Best Hero Equipment & Pets for Every Army [Updated]

Hey Clashers,

As we dive into the world of Clash of Clans, understanding the best hero equipment and pets after recent balance changes is crucial. Whether you're a seasoned Town Hall 17 player or progressing through the lower levels, selecting the right combination of hero equipment and pets can greatly impact the success of your attack strategies.

In this Clash of Clans Guide, we’ll break down some of the top combinations and how to use them for the most popular attack strategies in Clash of Clans.

Are You Using the Best Pet & Hero Eqiupments for Your Attack? Here’s How to Find Out

Choosing the right pet can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn't have to be. Each pet has unique abilities that pair well with specific heroes and attack strategies.

For example, Diggy’s ability to stun defenses can be game-changing for ground armies, while the Phoenix is crucial for air strategies. But are you really using the best pet for your attack?

Let’s break down how to match pets with heroes and why getting this right is key to winning more battles.

Hero Equipment & Pet Hacks: What the Pros Know That You Don’t

Ever wonder how the top Clash of Clans players make their attacks look effortless? It’s not just about their troop combinations — they know how to get the most out of their hero equipment.

From prioritizing certain items like the Rage Gem to optimizing gear based on their army composition, these small tweaks can make a huge difference.

Let’s dive into some of these pro-level hacks and show you how the right equipment can elevate your attacks to the next level.

▶️Best Hero Equipment & Pet Combo in Clash of Clans!

We’re about to reveal the top Hero Equipment and Pet combinations, not just for a few strategies, but for many you might not even know existed. Don’t worry though—we’ve broken down each army with clear visuals, so you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about! 

Top HERO EQUIPMENT + PET Builds After BALANCE CHANGES | Clash of Clans Best Attack Strategies

▶️ Today Hooked is going to show the best builds/combinations for heroes and pets for 12 of the best/most popular attack strategies at all town hall levels in 2025.

Fireball Rocket Loons

If you love watching enemy defenses explode, this attack is for you!

• Hero Equipment Priority: Earthquake Boots > Spiky Ball > Magic Mirror > Healer Puppet
• Pet Choices: Unicorn, Jelly, or Frosty (Unicorn for healing, Jelly for extra mobility but riskier)
• Royal Champion: Phoenix (unless you prefer it on the King)

The goal? Wipe out defenses quickly with massive damage. No need for Electr Boots—your Royal Champion is all about destruction!

Fireball Super Witches

Massive troops, massive damage!

• Hero Equipment: Electr Boots + Haste Vial
• Pet Choices: Tanky Valkyries to back up the Royal Champion

Forget the Hog Puppet—you don’t need extra healing. Instead, let your Valks do the tanking while your heroes bring the pain!

Hydra

A powerhouse air attack that comes in two flavors: 1-2 Clones or 3 Clones.

• 1-2 Clones: Rage Gem for extra spell flexibility.
• 3 Clones: Healing Tome, since you’re likely also running Recall for your Queen.
• Pet Priority: Minion Prince + Jelly (for insane damage boost)

Use Giant Arrow to set up a funnel, Recall your Queen and Healers, then unleash destruction. Royal Champion is key here—get her in and watch bases crumble!

E-Dragons

Zap, zap, zap! Chain damage galore!

• Royal Champion: Minion Prince (avoids pulling CC troops)
• Warden: Phoenix (better than Owl to avoid breaking chains)
• King: Frosty
• Queen: Diggy (Unicorn is too fragile)

The goal? Keep CC troops out of play and let those dragons wreak havoc!

Queen Charge Lalo

A high-skill strategy that can still dominate!

• Royal Champion: Hog Puppet (extra healing + invisibility)
• Warden: Frozen Arrow (essential for Queen Charge)
• Equipment Options: Mirror Clone > Invisibility Vial

This attack thrives when your Queen stays alive long enough to carve a path for your air troops. Precision is key!

Super Bowler Smash

An underrated but powerful strategy.

• Equipment: Rage Gem (fewer Rage Spells needed)
• Queen: Frozen Arrow (extra DPS + slowdown)
• Warden: Earthquake Boots (opens up the base)

Keep your Bowlers alive, rage them up, and watch everything fall apart!

Electro Titan Smash

Tanky troops that wreck bases!

• Pet Priority: Yak (helps Titans break walls quickly)
• Queen: Healer Puppet (since she’s not going inside)
• Royal Champion: Hog Puppet (if tanking is available) or Haste Vial (for speed)

No need for Warden Walks here—just push through the base like a wrecking ball!

Super Archer Clone Root Riders

The best way to pull off this strategy.

• Key Changes from Hydra:
  • Swap Diggy for Owl
  • Swap Frozen Arrow for Healer Puppet

Clone your Super Archers and let them go crazy on defenses. Just be careful—this attack takes skill!

Root Rider Spam

The OG ground attack.

• King & Queen: Set the funnel
• Queen: Healer Puppet for extra survivability
• Royal Champion: Sometimes sent in solo
• CC Handling: Lizard (in case RC doesn’t get the job done)

A simple but effective strategy—get your Riders in and let them do the work!

Root Rider Spirit Walk

The strongest attack right now.

• Start with Spirit Walk:
  • Use 3-4 Invisibility Spells and a Recall
• Queen: Frozen Arrow (since she’s going inside)
• Warden: Diggy (instead of Lizard)

This attack is currently dominating—so if you’re not using it, you’re missing out!

Final Thoughts

• Best Hero Equipment? Phoenix & Frosty are must-haves.
• Best Barbarian King Combo? Earthquake Boots + Spiky Ball = OP.
• Best Queen Combo? Magic Mirror + Healer Puppet.
• Best Royal Champion Setup? Electr Boots are crazy strong, but Haste Vial and Hog Puppet also work.

Spend your Ores wisely, and dominate Clash of Clans!

Best Hero & Pet Combos Alone Won't Get You 3-Star Wins (But What Would?)

Learning the best hero equipment and pet combinations is a great start, but it’s only part of the equation. While picking the right combo sets the stage for success, the real challenge lies in executing the attack flawlessly to secure those 3 stars. That’s where our next level of support comes in.