Hey, Chief!
If you're hitting wars, CWL, or pushing ranked at Town Hall 16, these are the three armies worth learning right now. Each one handles a different type of base — and together they cover pretty much anything you'll run into.
Below is the army composition, a copy link, and a simple step-by-step for each one.
▶️ Best TH16 Attack Strategies Right Now
Want to 3-star every single attack at Town Hall 16? Then try these 3 easy yet powerful armies:
3️⃣ Fireball Ruin Witch 🔗
Army Composition
🔗 Copy Fireball Ruin Witch Army Link 🔗
Why It Works
The Fireball clears a section of the base and opens clean pathing before a single troop is deployed. Ruin Witches follow the main push through that opening, converting every destroyed building into Ruin Knights that tank for the army. The result is a push that gets stronger as it moves deeper — not weaker.
How to Run It
- Pick a side where the Fireball creates clean pathing for the Ruin Witches — use Invisibility spells to lock the target, pop the Warden ability with the Fireball, and finish the section with Earthquake spells
- Set a funnel for the Warden so he works one side independently — drop one Ruin Witch alongside him to keep him on path without pulling him off course
- Send in the Ice Golem, Queen, and a Super Wall Breaker to open the base, then deploy all Ruin Witches behind them supported by the Troop Launcher
- Use the RC ability to snipe defenses and help funnel the main push deeper into the base
- Pop the King ability to open more pathing, use Rage and Queen ability to accelerate through the core, and cycle Totem spells on defenses to reduce pressure on the army
- Use remaining Invisibility spells on the army during the final push to reduce incoming damage while the Ruin Knights keep tanking
Pro Tip: Keep the Ruin Witches alive at all costs — a dead Ruin Witch early means all the Ruin Knights she would have spawned are gone for the rest of the attack. Deploy them behind tanks, never directly near defenses.
2️⃣ Jetpack Dragon Riders 🔗
Army Composition
🔗 Copy Jetpack Dragon Riders Army Link 🔗
Why It Works
The Dragon Duke Jetpack breaks the base into sections before the main army even lands — by the time Dragon Riders go in, the funnel is already shaped and two full sections are gone. Dragon Riders are one of the strongest air troops at TH16 and this setup lets them do what they do best: push through a clean, pre-damaged base with overwhelming force.
How to Run It
- Drop the Dragon Duke on one side — once he gets close to a stacked defensive area, use one Earthquake spell and pop his ability with the Flame Blower to remove the first section, then use two Earthquake spells and three Lightning spells to clear another section
- Send the RC to the opposite side to extend the funnel and clear a compartment, making pathing even cleaner for the Dragon Riders
- Deploy all Dragon Riders with Inferno Dragons, supported by the Warden, Minion Prince, and Sky Wagon behind them — use Freeze spells on key defenses like the Eagle Artillery
- Use the Warden ability to keep the push healthy through the core — if the Town Hall is hard to reach, drop Overgrowth on it and deal with it later while the army pushes through
- Use Rocket Balloons to snipe outside defenses and combine with Freeze and Totem spells for extra value — save the Minion Prince ability for the back end or core depending on the base
Pro Tip: Don't rush the Warden ability — delaying it slightly so it covers the Town Hall section rather than spending it early gives the push significantly better survivability through the hardest part of the base.
1️⃣ RC Walk Dragons 🔗
Army Composition
🔗 Copy RC Walk Dragons Army Link 🔗
Why It Works
The RC Walk does two jobs at once — it removes key defenses and builds an L-shaped funnel before the Dragons ever touch the base. By the time Dragons go in, the hardest work is already done. This is what makes it the most consistent TH16 army right now: the RC creates a clean, pre-shaped path and Dragons simply follow it through whatever's left.
How to Run It
- Start the RC Walk on a side that pushes her into the base — not around the outside; use a Baby Dragon to clear outer buildings and shape the funnel while she moves inward, supporting her with Invisibility spells roughly every 10 seconds
- Once the RC reaches key defenses, drop an Earthquake spell and pop her ability to accelerate through the core — once she's inside, keep using Invisibility spells rather than switching to the Fox cycle
- After the RC Walk is done or Invisibility spells run out, send the Queen to one side with an Ice Golem and pop her ability early to snipe air defenses, then deploy all Dragons with the Warden, Minion Prince, and Sky Wagon
- Use the Minion Prince ability early if core defenses need slowing, and delay the Warden ability so it covers the Town Hall blast damage and poison effect
- Use Rocket Loons to snipe outside defenses and a Baby Dragon to keep the funnel clean — cycle Totem spells wherever the army takes the most pressure
Pro Tip: The RC Walk only works if she moves into the base, not along the edges. Pick your starting side carefully — the funnel she creates determines everything that happens after.
Which TH16 Army Should You Use?
| Army | Best For | Core Damage Dealer | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireball Ruin Witch | War & Ranked Mode | Ruin Knights + Queen push | Medium |
| Jetpack Dragon Riders | Air-favorable bases | Dragon Riders + Inferno Dragons | Medium |
| RC Walk Dragons | Any base, most consistent | Dragons + RC Walk value | Easy–Medium |
All three reward good spell timing over raw troop levels — Invisibility placement especially can make or break any of these attacks regardless of which one you run.
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