Hey Chief,
Town Hall 16 is packed with complexity — hero equipment, new defenses, and an evolving meta. To stay ahead, you need not just strong troops, but the right strategy. With the latest meta shifts and balance adjustments, these are the top 5 attack strategies dominating TH16 right now.
We’ve broken down each attack with a quick overview, how to use it effectively, and army links so you can deploy them instantly.
Why Should Players Use These Armies?
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🔥 These are meta-relevant, proven strategies used by top players.
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✅ All armies include updated Hero Equipment combinations.
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🧠 Options range from easy to skilled, depending on your comfort level.
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💥 Each strategy is tested and can 3-star max bases with (maybe even without) the right execution.
Best TH16 Attack Strategies + Army Link
Let’s break down the top 5 TH16 attack strategies that can help you claim victory every time.
Here's the list of Top 5 armies:
1. Super Witch Druid Fireball
Army Link: https://link.clashofclans.com/en/?action=CopyArmy&army=u3x28-3x66-1x75-8x123-1x97-1x82-1x23-3x6s2x10-3x2-1x3-1x9
This strategy is an unstoppable ground powerhouse. Despite recent nerfs to other parts of the game, this composition remains untouched and lethal.
How to Use:
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Use Fireball to funnel the queen side and break open outer compartments.
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Deploy Siege Barracks with Queen on one side.
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Use King + Super Witches with Druids through the core.
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Earthquake Boots help open up walls when wall breakers aren’t enough.
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Clone Druids to boost mid-attack healing and support.
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Royal Champion supports the core push or cleanup.
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Great for safe triples, even with mistakes.
2. Dragon Clone
Army Link: https://link.clashofclans.com/en/?action=CopyArmy&army=u12x8-8x5-1x23-2x1-3x10-1x82-2x28-1x52s3x2-1x16-1x17-1x9
A high-power air spam that can handle tough TH16 layouts with ease. Less skill-intensive than some other air comps, but still devastating.
How to Use:
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Use King + Queen far from the Clan Castle to avoid pulling it early.
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Deploy Dragons + Balloons with Warden and Stone Slammer or Blimp.
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Clone Balloons behind the Town Hall, not on it.
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Use Rage + Freeze on entry and near key defenses.
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RC can dive through the core or flank depending on base.
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Owl on Warden for extra DPS; avoid Phoenix unless using E-Drags.
3. Root Rider Spam
Army Link: https://link.clashofclans.com/en/?action=CopyArmy&army=u6x110-8x12-1x97-2x123-2x82-12x26-1x28-1x6-1x75s1x3-3x2-1x70-1x9
Root Riders are still strong despite nerfs. This version balances power with control, leaning on Druids and spells to support the push.
How to Use:
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Funnel using King + Queen into heavy compartments.
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Use Siege Barracks opposite the main push.
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Drop Root Riders in a line once funnel is set.
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Add RC with Root Riders for max damage.
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Overgrowth spell delays Town Hall damage, then clean it up last.
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Druids + Rage keep troops alive deep into the core.
4. Warden Charge Mass Rocket Balloons
Army Link: https://link.clashofclans.com/en/?action=CopyArmy&army=u5x1-3x5-3x6-5x7-4x10-1x23-3x28-19x57-4x82-1x91s4x2-1x5-2x10
A high-skill, surgical air strategy for players who love precision. It hasn’t been nerfed heavily and offers incredible value when executed right.
How to Use:
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Start with a Warden Charge and snipe value with Fireball + Quakes.
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Use Flame Flinger where safe to double up on damage.
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Funnel King + Queen into key compartments.
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Deploy 19 Rocket Balloons surgically or as a wave.
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Use Mirror Clone on heavy areas to duplicate Loons.
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Keep plenty of cleanup troops for time fails.
5. Electro Dragons
Army Link: https://link.clashofclans.com/en/?action=CopyArmy&army=u1x1-8x59-9x5-2x23-1x28-1x82-1x52s3x2-5x5
An easy-to-use, effective strategy for fast, safe triples — especially on compact bases.
How to Use:
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Clear a Sweeper with Queen or Giant Arrow.
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Deploy all E-Drags + Balloons in a line.
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Use Warden ability instantly.
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Spread Rages early, then save one for the core.
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Use Stone Slammer or Blimp depending on Town Hall path.
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Chain value through tight cores for massive destruction.
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