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Best TH18 armies

Best TH18 armies

The 6 strongest Town Hall 18 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 TH18 armies

  1. 01

    Mass Thrower Smash

    ground · medium

    Dragon Duke and Queen open a side, then 10 Throwers walk in with 5 Healers, Druids and Ruin Witches while Totem and Ice Block spells cover the push.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingSpirit FoxSpiky BallSnake BraceletArcher QueenFrostyAction FigureHealer PuppetGrand WardenSneezyRage GemLife GemDragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckFire Heart
    Troops
    Healer5Super Wall Breaker1Ice Golem2Siege Barracks1Log Launcher1Ruin Witch2Druid2Thrower10Troop Launcher1
    Spells
    Poison Spell1Overgrowth Spell1Revive Spell2Ice Block Spell2Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Balloon2Ice Golem3Troop Launcher1Sky Wagon1Revive Spell2
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  2. 02

    Dragon Duke Charge Hydra

    air · hard

    Dragon Duke and Minion Prince clear and funnel one side, then drop 8 Dragons, 5 Dragon Riders, 5 Rocket Balloons and Inferno with the Warden in air mode and Totem and Freeze spells.

    Heroes
    Minion PrinceGreedy RavenMeteor StaffDark OrbArcher QueenFrostyGiant ArrowAction FigureGrand WardenSneezyEternal TomeHealing TomeDragon DukePhoenixFire HeartRevenge Deck
    Troops
    Archer2Dragon8Baby Dragon1Rocket Balloon5Inferno Dragon1Dragon Rider5Sky Wagon3
    Spells
    Rage Spell1Freeze Spell2Overgrowth Spell1Ice Block Spell3Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Balloon1Dragon Rider2Log Launcher1Sky Wagon1Revive Spell2
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  3. 03

    Dragon Rider and Inferno Totem

    air · medium

    Dragon Duke plus Royal Champion charge to clear the entry, then 8 Dragon Riders and 5 Inferno Dragons go in under Totem and Ice Block spells with the Warden in air mode.

    Heroes
    Dragon DukeAngry JellyRevenge DeckFire HeartRoyal ChampionPhoenixSeeking ShieldRocket SpearMinion PrinceGreedy RavenMeteor StaffDark OrbGrand WardenSneezyEternal TomeHealing Tome
    Troops
    Balloon1Minion6Baby Dragon2Inferno Dragon5Dragon Rider8Ice Hound1
    Spells
    Freeze Spell1Earthquake Spell1Overgrowth Spell1Ice Block Spell5Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Inferno Dragon1Super Dragon1Sky Wagon2Poison Spell1Revive Spell1Totem Spell1
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video
  4. 04

    Super Bowler Smash

    ground · easy

    Funnel with heroes and Super Wall Breakers, then 5 Super Bowlers with Healers go through the core under Rage, Freeze and Totem spells; the most forgiving ground army.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingSpirit FoxSnake BraceletSpiky BallArcher QueenAngry JellyMonolith ArrowAction FigureGrand WardenPoison LizardHeroic TorchEternal TomeDragon DukePhoenixFire HeartRevenge Deck
    Troops
    Archer1Balloon3Healer5Valkyrie1Baby Dragon2Super Wall Breaker4Ice Golem2Super Bowler5Headhunter1Log Launcher1Flame Flinger1Apprentice Warden1Troop Launcher1
    Spells
    Rage Spell2Freeze Spell2Poison Spell1Invisibility Spell2Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Archer1Yeti3Siege Barracks1Sky Wagon1Recall Spell1Revive Spell1
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video
  5. 05

    Root Rider Smash

    ground · medium

    Dragon Duke and Royal Champion open the sides, then 4 Root Riders and Valkyries with Healers run the walls as Rocket Balloons and Super Barbarians clean up under Invisibility and Totem spells.

    Heroes
    Dragon DukePhoenixRocket BackpackFire HeartArcher QueenFrostyAction FigureGiant ArrowGrand WardenSneezyRage GemEternal TomeRoyal ChampionSpirit FoxElectro BootsRocket Spear
    Troops
    Archer3Balloon3Healer5Minion1Valkyrie4Baby Dragon1Super Barbarian6Rocket Balloon6Ice Golem2Headhunter2Log Launcher3Apprentice Warden1Root Rider4
    Spells
    Poison Spell1Earthquake Spell3Invisibility Spell5Totem Spell2
    Clan Castle
    Super Valkyrie1Super Yeti1Sky Wagon2Recall Spell1Overgrowth Spell1
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  6. 06

    Fireball Super Minions

    hybrid · hard

    Warden Fireball and Rage Gem with Furnaces open the base, then Rocket Balloons and 8 Super Minions finish it under Earthquake, Invisibility and Totem spells.

