Introduction to the Clash of Clans Capital Hall Guide
The Capital Hall is the central building of the Clan Capital, positioned at the heart of the Capital Peak. It serves as the core structure that determines the overall progression of a Clan Capital, similar to how the Town Hall functions in the Home Village and the Builder Hall in the Builder Base of Clash of Clans.
Upgrading the Capital Hall unlocks new features, buildings, and troops for the Clan Capital. Each upgrade increases the Capital’s potential, allowing clans to expand their territory, access stronger defenses, and deploy more powerful troops in Capital Raids. Managing its progression effectively is key to strengthening a Clan Capital and improving raid performance.
Upgrading the Capital Hall
Capital Hall Unlocks and Progression
Upgrading the Capital Hall is essential for expanding and strengthening the Clan Capital. As the Hall levels up, it unlocks new districts between levels 2 and 9. Each district comes with unique buildings, including army camps, spell factories, and other strategic structures that enhance offensive and defensive capabilities.
At level 2, clans gain access to Raid Weekends, allowing them to participate in large-scale attacks against other Clan Capitals. This feature provides Capital Gold, which is crucial for upgrading buildings and unlocking more ruins.
Throughout all levels, players can rebuild ruins scattered around Capital Peak. Clearing these ruins makes space for additional buildings and defenses, further improving the Capital’s strength.
Upgrading the Capital Hall also enables enhancements to existing defenses, traps, and structures. Additionally, it allows District Hall upgrades within individual districts, unlocking more advanced buildings and troop-related improvements in those areas. Managing these upgrades efficiently is key to developing a powerful and well-structured Clan Capital.
The Capital Hall as a Defensive Building
Capital Hall Defensive Weapon – Artillery Attack
At level 2, the Capital Hall gains a built-in defensive weapon similar to the Eagle Artillery from the Home Village. This powerful defense activates automatically when the Capital Peak is under attack, providing long-range support against enemy troops.
The Capital Hall’s artillery fires high-damage shells at attackers, making it a crucial part of the Capital’s defenses. However, it differs from the Home Village Eagle Artillery in several ways. Instead of launching three shots per strike, it fires one shell at a time. It also has no blind spot, meaning it can target enemies anywhere within its range.
Additionally, while its range is shorter compared to the Eagle Artillery, it compensates with a faster attack speed. This makes it a persistent threat to attacking forces, helping to weaken enemy troops before they can deal significant damage to the Capital Peak. Properly upgrading and supporting it with surrounding defenses can make the Capital Hall a formidable stronghold.
Defensive Strategies for Lower-Level Capital Halls
At lower levels, the Capital Hall’s built-in artillery is one of the most powerful defenses available. With its high splash damage, long range, and exceptional durability, it plays a crucial role in defending the Capital Peak.
Since its range extends over most of the base, it can provide support for other defenses, making it even more effective when paired with a well-structured layout. At Capital Hall level 2, where defenses are still limited, surrounding the Hall with Walls and as many defensive structures as possible can help slow down enemy troops.
To counter common threats, it’s important to position specific defenses strategically. The Multi Cannon is effective against Super Giants, which are commonly used to tank damage, while the Multi Mortar is useful against Sneaky Archers that attempt to chip away at buildings from a distance. Both of these defenses should be well-guarded to prevent them from being taken down early in a raid.
A strong defensive setup at lower levels ensures that the Capital Hall remains a formidable structure, making it harder for attackers to achieve a quick victory.
Defensive Strategies for Mid-Level Capital Halls (Level 5 and Higher)
As the Capital Hall progresses to level 5 and beyond, its role in base defense evolves. It is no longer the only high splash-damage defense, as additional powerful defenses become available. However, it still holds the unique advantage of having the highest damage per shot, making it highly effective against moderate-health troops like Super Barbarians and Hog Raiders, which it can eliminate in a single hit.
Despite this, the Capital Hall’s artillery is less effective against high-hitpoint troops such as Flying Fortresses and Power P.E.K.K.As, which can absorb multiple hits before going down. This makes it essential to pair the Hall’s defense with other strong countermeasures to handle these tanky units.
