Town Hall 8 (TH8 max) in Clash of Clans is where players truly start to solidify their understanding of the game’s core mechanics and prepare for more advanced strategies.
It introduces the formidable Dark Elixir, allowing for the training of powerful new troops like Hog Riders and Golems, and the upgrade of your Barbarian King.
Maxing TH8 means bringing all your defenses, troops, spells, and the Barbarian King to their highest levels for this Town Hall.
TH8 Max Details
Discover the highest upgrade levels for TH8 defenses, troops, spells, and the Barbarian King, crucial for building a strong foundation.
🦸♂️ Heroes
| Hero | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian King | 20 | +10 |
| Archer Queen | 10 | +10 |
🏗️ Buildings
| Building | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Hall | 2 | +1 |
| Barracks | 10 | +1 |
| Dark Barracks | 4 | +2 |
| Laboratory | 6 | +1 |
| Dark Spell Factory | 2 | +1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 | New at TH8 |
| Dark Elixir Storage | 4 | +2 |
| Gold Mine | 12 | +1 |
| Elixir Collector | 12 | +1 |
| Clan Castle | 4 | +1 |
| Cannon | 10 | +2 |
| Archer Tower | 10 | +2 |
| Mortar | 6 | +1 |
| Air Defense | 6 | +1 |
| Wizard Tower | 6 | +2 |
| Air Sweeper | 4 | +1 |
| Hidden Tesla | 6 | +3 |
| Bomb Tower | 2 | New at TH8 |
| Walls | 8 | +1 |
⚔️ Troops
Elixir Troops
| Troop | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | 5 | +1 |
| Archer | 5 | +1 |
| Giant | 5 | +1 |
| Goblin | 5 | +1 |
| Wall Breaker | 5 | +1 |
| Balloon | 5 | +1 |
| Wizard | 5 | +1 |
| Healer | 3 | +1 |
| Dragon | 3 | +1 |
| P.E.K.K.A | 3 | +2 |
Dark Elixir Troops
| Troop | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Minion | 4 | +2 |
| Hog Rider | 4 | +2 |
| Valkyrie | 2 | New at TH8 |
| Golem | 2 | New at TH8 |
✨ Spells
Elixir Spells
| Spell | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning Spell | 5 | +1 |
| Healing Spell | 5 | +1 |
| Rage Spell | 5 | +1 |
Dark Spells
| Spell | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Spell | 2 | +1 |
| Earthquake Spell | 2 | +1 |
🧨 Traps
| Trap | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Bomb | 5 | +1 |
| Spring Trap | 3 | +1 |
| Giant Bomb | 3 | +1 |
| Air Bomb | 3 | +1 |
| Seeking Air Mine | 1 | New at TH8 |
| Skeleton Trap | 2 | New at TH8 |
🧱 Walls
| Structure | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | 8 | +1 |
⚔️ Hero Equipment
| Rarity | Max Level | Levels Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 9 | +8 |
| Epic | 12 | +11 |
Summary for TH8 Max
The TH8 max design features a stone battlement that covers the entire roof, a distinctive red flag above the entrance, and golden pillars that turn to stone. Achieving a maxed TH8 is a solid foundation, ensuring you’re strong in wars and capable of farming efficiently. Here’s a breakdown of what a maxed TH8 typically includes:
Key Defensive Structures & Levels:
- Mortars: Max around level 6.
- Wizard Towers: Max around level 6.
- Air Defenses: Max around level 6. These are crucial for defending against prevalent Dragon attacks.
- Cannons: Max around level 10.
- Archer Towers: Max around level 10.
- Hidden Teslas: Max around level 6. These are powerful point defenses that surprise attackers.
- Spring Traps: Max around level 3-4.
- Giant Bombs: Max around level 3.
- Seeking Air Mines: Max around level 2.
- Air Bombs: Max around level 4.
- Walls: Reach level 8 (Skull Walls). All 225 wall segments need to be upgraded.
Heroes & Their Max Levels at TH8:
- Barbarian King: Maxes at level 10. This is a significant Dark Elixir sink at TH8 and is crucial for many attack strategies.
Troops & Spells: TH8 unlocks several new and powerful troop and spell levels, diversifying your attack options. Key max levels include:
- Elixir Troops: Barbarian (level 5), Archer (level 5), Giant (level 5), Goblin (level 5), Wall Breaker (level 5), Balloon (level 5), Wizard (level 5), Healer (level 3), Dragon (level 3), PEKKA (level 3).
- Dark Elixir Troops: Minion (level 4), Hog Rider (level 4), Valkyrie (level 2), Golem (level 2).
- Spells: Lightning Spell (level 5), Healing Spell (level 5), Rage Spell (level 5).
- Dark Spells: Poison Spell (level 2), Earthquake Spell (level 2).
Upgrade Time & Cost: Maxing TH8 is a considerable effort, typically taking 2 to 4 months of consistent play, especially with active farming and utilizing all builders. The total gold, elixir, and dark elixir required are in the tens of millions. The laboratory research times can often be the bottleneck, so keeping it constantly busy is important.
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