Giant Tank Tactics for High Level Attacks

Introduction

What if the secret to crushing maxed-out bases isn’t brute force, but strategic finesse with one of Clash of Clans’ oldest troops? Giants, often overshadowed by flashier units, can be transformed into game-changing tanks in high-level attacks—if you know how to deploy them. Are you overlooking the full potential of Giants in your late-game arsenal?

Why Giants Still Matter at High Levels

The Evolution of Giants in the Meta

While Giants are among the first troops unlocked in Clash of Clans, their relevance persists even into Town Hall 14 and beyond. Their high hitpoints, moderate movement speed, and ability to target defenses make them ideal tanks. Unlike Golems or P.E.K.K.As, Giants are more numerous and flexible, allowing for creative deployment and synergy with support units.

Giants vs. Other Tanks: A Data-Driven Comparison

• Giants: Moderate HP per unit, cost-effective, fast deployment, targets defenses.
• Golem: Massive HP, slow, targets defenses, but fewer in number and vulnerable to splash damage.
• Ice Golem: Freezes defenses on death, lower HP than Golem, useful for stalling.
• P.E.K.K.A: High HP and DPS, but targets anything, can wander off-path.

Key Insight: Giants offer a balance between tankiness, deployment flexibility, and pathing control that other tanks can’t match—especially when supported correctly.

Mastering Giant Tank Deployment

Funneling: The Foundation of Effective Giant Attacks

To maximize Giant effectiveness, you must control their path. Giants target the nearest defense, so unintentional wandering is a common pitfall. Create a funnel using Wizards, Archers, or Baby Dragons to clear outside structures. This channels Giants toward the core, ensuring they soak up fire where it counts.

Example:

• Deploy a few Wizards on each flank to clear trash buildings.
• Drop Giants in a tight group between cleared areas.
• Watch as they head straight to the nearest defense, not the outer buildings.

Staggered Deployment: Mitigating Giant Losses

Splash defenses like Mortars and Wizard Towers can decimate clustered Giants. Deploying in small waves or staggered lines reduces the risk of mass casualties from a single shot. This also allows for better healing coverage and more consistent tanking as the attack progresses.

Pro Tip:

• Drop 4-5 Giants, wait a second, then another batch. This keeps a steady flow of tanks and prevents overkill from splash damage.

Supporting Giants: The Key to Longevity

Healer Pairing: Sustained Tanking

Healers are a natural partner for Giants, especially in high-level attacks where defenses hit hard. A group of 3-4 Healers can keep Giants alive through heavy fire, but beware of Air Defenses—plan to eliminate them early or avoid their range.

Strategy:

• Deploy Giants and Healers together after creating a funnel.
• Use Rage or Heal Spells to boost survivability as they approach high-damage zones.

Spell Synergy: Heal, Rage, and Jump

• Heal Spell: Vital for mid-attack recovery, especially when Giants are under multi-target fire.
• Rage Spell: Use when Giants and supporting DPS (like Wizards or Bowlers) converge on high-value targets.
• Jump Spell: Allows Giants to bypass walls, maintaining momentum and tanking deep into the base.

Example Combo:

• Drop a Jump Spell over the core, Rage as Giants and DPS enter, Heal as they take concentrated fire.

DPS Support: Wizards, Bowlers, and Valkyries

Giants soak damage but deal only moderate DPS themselves. Pair them with high-damage troops that can clear defenses and buildings quickly. Wizards are a classic choice for their splash damage, while Bowlers and Valkyries excel in clustered core compartments.

Advanced Tactics for High-Level Bases

Giant Bombs and Traps: Pre-Emptive Strategies

At high levels, bases are riddled with traps designed to punish mass troop deployments. Use a single Giant or a few Barbarians to trigger Giant Bombs and Spring Traps ahead of your main force. This "test drop" can save your core tank group from devastating losses.

Multi-Phase Attacks: Giants as Phase One Tanks

In complex attacks, Giants can serve as the first wave to draw fire and clear outer defenses. Once the path is secure, unleash your main force—Hog Riders, Miners, or even a Queen Charge—behind the Giants. This layered approach maximizes tank value and reduces risk to key troops.

Siege Machine Integration

Pairing Giants with a Wall Wrecker or Log Launcher can create unstoppable momentum. As the Siege Machine breaks through walls, Giants tank for both the machine and the following troops, ensuring deep penetration into the base.

Pro Insight:

• Use Wall Wrecker to open the core, deploy Giants alongside to absorb damage, then follow with DPS troops and Heroes.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

1. Clumping All Giants Together: Increases risk from splash damage and traps. Always stagger deployment.
2. Ignoring Funneling: Leads to Giants splitting or circling the base, reducing tank effectiveness.
3. Neglecting Air Defenses: Healers will be quickly lost if Air Defenses are not neutralized or avoided.
4. Insufficient DPS Support: Giants alone can’t clear a base. Always pair with high-damage troops.

Conclusion: Unlocking the Full Potential of Giants

Giants are far more than entry-level tanks—they’re strategic tools that, when deployed with precision and supported by the right troops and spells, can dismantle even the toughest high-level bases. Master funneling, stagger deployment, and support synergy to turn Giants into the backbone of your next three-star attack.

Ready to rethink your tanking strategy? Give Giants another chance in your high-level raids and watch your war log fill with victories.