From level 3 onward, clumping defenses around the Capital Hall becomes riskier due to the presence of Super Wizards. Their chain lightning attack can jump from defense to defense, potentially wiping out multiple structures before reaching the Hall itself. To counter this, leaving a two-tile gap between the Capital Hall and important defenses helps prevent chain damage from spreading.
However, these gaps come with a drawback. If the Capital Hall is destroyed, they can expand the troop deployment zone, allowing Sneaky Archers and other units to be placed closer to remaining defenses. This trade-off must be carefully considered when designing the base layout.
One strategy to mitigate this is placing the Capital Hall near the corner or edge of the Capital Peak. This limits the number of angles from which it can be attacked, forcing enemies to approach from fewer sides. While some of the Hall’s artillery range may be wasted, this setup becomes more effective at Capital Hall level 6, where the surrounding corner ruins can be fully rebuilt to create a stronger defensive perimeter.
Offensive Strategies Against the Capital Hall
Attacking Strategies for Capital Hall Level 2
At Capital Hall level 2, the best approach to attacking is to use Super Giants as the primary tanks. Their high hitpoints allow them to absorb damage from defenses, making it easier for other troops to deal damage safely.
To maximize efficiency, support the Giants with high-damage troops like Super Barbarians or Sneaky Archers. However, positioning is crucial. Super Barbarians should not be deployed too close to Super Giants, as shared splash damage from defenses can significantly weaken both troops. Keeping them separated ensures that splash defenses do not eliminate multiple units at once.
Sneaky Archers, while able to deal precise damage from a distance, can still take some splash damage. Spreading them out slightly reduces the risk of multiple Archers being damaged or eliminated at the same time.
When planning the attack, prioritize taking down or avoiding single-target defenses like the Multi Cannon, which can quickly eliminate tanks if left unchecked. Additionally, if a Multi Mortar is within range, ensure that it locks onto Super Giants first. This prevents it from targeting Sneaky Archers, which have lower health and are more vulnerable to its splash damage.
A well-planned combination of tanking and support troops, along with careful troop placement, will help break through defenses and secure a successful attack at this level.
Attacking Strategies for Capital Hall Level 3 and Beyond
As the Capital Hall levels up, attacking strategies need to adapt to stronger defenses. A well-placed Healing Spell can significantly reduce the damage taken from the Capital Hall’s artillery, allowing troops to sustain attacks longer. If leftover Healing Spells from previous attacks are available, stacking them can further minimize damage, even when additional splash defenses like the Multi Mortar are present.
For direct destruction of the Capital Hall, Power P.E.K.K.As are highly effective. A single Power P.E.K.K.A, even without support, can take down the Hall due to its massive damage output. Similarly, a Mountain Golem can endure heavy fire and destroy the Hall, but it must avoid being targeted by an Inferno Tower, which can quickly melt through its high health.
Inferno Dragons are another strong option, as their ramping damage allows them to take down the Capital Hall quickly. At relative levels, they may even survive a direct hit if undamaged before reaching the Hall. It is often beneficial to distract the Capital Hall and surrounding defenses, giving Inferno Dragons enough time to build up their full damage potential.
Lightning Spells and Hog Gliders can temporarily disable the Capital Hall by stunning it. This forces the Hall to retarget and momentarily stops it from attacking. However, the Lightning Spell’s stun effect is ineffective if the Capital Hall has already fired, so timing is crucial when using this tactic.
A mix of healing, high-damage troops, and stun mechanics can make it much easier to break through defenses and take down the Capital Hall efficiently at higher levels.
Efficient Management of Capital Gold in the Clan Capital
Managing Capital Gold efficiently is crucial for maximizing a clan’s progress in the Clan Capital. As the primary resource used to upgrade buildings, unlock new districts, and strengthen defenses, poor management can significantly slow down overall growth. A well-organized approach ensures steady development and stronger defenses for Raid Weekends.
