Builder Base is a second village in Clash of Clans where play is small, fast, and tactical. It has its own Builder Hall (not Town Hall), special troops, and versus-style battles where you attack other players’ Builder Bases and defend your own. The mode focuses on short, rewarding fights rather than long farming runs.
What makes Builder Base different?
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Separate village and progression — You unlock the Builder Base by repairing the broken boat on your shore. It uses a Builder Hall instead of a Town Hall and has its own upgrade tree. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Versus Battles — Attacks are one-on-one against another player’s base. You get a quick result and both players’ attacks matter for ranking. Troops train differently (troops come in set groups) and battles are short and tactical. (Supercell Support Portal)
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Unique troops and defenses — Builder Base has troops and defenses not found (or different) in the Home Village, and you research troop upgrades in the Star Laboratory for Builder troops. This makes the meta and strategies here distinct. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
Builder Base 2.0 — what changed (short)
Supercell reworked Builder Base into “Builder Base 2.0” to keep the mode fresh. The update aimed to make the Builder Base stay fun as you upgrade, by rebalancing troops, adding new mechanics, and adjusting upgrade paths so later Builder Hall levels feel more strategic again. If you left Builder Base because it felt repetitive, the 2.0 changes were meant to address that. (Supercell)
Core elements you must know (simple list)
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Builder Hall: The key building. Protect it — losing it gives the attacker a star. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Army Camps & Troop Groups: Troops train in groups (not individually). Upgrading allows more units per group. (Supercell)
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Star Laboratory: Research center to upgrade Builder Base troops. Strong research = better attack power. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Versus Trophies & Leagues: You climb trophies by winning vs battles. Good layouts and attack strategies help push trophies. (Clash of Clans Layouts)
Best attacking tips (easy to follow)
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Scout first — Look for traps, multi-target defenses, and where the Builder Hall sits. Plan to either kill the Builder Hall for a star or get high damage across the map.
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Use troop synergies — Some troops work better together (example: a tank plus ranged support). Balance your group to handle splash damage and single-target threats. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Save a mini-clear — Keep a small group to clear key defenses late in the attack (helps secure the Builder Hall).
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Practice timing — Because attacks are short, timing the release of groups and special abilities is critical.
Best base-building ideas (defense) — simple rules
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Central Builder Hall: Place the Builder Hall deep inside, surrounded by your strongest defenses. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Spread traps smartly: Put traps where attackers are most likely to path through. Traps are very powerful in short fights.
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Protect splash & multi-target defenses: Cannons and multi-target defenses should cover likely troop paths.
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Compartmentalize with walls: Use smaller compartments to slow ground troops and separate key structures.
For ready-made strong layouts, many sites publish tested layouts for each Builder Hall level — use those as a starting point and tweak them to your upgrades and traps. (Clash of Clans Layouts)
Example troop choices (what tends to work)
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Ranged + tank combo — Tank units soak up hits; ranged units deal damage from behind. Good for many bases. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Air strikes — Against bases with weak air defenses, small air groups (like Beta Minions/ Baby Dragons in some metas) can be very effective.
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Special units & hero-like troops — When available, treat them like high-value pieces — timing their entry can flip a battle.
How to push trophies fast (practical plan)
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Max out key troops in the Star Laboratory that you use the most. Stronger troops win more. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Use top layouts for your Builder Hall level — copy a proven layout and adjust for your traps. (Blueprint CoC)
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Watch replays and learn — See how opponents break your base or how you fail an attack, then change accordingly.
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Stick to one attack composition until you master it — practice makes it easier to win consistently.
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
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Over-upgrading walls or unimportant buildings first — Prioritize troops and defenses that change battle outcomes.
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Ignoring trap placement — Traps can completely stop certain attacks. Place them smartly.
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Copying layouts blindly — A layout that works for maxed defenses might fail with your specific upgrade levels — adapt it.
Is Builder Base worth playing now? (short note)
Yes, if you like quick, skill-focused battles and puzzle-like problem solving. It’s smaller scale than the Home Village, so it’s great for focused practice and short sessions. Some players feel updates slowed down major new content at times, but official reworks (like Builder Base 2.0) try to keep it fun. If you enjoy short versus battles and tweaking layouts/attacks, Builder Base is still very rewarding. (Supercell)
Quick checklist for new Builder Base players
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Repair the boat and open Builder Base. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Focus on upgrading the Builder Hall and Star Laboratory. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Use tested layouts for your BH level then tweak. (Blueprint CoC)
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Learn one or two attack compositions and practice them.
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Watch replays and adapt.
Closing (simple encouragement)
Builder Base gives a different feel from the main village. It’s fast, clever, and fun for short play sessions. Build a simple, strong base, practice a reliable attack squad, and you’ll see your versus wins and trophies rise. Try one change at a time — upgrade a troop, tweak a trap, test a new layout — small tweaks give big learning fast.
Sources & further reading (official + reliable guides)
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Supercell — Builder Base basics and official Builder Base 2.0 notes. (Supercell Support Portal)
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Clash of Clans Wiki / Fandom — troop lists and Builder Hall pages. (Clash of Clans Wiki)
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Layout & guides sites (Blueprint, Clash of Clans layouts) — tested base designs and meta advice. (Blueprint CoC)