Defending your base in Clash of Clans is key to winning. Use this updated Defense Tier List to prioritize upgrades and stay ahead in January 2025.
S-Tier Defenses: Best of the Best
- Giga Inferno (Town Hall): Massive damage to grouped troops.
- Scattershot: Strong splash damage for air and ground.
- Eagle Artillery: Huge range, perfect for spam attacks.
- X-Bows: Reliable and long-range for air/ground.
A-Tier Defenses: Still Powerful
- Inferno Tower: Single mode for heroes, multi for swarms.
- Air Sweeper: Disrupts air troops like Electro Dragons.
- Wizard Tower: Splash damage, good for hordes.
B-Tier Defenses: Decent but Situational
- Bomb Tower: Solid vs. swarms but short range.
- Tesla Farm: Good for surprises but weak to splash.
- Archer Tower: Reliable but outshined by higher tiers.
C-Tier Defenses: Needs Good Placement
- Mortar: Decent vs. low-HP troops, easy to avoid.
- Cannon: Basic but lacks versatility.
- Air Defense: Only good for air-heavy attacks.
Best Clash of Clans Defenses for All Town Halls
No matter your Town Hall level, some defenses shine across the board. Focus on key structures like Scattershots, Eagle Artillery, and Inferno Towers to maximize your base’s strength.
At lower Town Halls, prioritize versatile defenses like Wizard Towers and X-Bows to counter early attackers. For higher levels, Giga Inferno and Air Sweepers are must-haves to handle advanced strategies.
How to Use This Tier List
- Upgrade S-Tier defenses first for maximum impact.
- Use A-Tier to fill gaps in coverage.
- Combine defenses: Air Sweeper + Air Defense for anti-air, Bomb Tower + Wizard Tower for anti-ground.
Counter Popular Attacks
- Electro Dragons: Place Air Sweepers strategically.
- Queen Charge: Use Scattershots and Single Infernos.
- Hog/Miners: Bomb Towers and Spring Traps work well.
Optimize for Your Town Hall Level
Best Clash of Clans Defenses for Town Hall
Your Town Hall level determines which defenses you can use and how to arrange them. For the best results, prioritize S-Tier defenses like Giga Inferno and Scattershots, and adapt your strategy to counter popular attacks at your level.
- TH13: Focus on Scattershots.
- TH14: Upgrade Eagle Artillery and Air Sweepers.
- TH15-16: Centralize Giga Inferno with Scattershots around it.