    Heroes
    Barbarian KingSpirit FoxSpiky BallSnake BraceletArcher QueenFrostyGiant ArrowAction FigureGrand WardenSneezyFireballRage GemDragon DukePhoenixFire HeartRocket Backpack
    Troops
    Barbarian1Archer2Wall Breaker4Healer5Minion3Rocket Balloon7Ice Golem1Headhunter2Super Minion8Log Launcher1Flame Flinger1Druid2Troop Launcher1Furnace3
    Spells
    Poison Spell1Earthquake Spell5Invisibility Spell4Ice Block Spell1
    Clan Castle
    Super Valkyrie1Siege Barracks1Super Yeti1Sky Wagon1Recall Spell1Totem Spell2
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video

Easy TH18 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. Use Totems on the hardest-hitting defenses and Revive only after a hero falls; against a strong TH18 base this is a 2-star army that sometimes gets 3.

    Heroes
    Archer QueenFrostyGiant ArrowHealer PuppetMinion PrinceGreedy RavenMeteor StaffDark OrbGrand WardenSneezyHealing TomeEternal TomeDragon DukePhoenixFire HeartRocket Backpack
    Troops
    Dragon8Minion1Dragon Rider6Ice Hound1
    Spells
    Rage Spell1Freeze Spell2Revive Spell1Totem Spell5
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  2. 02

    Thrower Spam

    ground · easy · no CC

    Spam the Throwers on one side with the Healers behind and the Log Launcher heading for the Town Hall, with the King and Queen funneling the edges and the Ruin Witches following the push. Put Totems on the hardest hitters and Revive heroes only when they fall; without a Clan Castle expect 2 stars on strong bases.

    Heroes
    Dragon DukePhoenixRevenge DeckFire HeartGrand WardenSneezyLife GemRage GemArcher QueenUnicornMagic MirrorAction FigureBarbarian KingFrostySnake BraceletSpiky Ball
    Troops
    Balloon2Healer5Super Wall Breaker2Yeti1Siege Barracks1Log Launcher1Ruin Witch3Thrower10
    Spells
    Freeze Spell1Poison Spell1Revive Spell2Ice Block Spell2Totem Spell3
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video
  3. 03

    E-Drag Totem Spam

    air · easy · no CC

    Dive one side with the Dragon Duke and Queen first to remove the heaviest damage, then send the E-Drags in one clean line with the Warden ability in the hottest damage zone and a Totem on every Fire Spitter and long-range defense that tries to shoot them. Easy to run, but realistically 2 stars against a strong base.

    Heroes
    Archer QueenUnicornAction FigureGiant ArrowGrand WardenSneezyEternal TomeRage GemMinion PrincePhoenixMeteor StaffDark OrbDragon DukeSpirit FoxFire HeartElectro Fangs
    Troops
    Balloon2Dragon2Minion1Electro Dragon10Siege Barracks1
    Spells
    Poison Spell1Totem Spell10
    Open in Clash of Clans Edit Video

