TH18 Update Sneak Peeks Day 1 | Clash of Clans

Town Hall 18 is here with new Guardians, new levels, permanent Meteor Golem, new merged Super Wizard Tower and more!

Town Hall 18 Arrives

The era of Guardians begins

• TH18’s “weapon” isn’t a weapon at all—it’s the Guardian system, a first-of-its-kind defensive ally built into your Town Hall.
• No more targeting: attackers won’t treat the TH as a defense.
• Upgradeable Guardians: trained through a special TH-menu that uses a Builder.
• Guardians can’t defend during upgrades in normal attacks, but remain active in Wars and Ranked.
• Switch instantly between Longshot and Smasher with one tap.
• Tap the Guardian in your village view to see its patrol route in real time.

Smasher

The muscle behind your Town Hall.

• Melee Guardian—targets Ground & Air.
• Splash damage with every hit.
• Drops a Rage zone when defeated.
• Goes berserk when your TH falls.

Longshot

Precision from afar.

• Ranged Guardian—targets Ground & Air.
• Splash impact on every strike.
• Explodes on defeat, punishing clustered troops.

TH18 New Levels

Name	Level
Smasher	1-5
Longshot	1-5
Super Wizard Tower	1-2
Super Wizard Tower	1-2
Wizard Tower	1-17
Meteor Golem	1-3
Barracks	19
Spell Factory	9
Hero Hall	12
Elixir Storage	19
Gold Storage	19
Dark Elixir Storage	13
Laboratory	16
Clan Castle	14
Elixir Collector	17
Gold Mine	17
Dark Elixir Drill	11
Multi-Gear Tower	3
Air Defense	16
Multi-Archer Tower	4
Ricochet Cannon	4
Bomb Tower	13
Wall	19
Bomb	14
Air Bomb	13
Skeleton Trap	5
Spring Trap	13
Elixir Collector	1-3
Gold Mine	1-3
Dark Elixir Drill	1-3
Multi-Gear Tower	1-2
Air Defense	1-2
Multi-Archer Tower	1-2
Ricochet Cannon	1-2
Bomb Tower	1-2
Barbarian King	101-105
Archer Queen	101-105
Minion Prince	91-95
Grand Warden	76-80
Royal Champion	51-55
Poison Lizard	11-15
Giant	14
Wall Breaker	14
Wizard	14
P.E.K.K.A	13
Minion	14
Miner	12
Bowler	10
Thrower	4
Healer	11
Electro Dragon	9
Dragon Rider	6
Wall Wrecker	6

Meteor Golem Returns (Permanently)

The October limited troop becomes a mainstay.

• Now a permanent troop unlocking with the new Barracks level (TH17).
• 3 upgrade levels – two at TH17, one at TH18.
• Still your fiery frontline tank with impact explosions.

Merged Defense: Super Wizard Tower

Two towers, one devastating chain.

• Built by merging 2 Wizard Towers.
• Targets one troop, then chains to 15 others.
• 8-tile range (1 longer than classic Wizard Tower).
• Comes with 2 upgrade levels.

Gameplay Tweaks

Meta fine-tuning for smoother fights.

• Minion Prince: −1000 base HP; +500 HP on all equipment to balance defense.
• Giant Arrow Lv 18: damage buffed 1950 → 2000 (to still destroy Supercharged TH18 Air Defs).
• Heal Spell: duration +300 ms; TH17 heal per sec +2.
• Clan Perk boost: Level 7 Clans can now donate up to 4 spells (previously 3).
• TH17 Troop Buffs:
  • Giant +100 HP, +2 DPS
  • Minion +4 HP, +2 DPS
  • Bowler +50 HP, +4 DPS
  • Super Giant +100 HP, +5 DPS
  • Electro Dragon +200 HP
  • Dragon Rider +10 DPS
  • Super Bowler +100 HP, +10 DPS
  • Super Minion +100 HP, +5 DPS
  • Thrower +100 HP, +10 DPS

Economy & Progression

Faster, cheaper, richer.

• Upgrade times & costs reduced for many TH16–17 troops, heroes, and defenses.
• Added min/max resource values for TH18 chest drops.
• Added TH18 loot, League, and Star Bonus values for Ranked battles.

Clan War League Shop Update

Resource management just got a rethink.

• Resource Potion cost increases from 5 → 10 medals.
• Part of a long-term plan to make CWL participation feel more meaningful—rewarding players who spend medals throughout their journey, not those who hoard them.

That’s it for Day 1 of the November Sneak Peeks! Come back tomorrow for Day 2, where we’ll unpack even bigger surprises.

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