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Clash of Clans Super Guide
Clash of Clans Super Guide
eBook
Your Guide to Mastering the
Game with Tips, Tricks, Cheats
and Strategies!
Contents
Game Basics .................................................................................... 5
The Story ...................................................................................... 5
Tips & Tricks ................................................................................... 7
Toughening Up Your Defense ....................................................... 7
Making the Most of Multiplayer Battles ......................................... 7
Gaining More Gems ...................................................................... 9
Clearing the Field ...................................................................... 9
Achievements ......................................................................... 10
Missions ..................................................................................... 11
Purchasing Resources ................................................................. 12
Elixir Collector ........................................................................ 12
Gold Mine ............................................................................... 13
Builders Hut ........................................................................... 13
Elixir Storage/Gold Storage ..................................................... 13
Army Camp ............................................................................. 13
Barracks .................................................................................. 13
Game Basics
Clash of Clans is a renowned game from a Finland-based video
game company Supercell, which has risen to prominence with the
release of this game. Released on the 2nd of August, 2012 on the
iOS platform, this game has been on the top download charts ever
since.
The game is available as a free app on iTunes, but the makers also
introduced a feature where players were charged money to advance
further in the game. This feature skyrocketed the companys profits
and made the game one of the most popular apps on the iOS
platform. Users of the Apple products are in love with this game.
The Story
Clash of Clans is an online multiplayer game from the Strategy
genre, where every player has a village to build. The in-game
currency is in the form of gold, elixir and dark elixir, and each
player is given 500 gems in the beginning, from which they have to
construct buildings, hire troops and train them for attack and
defense. More gems can either be bought by paying at the iTunes
store, or by completing the tasks given in the game.
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One thing you can be sure of is if you clear 500 obstacles from your
field, you will get 20 gems!
Achievements
There are a number of achievements you can earn to get more
gems. Most of them are related to completing certain milestones in
the game. For instance, you will get a gem bonus when you unlock
dragons in the game or if you have increased the size of your gold
coffer.
The trophies you earn during the battles are also a way you can get
more gems. For instance, you will receive 450 gems if you have
earned 1,250 trophies in multiplayer battles. So, keep on earning
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Missions
Often you wander around aimlessly wondering what to do next. The
missions and quests you have to complete are done and dusted and
there seems to be nothing new to do. However, the game isnt over
till its over. The new missions that you have to complete pop up in
the corner of your screen. Make sure you check each and every
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message that you receive during the game. They usually lead you to
your next mission.
Purchasing Resources
There are many items that you can buy from the Shop using Elixirs
and Gold that you have earned during your quests. They include:
Elixir Collector
The Elixir Collectors arethe places where the Elixir is produced.
Upgrade the collector to get more Elixir. You have to pay 150 Gold
for this.
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Gold Mine
The Gold Mine is like the Elixir Collector, but the difference is that it
produces Gold. The price for this is 150 Elixir.
Builders Hut
The Builders Hut can be set up for 500 gems. Without the builders
on your side, there is little you can do so this is one of the most
important resources in the game.
Army Camp
The Army Camp is where the troops reside. You can set one up for
250 Elixir.
Barracks
Barracks are used for training your troops which is extremely
important. These cost 200 Elixir.
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These are just some of the resources you can purchase using Gold,
Elixir and Gems. Among the other things you can buy are:
Bombs
Walls
Cannons
Giant Bombs
Archer Towers
Laboratory
Wizard Tower
Mortars
Air Defense
Shields (24 Hours, One Week, Fortnight)
Dropping Trophies
When you are playing Clash of Clans using this guide, it is possible
that you earn more trophies than you can manage. You can drop the
trophies as long as you have a Hero. Simply pick a fight with
someone, dont do any attacking and make sure the Hero isnt
attacked. This will cause you to drop some trophies without wasting
any other resources.
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Resources
The resources you earn are numerous and they will keep increasing
as you play. However, if you arent using a Shield, you will lose all
the resources that you have at the end of the day. Therefore, if you
dont have a shield, it is a good idea to use up all the resources you
have stored up till then.