TH18 meta at a glance

  • Mass Thrower Smash (ground, medium): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 5 Healer, 1 Super Wall Breaker, 2 Ice Golem, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Log Launcher, 2 Ruin Witch, 2 Druid, 10 Thrower, 1 Troop Launcher. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 2 Balloon, 3 Ice Golem, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 2 Revive Spell.
  • Dragon Duke Charge Hydra (air, hard): Heroes: Minion Prince, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 2 Archer, 8 Dragon, 1 Baby Dragon, 5 Rocket Balloon, 1 Inferno Dragon, 5 Dragon Rider, 3 Sky Wagon. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 3 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Balloon, 2 Dragon Rider, 1 Log Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 2 Revive Spell.
  • Dragon Rider and Inferno Totem (air, medium): Heroes: Dragon Duke, Royal Champion, Minion Prince, Grand Warden. Troops: 1 Balloon, 6 Minion, 2 Baby Dragon, 5 Inferno Dragon, 8 Dragon Rider, 1 Ice Hound. Spells: 1 Freeze Spell, 1 Earthquake Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 5 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Inferno Dragon, 1 Super Dragon, 2 Sky Wagon, 1 Poison Spell, 1 Revive Spell, 1 Totem Spell.
  • Super Bowler Smash (ground, easy): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Archer, 3 Balloon, 5 Healer, 1 Valkyrie, 2 Baby Dragon, 4 Super Wall Breaker, 2 Ice Golem, 5 Super Bowler, 1 Headhunter, 1 Log Launcher, 1 Flame Flinger, 1 Apprentice Warden, 1 Troop Launcher. Spells: 2 Rage Spell, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Invisibility Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Archer, 3 Yeti, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Recall Spell, 1 Revive Spell.
  • Root Rider Smash (ground, medium): Heroes: Dragon Duke, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Royal Champion. Troops: 3 Archer, 3 Balloon, 5 Healer, 1 Minion, 4 Valkyrie, 1 Baby Dragon, 6 Super Barbarian, 6 Rocket Balloon, 2 Ice Golem, 2 Headhunter, 3 Log Launcher, 1 Apprentice Warden, 4 Root Rider. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 3 Earthquake Spell, 5 Invisibility Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Super Valkyrie, 1 Super Yeti, 2 Sky Wagon, 1 Recall Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell.
  • Fireball Super Minions (hybrid, hard): Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 1 Barbarian, 2 Archer, 4 Wall Breaker, 5 Healer, 3 Minion, 7 Rocket Balloon, 1 Ice Golem, 2 Headhunter, 8 Super Minion, 1 Log Launcher, 1 Flame Flinger, 2 Druid, 1 Troop Launcher, 3 Furnace. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 5 Earthquake Spell, 4 Invisibility Spell, 1 Ice Block Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Super Valkyrie, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Super Yeti, 1 Sky Wagon, 1 Recall Spell, 2 Totem Spell.
  • Hydra Spam (air, easy): Heroes: Archer Queen, Minion Prince, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 8 Dragon, 1 Minion, 6 Dragon Rider, 1 Ice Hound. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Revive Spell, 5 Totem Spell.
  • Thrower Spam (ground, easy): Heroes: Dragon Duke, Grand Warden, Archer Queen, Barbarian King. Troops: 2 Balloon, 5 Healer, 2 Super Wall Breaker, 1 Yeti, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Log Launcher, 3 Ruin Witch, 10 Thrower. Spells: 1 Freeze Spell, 1 Poison Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell, 3 Totem Spell.
  • E-Drag Totem Spam (air, easy): Heroes: Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Minion Prince, Dragon Duke. Troops: 2 Balloon, 2 Dragon, 1 Minion, 10 Electro Dragon, 1 Siege Barracks. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 10 Totem Spell.

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TH18 army FAQ

What is the best TH18 army right now?

Mass Thrower Smash. Dragon Duke and Queen open a side, then 10 Throwers walk in with 5 Healers, Druids and Ruin Witches while Totem and Ice Block spells cover the push. Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 5 Healer, 1 Super Wall Breaker, 2 Ice Golem, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Log Launcher, 2 Ruin Witch, 2 Druid, 10 Thrower, 1 Troop Launcher. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 2 Balloon, 3 Ice Golem, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 2 Revive Spell.

What is the easiest TH18 army?

Super Bowler Smash — Funnel with heroes and Super Wall Breakers, then 5 Super Bowlers with Healers go through the core under Rage, Freeze and Totem spells; the most forgiving ground army.

What is a good TH18 army without Clan Castle?

Hydra Spam, Thrower Spam, E-Drag Totem 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. Use Totems on the hardest-hitting defenses and Revive only after a hero falls; against a strong TH18 base this is a 2-star army that sometimes gets 3.

What is the best TH18 ground army?

Mass Thrower Smash. Heroes: Barbarian King, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 5 Healer, 1 Super Wall Breaker, 2 Ice Golem, 1 Siege Barracks, 1 Log Launcher, 2 Ruin Witch, 2 Druid, 10 Thrower, 1 Troop Launcher. Spells: 1 Poison Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 2 Revive Spell, 2 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 2 Balloon, 3 Ice Golem, 1 Troop Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 2 Revive Spell.

What is the best TH18 air army?

Dragon Duke Charge Hydra. Heroes: Minion Prince, Archer Queen, Grand Warden, Dragon Duke. Troops: 2 Archer, 8 Dragon, 1 Baby Dragon, 5 Rocket Balloon, 1 Inferno Dragon, 5 Dragon Rider, 3 Sky Wagon. Spells: 1 Rage Spell, 2 Freeze Spell, 1 Overgrowth Spell, 3 Ice Block Spell, 2 Totem Spell. Clan Castle: 1 Balloon, 2 Dragon Rider, 1 Log Launcher, 1 Sky Wagon, 2 Revive Spell.

How do I copy a TH18 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 TH18 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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