Goblin Fundamentals
The goblin, with its distinctive green skin and a gleam of greed in its eyes, is a low-cost, fast-training troop perfect for quickly gathering resources. Its primary function is simple: target and destroy resource-generating buildings, making it a crucial component of efficient raiding strategies. Understanding how to wield the goblin effectively is key to climbing the ranks and building a formidable village.
Goblins are known for their extraordinary movement speed and singular focus on resource collectors. Their attack prioritizes Gold Mines, Elixir Collectors, and Dark Elixir Drills, making them highly efficient at stripping a base of its precious resources. They completely ignore defensive structures unless those structures are directly in their path to resource buildings. This prioritization dictates how players must plan their attacks.
This aggressive pursuit of resources makes them susceptible to early defense fire.
The goblin’s attack strength may not be as imposing as giants or pekkas, but its speed allows it to inflict constant damage at a rapid pace on the buildings it wants to destroy. It can take down a Gold Mine or Elixir Collector incredibly fast when mass deployed.
As you progress through Clash of Clans, you will have the ability to upgrade your goblins. These upgrades increase their hitpoints (HP) and damage per second (DPS). Boosting the goblin’s level significantly changes how efficiently it can raid, allowing it to withstand defenses longer and take down resource buildings quicker. Training the goblin is also exceptionally fast, enabling players to launch continuous raids and maximize their resource gathering potential.
Strategies with the Green Horde
The goblin is not just a single unit, but a catalyst for various attacking strategies. Mastery over the goblin requires understanding how to use it effectively in different situations.
One of the most popular strategies is known as the Goblin Knife (GK). This tactic uses the goblin’s speed and resource focus to its advantage. The objective is simple: use a small, focused group of goblins, with support from other troops and spells to destroy the resource buildings inside a base. The beauty of the Goblin Knife strategy lies in its efficiency. A well-executed attack can yield a massive resource haul.
Before deploying goblins, the attackers usually send in support troops, often giants or wall breakers, to create a funnel. Funneling is a technique used to guide the goblins to the core of the base where the resources are often placed. Funneling involves deploying the other troops to clear a path and prevent goblins from wandering off and attacking external buildings that aren’t resource-based.
The wall breakers also play a crucial role in this strategy. Wall breakers breach walls, opening up paths for the goblins to target their desired buildings. These wall breakers must be carefully deployed to create access points to the resource buildings.
Spells are also integral to GK. Rage spells increase the attack speed and damage of the goblin and can allow for massive resource gathering. Jump spells let the goblins hop over walls, giving them direct access to the heart of the base. Heal spells can keep them alive longer during the onslaught.
Beyond GK, goblins can also be used in combination with other troops. For example, combining goblins with giants can create a balanced attack. The giants act as a frontline, absorbing damage, while the goblins follow, tearing down resource buildings. Other combinations use them as a follow-up to tank troops.
Successful goblin attacks hinge on selecting the right bases. Look for bases with collectors placed near the edge, where goblins can quickly reach them, and bases with gaps in their walls that create opportunities for funneling.
Tips and Tricks for Goblin Domination
Mastering the goblin involves more than simply deploying a swarm. There are several advanced techniques that can significantly improve your raiding success.
Effective funneling is the key to a successful goblin raid. It involves strategically deploying other troops to clear a path for your goblins. Goblins will always target the nearest resource building, so the funnel ensures they go where you want them. This means taking out the side buildings of the base to direct the goblins to the interior. Funneling prevents them from wandering off and wasting their attack on external structures.
Deployment itself is an art. You don’t want to just dump all your goblins at once. Instead, release them in waves. The first wave can be used to clear the outer collectors, while the second wave is used once they have breached the interior. This allows your troops to survive the onslaught of defense.
Spell usage is also critical. Rage spells can amplify the goblin’s power, increasing attack speed and damage output. Heal spells can be deployed strategically to keep your goblins alive during intense defense fire. Jump spells can allow them to breach walls easily. Freeze spells are perfect to freeze multiple defensive structures.
Lastly, take advantage of the goblins’ fast training time. Always keep your army training to minimize downtime.
Defending Against the Goblin Onslaught
While goblins are excellent raiders, they are also vulnerable. Understanding how to defend against them can save your resources.
Building the right base layout is essential to countering goblin attacks. Placing resource buildings inside the walls protects them, and base layouts must use walls and defensive structures to channel attackers away from the base’s vital areas. Spread out your resource collectors and place them in a secure location.
Trap placements play a significant role. Giant bombs, spring traps, and other traps are particularly effective against mass goblin attacks. Spring traps can launch groups of goblins, and a single giant bomb can decimate a large wave of goblins.
Defensive buildings should be placed to cover all areas of your base. Splash damage defenses like Wizard Towers and Mortars can be very effective at taking down goblins. Archer Towers, Cannons, and Hidden Teslas are also essential for defending against attacks.
The Goblin Through Town Hall Tiers
The utility and strategy surrounding the goblin evolves as players progress through Town Hall levels. Early in the game, goblins are easy to obtain, and can serve a crucial function in boosting resources.
At lower Town Hall levels, the focus is on maximizing the efficiency of the goblin. As you level up, upgrading the Goblin becomes a priority, and upgrading the camp is also key to carry more goblins.
Mid-game, players can use more complex combinations, which include a combination of giants, wall breakers, and goblins to create an even more powerful force. Here, you can start utilizing spells to augment your goblin attacks.
At higher Town Hall levels, the base is heavily defended, so Goblin Knife becomes more complex and relies on proper funneling. At the higher level, the Goblin Knife continues to serve the purpose of quick resource gathering.
Conclusion
In Clash of Clans, the goblin isn’t just a cheap, expendable troop; it’s an essential part of any player’s arsenal. Its speed, cost-effectiveness, and single-minded focus on resource gathering make it a vital component of successful raiding strategies. Mastering the goblin, with careful deployment, spell usage, and intelligent base selection, allows players to efficiently gather resources, upgrade their village, and compete in the ever-evolving world of Clash of Clans. Embrace the green horde, learn its strengths, and conquer the battlefield.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, the goblin offers a path to victory. Experiment with different strategies, perfect your deployment skills, and remember that patience and strategic planning are the keys to unlocking the goblin’s true potential. Learn the basics of deployment, practice your attacks, and see how the green horde can boost your resource gains. Clash on!