Clans
The main idea behind Clash of Clans is that you join a clan and lead
it to victory. To join a Clan, you will have to set up your Castle first.
This way, you can start fighting other players and start winning
rewards and resources. You can increase your Clan by inviting your
Facebook and Game Center friends.
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These are just some of the tips & tricks you can follow in Clash of
Clans to get started off on the right foot. By no means are these the
only ones you have. As you keep playing, you will discover more
tricks along the way.
The purpose of providing these tips & tricks is to ensure you can
start playing the game without delay and in the best way possible.
However, you will need something more advanced to really get
going and achieve success in the game.
For that purpose, you will find a number of cheats you can use to
upgrade your resources, troops and buildings in order to complete
the game quickly!
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Cheats
No matter what game, you always need cheats, sometimes when you
need them or just for the fun of it. Some cheats are listed which will
make your game more fun.
instances where the battle is tough and you find it extremely hard to
get through even after multiple attempts. The thing is that you can
actually quit the battle midway and show the white flag and yet gain
trophies.
For this, you need to avoid casting any spells and you should not
deploy your troops. Also, the option to Surrender should not be
visible on the screen at the time you quit the battle. This way, you
can keep your trophies.
Initially, you will have to rely on having a large army as during the
early stages, you havent unlocked the soldiers that specialize in
killing certain species. Practice makes perfect and that is the mantra
you should follow when going into battle.
Lightning Spells
Over time, you will discover a number of Spells in Clash of Clans.
The Rage Spell is a perennial favorite, no wonder that its so
powerful. That being said, all the Spells are powerful and have
specific uses. However, it is the Lightning Spell which can get you
out of a tight corner.
You might have forgotten about the Lightning Spell given that it
appears weak. When upgraded to 4 Stars, the Spell becomes so
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Revenge
Simply speaking, you shouldnt wait to exact revenge on anyone
who attacks your clan. There is simply nothing you can gain by
waiting or delaying the attack. The Revenge option will show up on
the screen as soon as you have been attacked. Of course, you
cannot play the game 24/7 which leaves your clan vulnerable.
The game enables you to check the attackers base before you
launch your revenge attack. This way, you know exactly where
everything is and what kind of resources you can get your hands on.
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You can also prepare better as you know the opponents strength.
Attack ASAP and you will gain maximum rewards for it.
You can use these cheats to get ahead in the game. Without a
doubt, they will enable you to complete the game faster and ensure
you dont get stuck at any level.
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You are protected by a shield for the first 3 days of the game, which
means that you cannot be attacked, so you do not have to spend on
the defenses in the beginning.
In the first 48 hours, focus on upgrading the Gold mines and Elixir
collections as much as possible, so that you may be able to upgrade
your town hall easily. Build only one Elixir storage and Gold storage
in the beginning as it will be enough. You will know when to build
another one.
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Next, you must create barriers between the enemy troops and your
important buildings by making use of walls and traps. Walls are
effective in combating ground troops and they withstand a great
deal of damage. If positioned well, they provide excellent defense.
Non-important buildings, such as the Laboratory or Army camp,
may be placed outside the walls to distract enemies.
However, if there are gaps in the structure of the walls, or if they do
not surround the village properly, the enemies may benefit from this
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mistake and attack your village easily. Gaps between walls can also
be used as an effective technique to sweep out the enemy.
The gap must be in such a place that it is in the line of fire of the
defense units, so when a group of enemy troops wanders through
the gap in the wall, it will fall prey to the splash damage of your
units. Keep upgrading your walls so that you have the best
protection.
You can also place bombs or hidden traps in the openings to catch
unsuspecting trespassers. The walls are only effective for ground
troops, and those too can bypass them by using the Jump spell or
using Wall breakers, which create holes in walls enclosing important
buildings, and self-destruct. Make sure you have installed Air
defense before the air troops come flying in!
Each unit has some specifications, which are listed on the menu.
When selecting them, you must consider their terrain, type of
damage they inflict, what they target best, their damage rate and
the cost to train them.
These factors will help you select the best units for defending your
village. You ave to select units according to the defenses put up by
the enemy, so here are a few ideal situations which will help you
understand.
