While this guide focuses specifically on the new Smasher and Longshot mechanics, there are massive changes to the rest of the game. For a complete breakdown of every confirmed feature, check out our Clash of Clans TH18 Update Guide.
The TH18 Guardian system flips defence on its head.
Your Town Hall no longer fires.
You now choose a Guardian.
Here is the full breakdown.
How The TH18 Guardian Choice System Works
Your TH18 has a slot for one Guardian.
Pick Smasher or Longshot.
The Guardian activates when troops step in range.
If your Town Hall drops the Guardian still fights until it dies.
This gives you more custom defence paths.
Smasher Guardian Full Breakdown
Role: Ground tank
HP: 16000
DPS: 700
Bonus: Gains sixty percent more damage after TH destruction
Extra: Drops a rage zone on death
Smasher slows pushes.
It wastes time.
It shreds heroes if they stand still.
This Guardian works well for people who want long fights.
Best Bases For Smasher
Box bases
Anti 2 designs
Ring bases with tight cores
War bases that want time fails
Weak Spots Of Smasher
It can be frozen
Root Riders ignore it
Head Hunters ignore it
Longshot Guardian Full Breakdown
Role: Long range splash
HP: 11000
DPS: 450
Extra: Explodes for roughly 1000 damage
Longshot hits from a distance.
It chips down clumped troops and air squads.
This Guardian helps stop early value attacks.
Best Bases For Longshot
Spread out layouts
Anti spam bases
Bases that want long-range chip
Weak Spots Of Longshot
Can be frozen
Does not stall heroes well
Weak to heavy heals
Smasher vs Longshot Which One Is Better
Pick Smasher for war.
Pick Longshot for farming and spread layouts.
Smasher gives more stall time.
Longshot gives more reach.
For the full TH18 Guide checkout:
Coc Th18 Update Guide