Sources of Capital Gold
Capital Gold is primarily earned through Clan Raids during Raid Weekends. The more successful a clan is at attacking enemy Clan Capitals, the more Capital Gold it accumulates. However, there are additional ways to gain Capital Gold:
Donating Gold Passively – Clan members can contribute their personal Capital Gold reserves to the Clan Capital, helping fund upgrades faster.
Daily Bonus from Raiding – Players earn Capital Gold when destroying enemy buildings during Raid Weekends, ensuring a steady stream of resources.
Seasonal and Special Events – Occasionally, limited-time in-game events provide extra Capital Gold as rewards.
Spending Capital Gold Wisely
Since Capital Gold is a shared resource, clan leaders play a vital role in ensuring it is spent effectively. Prioritizing upgrades that unlock new troops, improve key defenses, or enhance the overall strength of the Capital will provide long-term benefits. Leaders should communicate with members to set goals and focus on upgrades that benefit the entire clan.
A well-planned approach to earning and spending Capital Gold ensures that the Clan Capital grows efficiently, making it more competitive in Raid Weekends and stronger in defense.
Upgrade Prioritization: What to Unlock First?
A common mistake clans make is spreading Capital Gold too thin by upgrading multiple structures at once without a clear strategy. Instead, following a structured progression plan ensures steady growth and maximizes both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Unlock New Districts First (Up to Level 9)
Unlocking new districts should be the first priority since each district provides unique defenses, troops, and spell factories. The sooner a district is rebuilt, the sooner it contributes to attack and defense strategies.
Some districts offer greater strategic value early on. For example, unlocking Balloon Lagoon early provides access to Rocket Balloons, which can significantly improve air attacks. Choosing districts that complement the clan’s preferred attack strategies can lead to more successful raids.
Upgrade District Halls to Access Better Troops and Defenses
A district’s power is determined by its District Hall level. Higher-level District Halls allow better troops and stronger defenses, making them a key focus for upgrades.
Clans should prioritize upgrading districts that have game-changing troops. For example:
Wizard Valley unlocks Super Wizards, which are essential for chain-damage strategies.
Golem Quarry provides access to Power P.E.K.K.As, which excel in high-damage, tanky attacks.
Upgrade Capital Peak Defenses
The Capital Hall’s artillery attack is one of the most powerful defensive features in the Clan Capital. Upgrading it increases its damage and durability, making the Capital much more difficult to destroy. Since the Capital Hall is always the last structure standing in an attack, a stronger defense means more failed enemy raids.
Other key defensive structures should also be prioritized to strengthen the Capital Peak:
Rocket Artillery
Highly effective against grouped ground troops, dealing splash damage over a wide area. It is particularly strong against swarms of Super Barbarians and Raid Carts.
Reflectors
Designed to counter ranged attackers like Sneaky Archers and Super Wizards, as they return a portion of the incoming damage. This makes it harder for attackers to rely on long-range troops for safe destruction.
Multi-Mortar
Fires multiple shots in succession, making it effective against low-health troops like Skeleton Barrels and Minion Hordes. Its spread-out fire pattern makes it difficult to dodge, increasing its reliability.
By prioritizing these defenses, clans can create a well-fortified Capital Peak that significantly slows down enemy raids and ensures a strong defense during Raid Weekends.
Focus on Army Camps and Spell Factories
Upgrading Army Camps should be one of the highest priorities in the Clan Capital. More Army Camps mean a larger troop capacity, allowing for stronger, more flexible attacks. This directly improves raid performance, leading to higher damage output and more Capital Gold earned during Raid Weekends. A larger army also makes it easier to clear key defenses and set up more effective follow-up attacks.
Spell Factories are just as crucial. Unlocking and upgrading them provides access to powerful spells like Rage and Healing, which significantly enhance attack effectiveness. A well-placed Rage Spell can amplify damage output, while Healing Spells ensure troops survive longer, allowing them to break through defenses more efficiently.
By focusing on Army Camps and Spell Factories, clans can ensure their offensive power grows alongside their defenses, leading to better results in both attacks and resource generation.
