Super Troops vs. Siege Machines: Which Should You Prioritize in Wars?

Introduction

Picture this: It’s the final hour of a heated Clan War. Your clan is down by a single star. The pressure is on. You have just enough resources to activate one Super Troop or request a single Siege Machine. Which do you choose?

This is a dilemma every serious Clash of Clans war player faces. The choice between Super Troops and Siege Machines can be the difference between victory and defeat. Both offer unique advantages, but prioritizing the right one for your clan’s war strategy is a nuanced decision. Let’s break down the pros, cons, and strategic insights to help you make smarter choices in your next war.

Understanding the Basics: What Are Super Troops and Siege Machines?

Super Troops

Super Troops are enhanced versions of regular troops, unlocked by spending Dark Elixir or Super Potions. Each Super Troop has a cooldown period and can only be active for three days at a time. They offer special abilities or boosted stats, often transforming the way an army composition functions.

Examples:

• Super Wall Breaker: Explodes twice, almost always opens walls.
• Super Witch: Spawns Big Boys, adding tankiness to Witch attacks.
• Super Archer: Insane range, perfect for funneling or sniping buildings.

Siege Machines

Siege Machines are powerful war tools unlocked at Town Hall 12 and above. They are donated by Clanmates and can carry your Clan Castle troops directly into battle, breaking through defenses or bypassing walls. Each type has a specific purpose:

• Wall Wrecker: Smashes through walls to reach the Town Hall.
• Battle Blimp: Flies straight to the core, great for air attacks.
• Stone Slammer: Targets defenses, synergizes with air armies.
• Log Launcher: Rolls logs to damage walls and defenses from afar.

Resource Management: The Cost of Power

Super Troops

• Cost: 25,000 Dark Elixir or 1 Super Potion per activation.
• Limitations: Only two Super Troops can be active at once, and each lasts three days.
• Impact: Activating Super Troops can drain your Dark Elixir, slowing hero upgrades or other troop research. Choosing which Super Troop to activate requires planning and coordination with your clan.

Siege Machines

• Cost: No direct resource cost, but you must request them from high-level clanmates with the appropriate Siege Workshop.
• Limitations: Only one Siege Machine per attack (except with the Workshop at TH15+), and you rely on your clan’s generosity and availability.
• Impact: No resource drain, but if your clan has few high-level players, you may not always get the Siege Machine you want.

Takeaway: Super Troops require personal resource investment, while Siege Machines depend on clan infrastructure and cooperation. Your clan’s level of organization and member progression heavily influences which is more accessible.

Tactical Impact: How Each Option Changes Your Attack

Super Troops: Versatility and Power

Super Troops can fundamentally change your attack style. For example:

• Super Wall Breaker: Guarantees wall access for ground armies, reducing attack risk.
• Super Wizard: Devastating in Blimp or Smash attacks, clearing core compartments with chain lightning.
• Super Archer: Enables creative funneling and sniping, especially in Queen Charge or hybrid comps.

Super Troops often allow for more creative or aggressive strategies, letting you tailor your army to the base you’re attacking.

Siege Machines: Breaking Defenses and Delivering Payloads

Siege Machines are essential for high-level war attacks. Their main functions:

• Direct Pathing: Get your Clan Castle troops where you want them, bypassing dangerous defenses.
• Tankiness: Absorb damage on the way to the Town Hall or key compartments.
• Special Effects: Log Launcher opens multiple compartments, Battle Blimp delivers devastating payloads to the core.

For many meta strategies—like Queen Charge Lalo, Pekka Smash, or Blizzard Lalo—the right Siege Machine is non-negotiable.

Example: A Queen Charge without a Wall Wrecker or Log Launcher is much riskier, as your Queen may get stuck or reroute. Similarly, Blizzard Lalo without a Battle Blimp is far less effective.

War Context: Which Matters More in Different Scenarios?

Early to Mid-Town Halls (TH9–TH11)

• Super Troops: Only available at TH11+, and options are limited. Most attacks rely on classic strategies (e.g., GoHo, LaLoon) without Super Troops.
• Siege Machines: Not available until TH12, so the question is moot at this level.

High Town Halls (TH12+)

• Super Troops: Unlock at TH11, but become vital at TH12+. Super Wall Breakers, Super Wizards, and Super Archers are top picks for war attacks.
• Siege Machines: Essential from TH12 onward. Most competitive attacks revolve around the correct use of Siege Machines.

Clan War League (CWL):

• In CWL, where every star counts and you face maxed bases, both Super Troops and Siege Machines are crucial. Top clans coordinate Super Troop activations and ensure everyone has access to the best Siege Machines for their attack plans.

Pros and Cons: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Community Insights: What Do Top Players and Clans Prioritize?

• Competitive Clans: Prioritize Siege Machines for every attack, especially in CWL. They often organize donation rotations to ensure everyone gets the right Siege Machine.
• War Planning: Many clans discuss and coordinate Super Troop activations in advance, ensuring coverage for key roles (e.g., someone always has Super Wall Breakers active).
• Solo Players: If you play in a less-organized clan, activating your own Super Troops may be more reliable, as Siege Machines may not always be available.

Interesting Fact: Some top clans have dedicated "Siege Donors"—members who keep their Workshop free to donate any Siege Machine needed, maximizing flexibility.

Strategic Recommendations: Making the Right Choice for Your Clan

1. Assess Clan Infrastructure: If your clan has several TH12+ players willing to donate, Siege Machines are a must for every war attack.
2. Coordinate Super Troops: Use clan chat or Discord to plan who activates which Super Troops, ensuring key options (Super Wall Breaker, Super Wizard) are always available.
3. Plan Resource Spending: Don’t drain all your Dark Elixir on Super Troops if you need to upgrade heroes. Prioritize based on war needs and your upgrade schedule.
4. Adapt to War Opponents: For anti-3 star bases with tricky compartments, Super Wall Breakers may be more valuable. Against dense core bases, the right Siege Machine is irreplaceable.
5. Balance Both: In high-level wars, the best clans use both: the right Super Troops to enable creative attacks and Siege Machines to deliver the knockout punch.

Conclusion

In the high-stakes world of Clan Wars, both Super Troops and Siege Machines can be game-changers. But which you should prioritize depends on your clan’s structure, your Town Hall level, and your war strategy.

• If you’re in a well-organized clan with active Siege donors, always request the optimal Siege Machine for your attack.
• If your clan is less organized or you’re frequently attacking solo, investing in the right Super Troops can make your attacks more reliable.

Ultimately, the best war clans coordinate both—ensuring every attack is backed by the perfect blend of Super Troop power and Siege Machine precision. The next time you’re about to enter a war, don’t just ask, “What can I bring?” Ask, “What does my clan need most to win?”

Ready to level up your war game? Start planning your next attack with these insights—and lead your clan to victory!