If you wish to target the defenses without having to go through the
whole maze, you may use balloons. These are hot-air balloons,
controlled by Wall breakers, which drop bombs on the enemys
resources. Although they are the slowest of all, they cause heavy
damage to ground troops.
They will destroy one defensive structure after another, unless
destroyed by any of the air troops, Wizard or Archer towers. The
path of the balloon is unpredictable, as it may go towards any
defensive unit after destroying the first one.
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There are two ground units that simply attack the nearest unit,
namely the Barbarians and P.E.K.K.A. The Barbarians are the first
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and the P.E.K.K.A the last of the units. Barbarians can be used to
destroy buildings outside of the walls, since they take on the closest
building and are weak against walls. The P.E.K.K.A happens to be
very strong, so it can be used to break through walls and destroy
defenses.
Air troops that act in the same manner as above are the Dragons,
which also attack the nearest object. They are very powerful troops,
combating against all kinds of defensive buildings.
Archers and Wizards are ranged units, being the only ground units
in the game which have to walk the terrain but can attack from over
the walls. They target the unit closest to them. Archers cannot
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attack over a wall which precedes two empty spaces, and they are
easy targets for all defense units.
Wizards shoot fireballs over the walls, but their range is low. They
can withstand a reasonable amount of damage, but they can be
knocked out by targeted attacks, which is why they must be
shielded by the larger troops.
Minions are also ranged units, but they can fly! It spits dark elixir on
the closest unit it can reach. They are the least useful of the troops,
since their damage per second is least, and they are also vulnerable
to air attacks.
If any of your troops need medical attention, fly in the Healers. They
will restore the health of the selected troop until it is fully healed or
dead, and then it chooses the next nearest target. If the targeted
unit is near some others, the Healer chooses to heal all of them, but
this feature is limited to a very short radius. The air defense strike is
the only thing that can bring it down.
Last, but not the least by any means, are the Wall breakers which, as
the name suggests, break through walls to make way for the other
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Farming Trophies
If you manage to defend your village or raid another village
successfully, you are awarded with trophies which are responsible
for your status among all players. The more trophies you have, the
more chances you have to appear on the Leader board, which
features the top 200 players.
If you are attacking a village and you obtain one star, by destroying
half the village or the town hall, you get more of the trophies you
have. For two stars, you get 2/3 trophies and for 3 stars, you get 3
trophies.
An easier way to get trophies is to farm for them. Yes, you heard it
right! Farmers leave their resource storages and town halls in the
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Matchmaking
The process of match making is entirely dependent upon the
trophies. No matter what your level or experience is, you can battle
with any player in the game. This process enables you to choose
your opponents according to your wish.
All you have to do is lose a few trophies intentionally, by attacking
the enemys base with one single unit. It will eventually be
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destroyed and you would lose some trophies. When the number of
trophies falls, you stand in the league of people less competitive
than you and you have a better chance to win from them.
Another tested method is to drop your trophy count drastically, and
then challenge less experienced players to battle with you. In this
way, you will easily win the trophies.
Learning to Raid
Raiding is quite similar to farming, as both are done to gain the
resources. Raiding doesnt center on trophies. It is done to gain
additional resources which are used to build your village and
upgrade buildings.
The resources in the game are elixir and gold, and gold is more
valuable to players as it can be used for walls and defense structure,
whereas elixir is restricted to units only.
The best raid is one in which the fewest number of units are used
and the easiest of the loot is raked in. Two factors have to be
considered here. Firstly, you need to consider the amount that can
be stolen and secondly, how much you would have to spend on
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troops and resources to carry out this heist. If the equation looks
good, then its a successful raid. Work out all these factors and then
carry out the raid.
The next thing to keep in mind is selecting the right village to carry
out the raid. You should check the total number of resources of that
player. If they are quite few, then its best to move on. But do not
expect very high resources either, since more resources mean
increased difficulty.
From the total resources calculated, you can also decipher where the
storages will be installed. If the resources are very high, then the
resources would be somewhere in the center, surrounded by walls.
All you have to do is break through the defense and rob the
storages of the resources.
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