Hey Chief,

Want a 100% hit rate at Town Hall 18, even if you suck at attacking? 

The secret isn't mechanical skill. It's army selection. Pick the right army for the right base and the attack practically plays itself.

These three armies are the strongest, most consistent options for War and Legend League at TH18 right now. Master all three and you'll have an answer for every base you face at this Town Hall.

Below is the army composition, a copy link, and a clean step-by-step for each one.

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For more TH18 armies beyond these three, the best TH18 attack strategies page covers the full picture.

3️⃣ Dragon Duke Charge Hydra 🔗

Army Composition

🔗 Copy Dragon Duke Charge Hydra Army Link 🔗

Why It Works

The Dragon Duke Charge opens by carving out an entire side of the base while the Fox is alive, creating a clean funnel before the main army lands. A Lava Hound tanks for the Dragon Riders behind it, and Rocket Loons handle outside defenses throughout the attack. The result is an air push that's extremely hard to stop once the funnel is set — and flexible enough to adapt if the opening phase doesn't go perfectly.

How to Run It

1. Start the Dragon Duke Charge from one corner or side — use Invisibility spells every 10 seconds when the timer hits the 7-second mark; use a Baby Dragon to pick off outside buildings while the charge is happening; if the Fox goes down early, switch to Invisibility every 4 seconds
2. Always cover both the Dragon Duke and the Fox with each Invisibility spell — once the Duke goes down or Invisibility runs out, send the Queen from the opposite corner and pop her ability to snipe key defenses and complete the second funnel
3. Send in the Lava Hound first, followed by Dragon Riders, Inferno Dragons, Grand Warden, Minion Prince, and Sky Wagon all together — cycle Totem spells to distract heroes, the Guardian, and key defenses throughout
4. Use the Warden ability once troops reach the core to keep the push healthy — follow immediately with the Minion Prince ability to slow everything down, or save it for the back end depending on where the pressure is highest
5. Use the Revive spell on the Dragon Duke and support him with Totem spells to keep him picking off defenses — use Rocket Loons to snipe outside defenses while the main army works through the back end

Pro Tip: Rocket Loons aren't just for the back end — if you need a specific funnel at the start and key defenses like air defenses or wizard towers are pulling the Duke off course, use Rocket Loons first to snipe them and force the Duke to path exactly where you need him.

2️⃣ Rocket Backpack Throwers with Zaps 🔗

Army Composition

🔗 Copy Rocket Backpack Throwers Army Link 🔗

Why It Works

Lightning and Earthquake spells soften a key defense section before troops deploy, then the Dragon Duke's Rocket Backpack finishes what the spells started. Eleven Throwers then push through a base that's already missing a significant chunk of its defenses — with Healers keeping them alive, Overgrowth spells controlling their path, and the Log Launcher opening walls all the way to the Town Hall. It's a methodical, high-damage ground push that's difficult to stop when the opening spell combo lands cleanly.

How to Run It

1. Start with the Dragon Duke — wait until he and the Angry Jelly get close to the target defenses, then drop one Earthquake spell and pop his ability; the Flame Blower and Rocket Backpack will clear that section
2. Use a second Earthquake spell with three Lightning spells to remove the next line of defenses weakened by the Rocket Backpack — once that's done, the funnel is ready
3. Send in the Ice Golem followed by all Throwers supported by Healers — deploy the RC to extend the funnel further, then place the Queen on the opposite side and pop her ability to build the second funnel
4. Use a Super Wall Breaker to open the first compartment while the Log Launcher continues opening walls toward the Town Hall — use Overgrowth spells to reduce incoming damage and create a narrow path that keeps Throwers grouped together
5. Use a second Super Wall Breaker to break another wall and redirect the Queen into the next compartment — use the Revive spell on the Dragon Duke once the main army gets close to him so he continues supporting the push
6. Use Freeze spells on key defenses whenever the army takes heavy damage — from there, Throwers shred through the core while remaining troops clean up the back end

Pro Tip: Time the Revive spell so the main army has already reached the Dragon Duke's position before bringing him back — a revived Duke alongside the main push stays protected and keeps adding value; revived too early and he's isolated, taking full defensive fire alone.

But These Armies Can Triple Your Base Too (Fix That Now!)

These three armies are some of the strongest options at TH18 right now — and they're available to everyone.

Which means the attackers hitting your base in Legend League and War are running these exact armies against your layout too.

Every clean triple you pull on offense gets handed right back if your defense isn't built to slow down Dragon Duke charges, Thrower pushes, and Super Bowler smashes. A base that wasn't designed with these armies in mind gives attackers a clean funnel, predictable pathing, and an easy triple.

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Now, the number one TH18 army right now — and it's not close.

1️⃣ Dragon Duke Charge Super Bowlers 🔗

Army Composition

🔗 Copy Dragon Duke Charge Super Bowlers Army Link 🔗

Why It Works

The Dragon Duke Charge clears an entire side of the base and builds a clean funnel before Super Bowlers ever touch the ground. Ice Golems tank and freeze defenses as they go down, Healers keep the push alive through the core, and an Electro Titan handles skeleton distractions so the Bowlers stay focused on what matters. Two Rage spells and a Warden ability in the core make the Super Bowlers nearly unstoppable once they're inside — this is the most powerful ground push at TH18 right now.

How to Run It

1. Start the Dragon Duke Charge from a corner or into a compartment — follow the 10-second Invisibility rule while the Fox is alive, switching to every 4 seconds once it goes down; use Angry Jelly if needed to force the Duke into a specific compartment
2. Let the Dragon Duke clear the entire side of the base — if running the Duke on a different side, use Angry Jelly to push him into the key compartment you need cleared
3. Send in Ice Golems and Super Bowlers supported by Healers, Grand Warden, and Sky Wagon — deploy King and Queen on the opposite side to build the second funnel; use Super Wall Breakers to open the base
4. Once the army moves inside, drop the first Rage spell and use the Warden ability together to push through the middle — use the second Rage spell immediately after to maintain maximum damage output through the core
5. When Ice Golems go down, their freeze effect hits the most dangerous nearby defenses — use the Revive spell on the Dragon Duke once the main army reaches him, then activate Angry Jelly so he keeps targeting defense to defense on the outside

Pro Tip: The Electro Titan is specifically there to deal with skeleton distractions — don't leave him out of the composition if the base has a Monolith or any defense likely to spawn skeletons that would otherwise slow the Bowlers down mid-push.

Which TH18 Army Should You Use?

All three rely on a strong Dragon Duke opening — getting the funnel right in the first phase is what separates a clean triple from a two-star regardless of which army you run.