Unlocking the Power of the Builder Potion: Time Saved and How to Maximize Its Benefits

The question on every Clash of Clans player’s mind when they get their hands on a coveted Builder Potion is: “Just how much time does this thing actually save me?” The answer is straightforward yet incredibly powerful for accelerating your village’s growth. One Builder Potion knocks off nine hours of build time per builder currently working on an upgrade. This means that if you have all five builders (or six with the Master Builder), you are effectively skipping 45 hours of construction in just one hour of real time. Let’s delve deeper into how the Builder Potion works, its optimal usage, and address some common questions surrounding this invaluable item.

How a Builder Potion Accelerates Construction

A Builder Potion functions by speeding up your builders’ work tenfold. Instead of working at their normal pace, for the duration of the potion, they perform 10 hours’ worth of work in just one hour. The crucial takeaway here is not that the potion adds hours of building speed, but rather it multiplies their work rate. This is a fundamental difference that leads to massive time savings. For example, an upgrade that would normally take 10 hours to complete will be finished in only one hour when a Builder Potion is active, giving you a net saving of nine hours. This is why it’s critical to use the potion when builders are engaged in long upgrades to truly capitalize on its potential.

The Importance of Timing

Maximizing the efficiency of a Builder Potion involves strategic timing. Because of the nature of the time saved, it is recommended to activate a Builder Potion when all your builders are busy working on upgrades that have a base build time of 10 hours or more. This ensures that each builder maximizes the full potential of the potion and you receive the largest benefit. Using a potion while builders are working on shorter upgrades still gives you the boost, but it’s less efficient in time saved. The key is maximizing the net hours eliminated which happens when dealing with long build times.

Common Misconceptions about Builder Potions

There are a few common misconceptions about how Builder Potions work that are important to clear up:

• Stacking Potions: Builder Potions do not stack in terms of their speed boost. Using a second Builder Potion while the first is still active will simply override the existing effect, it will not multiply the boost. However, you can use them one after the other so that the boosts overlap, effectively extending the duration.
• Resource Generation: Unlike resource potions, Builder Potions do not generate any resources. They only accelerate the speed at which buildings are constructed or upgraded.
• Effect on Individual Builders: The Builder Potion applies to all active builders in your village. So, if you have 5 builders, all 5 will be working 10x as fast while the potion is active, resulting in 45 hours of time reduced in 1 hour.

Maximizing Your Savings

To get the maximum benefit from the Builder Potion:

1. Plan Ahead: Always make sure that when you use a builder potion, you have all your builders working on upgrades that will take at least 10 hours to finish.
2. Use All Builders: Ensure all your builders are actively working on upgrades before using the potion to get the maximum time reduction.
3. Consecutive Use: While you can’t stack the speed boosts, you can use multiple Builder Potions one after another to extend the duration, provided you are maximizing their benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Builder Potions

Here are some commonly asked questions about Builder Potions, offering a comprehensive guide to their uses and limitations.

1. How much does one Builder Potion actually speed up my upgrades?

One Builder Potion allows each builder to complete ten hours of work in just one hour. This means, each builder, during a potion, is working ten times faster than normal.

2. Is it best to use a Builder Potion when all my builders are working?

Absolutely. To maximize its effectiveness, you should aim to use a Builder Potion when all your builders are actively working on upgrades with base times of 10 hours or more.

3. Can I use multiple Builder Potions at once to stack the speed?

No, the speed boost from Builder Potions does not stack. Using a second potion will simply replace the first’s effect. However, you can use them one after another to extend the duration for consecutive hours.

4. Do Builder Potions affect research in the Laboratory?

No, Builder Potions only affect building construction and upgrades. For speeding up research, you need to use a Research Potion.

5. How many hours do I save if I have 5 builders working with one potion?

If all five builders are active during a Builder Potion, you save 45 hours of total build time (9 hours saved per builder multiplied by 5 builders).

6. Can I buy Builder Potions?

Yes, Builder Potions can be purchased using gems, from the league shop for 30 league coins, or acquired through events and Clan Games.

7. Are Builder Potions better than Hammers?

It depends on the upgrade times. If your upgrades take a week or more, Hammers are generally better. For shorter hero upgrades and building upgrades with shorter times, Builder Potions are more time-efficient.

8. Is it worth using a Builder Potion on upgrades shorter than 10 hours?

While it will still speed up the process, it’s not as efficient. You will not maximize the full potential of the potion when builders are working on shorter upgrades. It’s best to save the potion for longer upgrades.

9. How long does one Builder Potion last?

One Builder Potion lasts for one hour, during which time each builder is working ten times faster than normal.

10. Where do I get Builder Potions for free?

Builder Potions can be obtained as rewards from Clan Games, special events, and occasionally from the in-game shop.

11. Does the effect of the Builder Potion apply to the sixth builder?

Yes, if you have unlocked the sixth builder from the Builder Base, the Builder Potion will also affect his work on your main base.

12. Are builder potions worth using?

Absolutely, Builder Potions are exceptionally worthwhile when used strategically, providing a substantial time saving, especially on lengthy upgrades.

13. What is the difference between a Builder Potion and a Training Potion?

A Builder Potion speeds up building upgrades, while a Training Potion speeds up troop training and spell production in the Barracks and Spell Factory. They target different aspects of the game.

14. Can I use a Builder Potion while the Master Builder is working in the Builder Base?

No, Builder Potions only affect the builders in your main village. They do not apply to building in the Builder Base.

15. If I use a potion on upgrades that are less than an hour long, what happens?

The potion will still complete upgrades 10x faster, however, this does not yield the best value. While the potion is still active the boost applies to all of your builders. So, if your upgrades are less than an hour, it’s better to start the potion with longer ones then finish off with short upgrades. This way all of the boost time is taken advantage of.

Conclusion

The Builder Potion is a crucial item for any Clash of Clans player looking to accelerate their village’s progress. By understanding how it functions, and by strategically timing your usage, you can save significant time and speed up your village’s growth. Remember, one Builder Potion shaves off nine hours of building time per builder currently working on an upgrade, making it a truly powerful tool in the game. Use it wisely, and you’ll see your village flourish at an unprecedented rate!