'Clash of Clans' Tips, Strategy & Tricks

Clash of Clans

Soon after "Clash of Clans" debuted for the Android and iOS devices, the strategy game from Finland-based studio Supercell gained a strong following among mobile gamers.

Of course, in the online game, players need to take note of a few tactics in order to gain the upper hand against their opponents, according to the Fuse Joplin.

As all "Clash of Clans" players know, the strength of their forces lies in the amount of gold and elixir that they can accumulate. Through these resources, they can fortify their bases and upgrade their units.

Aside from bulking up, players can also utilize other actions to win their battles. For instance, when taking out a Goblin base, gamers can simply overwhelm the enemies using a horde of Barbarians.

 But for more complicated missions, such as conducting a siege on an enemy fortress, players can turn to more intricate strategies.

To prevent opposing forces from entering their bases, most players use a combination of barricades and cannons. However, players can easily go through this line of defense with the use of specific units.

For example, players can upgrade their barracks and create strong Giants. Aside from their strength, Giants have better resistance against cannon-fire than weaker units such as Barbarians.

However, players should not rely on Giants alone. They can supplement their attacking force with Wall Breakers, which are bomb-carrying skeletons, and an aerial force such as Balloons to take out the cannons and other enemy units.

It will also help their forces if they are accompanied by Healers to prolong the lives of their units.

For a more strategic approach, players can avoid attacking a fortress head-on. They can flank the enemy by attacking from the side or any part of the base that has a weak spot. However, before doing so, they should make sure that the sides of the base are not lined with bombs or other traps.