Upgrade Walls and Traps Last
While walls and traps contribute to defense, they should only be upgraded after more impactful structures are improved. Proper trap placement and maze-like wall structures can still be effective even at lower levels, making them a lower priority for spending Capital Gold.
By following this structured upgrade strategy, clans can maximize the impact of their Capital Gold investments, ensuring steady growth, stronger defenses, and more successful Raid Weekends.
District-Specific Impact
Each district in the Clan Capital provides unique troops, defenses, and structures, making some districts more impactful than others. Understanding which districts offer the best offensive and defensive advantages can help clans make smarter upgrade decisions.
Which Districts Should Be Prioritized?
Barbarian Camp (Unlocked at Capital Hall 2)
Unlocks Super Barbarians and Sneaky Archers, essential for early Raid Weekend attacks due to their versatility.
Provides Multi Cannon and Blast Bow, improving the district’s early defensive capabilities.
Wizard Valley (Unlocked at Capital Hall 4)
Grants access to Super Wizards, one of the strongest splash-damage troops in the Clan Capital.
Unlocks Raid Cart, a high-damage ground troop that excels at quickly destroying buildings.
Defensively, adds Multi Mortar, a strong counter to swarming enemy troops.
Balloon Lagoon (Unlocked at Capital Hall 5)
Unlocks Rocket Balloons, a crucial air troop used in many raid strategies.
Provides Zap Traps, which help slow down enemy attacks by stunning troops.
Golem Quarry (Unlocked at Capital Hall 6)
Unlocks Power P.E.K.K.A, a high-damage, tanky troop that can quickly demolish buildings.
Provides Reflectors, which deflect ranged attacks back at enemy troops, making them effective against Sneaky Archers and Super Wizards.
Skeleton Park (Unlocked at Capital Hall 7)
Unlocks Inferno Dragon, which deals ramping damage, making it highly effective against high-hitpoint buildings.
Dragon Cliffs (Unlocked at Capital Hall 8)
Unlocks Super Dragons, one of the best aerial troops in the Clan Capital due to their area-of-effect damage.
Provides the Hidden Mega Tesla, a strong defensive structure that deals heavy damage to air units.
By prioritizing the right districts, clans can optimize their attack strategies while strengthening their defenses, ensuring steady progress in the Clan Capital.
Why Understanding Districts Matters
Unlocking the right troops earlier helps clan members attack more efficiently in Raid Weekends.
Stronger defensive districts make it harder for enemies to get high percentages in Capital Raids.
Each district’s defenses and troops complement each other, so upgrading them in a coordinated way maximizes the Capital’s strength.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced clans can make mistakes when upgrading the Capital Hall. Here are some of the most common ones and how to prevent them:
Upgrading Random Buildings Without a Plan
Mistake: Players spend Capital Gold on whatever upgrades are available, leading to inefficient progression.
Solution: Follow an upgrade priority list, focusing on unlocking key districts and upgrading District Halls first.
Ignoring Army Camps and Spell Factories
Mistake: Some clans focus too much on defenses and forget to upgrade Army Camps and Spell Factories, which weakens their attack strength.
Solution: Prioritize increasing attack capacity to perform better in Raid Weekends, earning more Capital Gold in return.
Placing Capital Hall Defenses Poorly
Mistake: Players cluster defenses too close to the Capital Hall, allowing enemy Super Wizards to chain lightning through multiple buildings.
Solution: Leave a two-tile gap between major defenses to prevent chain damage from Super Wizards.
Ignoring Capital Hall’s Attack Radius
Mistake: The Capital Hall’s artillery weapon only covers a specific range, meaning it won’t defend well if placed at the edge of the Capital.
Solution: Position the Capital Hall where it can cover a majority of the base while being surrounded by strong defenses.
Not Coordinating Capital Gold Spending
Mistake: Players randomly spend Capital Gold, leading to inefficient upgrades and slowed progression.
Solution: Clan leaders should establish an upgrade plan and encourage players to follow it. Some clans use spreadsheets or Discord channels to coordinate upgrades.
