castle requests need a clanmate with a higher Town Hall.

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