The Inefficiency of Buying the Gold Pass

TLDRBuying the gold pass may make players faster but less efficient. The 20% reduction gives a false sense of efficiency. Lower level players face bad gold pass efficiency. Optimizing book usage can result in significant time savings. Rushing to Town Hall 14 strategically can maximize magic item usage. Consider waiting until Town Hall 14 for better value. Upgrade offensive buildings and storages to capitalize on magic items. A 20% reduction doesn't outweigh the inefficiency in using magic items. Consider cost and opportunity cost before buying the Queen skin.

Key insights

🕒The gold pass reduces upgrade time by 20%, but realistically, it's only about a 7% reduction.

🔬Lower level players with shorter upgrades face worse gold pass efficiency.

📚Using books of building and fighting optimally can result in significant time savings.

Strategically rushing to Town Hall 14 maximizes magic item usage and saves time.

💰Consider waiting until Town Hall 14 for better value and more efficient use of magic items.

Q&A

Does the 20% reduction in upgrade time make a big difference?

While it may seem like a significant reduction, realistically, it only amounts to about a 7% reduction.

Why do lower level players face worse gold pass efficiency?

Lower level players have shorter upgrades, resulting in less value from the 20% reduction.

How can I save time with magic items?

Using books of building and books of fighting optimally can result in significant time savings.

Should I rush to Town Hall 14?

Strategically rushing to Town Hall 14 allows for better use of magic items and saves time in the long run.

Is it worth buying the gold pass before Town Hall 14?

If you have limited funds, it's recommended to wait until Town Hall 14 for better value and more efficient use of magic items.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Buying the gold pass may make players faster but less efficient.

02:58Lower level players face bad gold pass efficiency due to shorter upgrades.

05:42Optimizing book usage can result in significant time savings.

06:38Strategically rushing to Town Hall 14 maximizes magic item usage.

08:05Consider waiting until Town Hall 14 for better value and more efficient use of magic items.