


(Ground) Valks to level 4 or Golem to level 4.However, due to the time needed to unlock hounds in the Dark Barracks, hogs should be done as the first upgrade always. Rearrange order based on your war focus (ground vs air). Strive to keep your lab busy constantly it will require diligent farming. Once Laboratory is upgraded, you should focus on key war troops. Spell Factory to level 4 (opt out of war while factory is upgrading).Laboratory to level 7, then immediately research Hogs to Level 5.These are general guidelines but there is flexibility, as each attacker is different in their defensive and offensive focus. Watch /up9 for more details and tips.ĭetailed List for Th8.5 and Th9 is shown below.Upgrading only war troops, and low-weight defenses will allow you to “carry your weight”, 3-starring opponents that are at or above your weight.Defensive buildings and troops add “weight” which results in getting harder opponents in clan match-ups.

Upgrade other defenses after you are 3-starring that level of defense.Build & Upgrade AD, Teslas, Sweeper, Traps.
