Mastering Hero Upgrades: The Ultimate Guide

Upgrade heroes at Town Hall 14 to maximize 12-day upgrade timers and get the best use out of books and hammers.

For players at lower Town Hall levels, upgrade early levels of heroes to make the best use of dark elixir.

During clan wars, upgrade Barbarian King, Archer Queen, and Royal Champion to lower levels to minimize downtime.

Utilize builder potions and short upgrade times to upgrade heroes without losing income from wars.

At Town Hall 16, go all-in on hero upgrades, especially if you have Max sets of equipment.

When should I start upgrading my heroes?

—The ideal time to start upgrading heroes is at Town Hall 14, when 12-day upgrade timers begin.

How can I upgrade heroes without losing resources during clan wars?

—Use builder potions and strategic timing to minimize downtime and continue participating in war attacks.

Should I prioritize upgrading heroes or other buildings?

—Focus on offensive and core defense upgrades first, then sprinkle in hero upgrades. Upgrade pets to dump excess Dark Elixir.

What should I do if I don't have enough Builder potions?

—Stock up on builder potions and wait for the next war. Alternatively, invest in later hero levels or use training potions.

At what point should I go all-in on hero upgrades?

—At Town Hall 16, when you have Max sets of equipment and have completed all other offensive and core defense upgrades.

00:00Introduction: Overview of hero upgrade strategies and the role of hero potions.

03:00Ideal time to start upgrading heroes is at Town Hall 14 to maximize upgrade timers and get the best use out of books and hammers.

06:00Upgrade early levels of heroes at lower Town Hall levels to make the best use of dark elixir.

10:00Upgrade Barbarian King, Archer Queen, and Royal Champion to lower levels to minimize downtime during clan wars.

14:00Utilize builder potions and short upgrade times to upgrade heroes without losing income from wars.

18:00At Town Hall 16, go all-in on hero upgrades, especially if you have Max sets of equipment.