Decoding the Defenses: A Comprehensive Guide to Wall Levels in Clash of Clans

The cornerstone of any formidable base in Clash of Clans (COC) is its walls. These seemingly simple structures are the first line of defense against marauding hordes, buying precious time for your defenses to unleash their fury. But walls aren’t just walls; they evolve through distinct levels, each boasting increased hitpoints and a unique visual style. So, what exactly are the levels of walls in Clash of Clans?

Currently, walls range from Level 1 to Level 16. Each level features a unique design, reflecting the increasing strength and sophistication of your village. As you progress through the game and upgrade your Town Hall, you’ll unlock the ability to upgrade your walls to higher levels. Each upgrade requires resources (Gold or Elixir, depending on the wall’s current level) and completion time. The higher the level, the more resources and time are needed. Each wall level not only increases the defensive capabilities of your base but also serves as a visual indicator of a player’s progress.
Below is a detailed description of each wall level in Clash of Clans.

• Level 1 Walls: These are the most basic walls, resembling simple wooden fences with rope tied around the posts. They provide minimal protection and are quickly overcome by most attackers.

• Level 2 Walls: Level 2 walls transition to uncut rock, providing a slightly more robust defense than their wooden predecessors. However, they are still relatively weak.

• Level 3 Walls: These walls are more smooth and appear as cut stone. Their appearance gives the village a more substantial and fortified look.

• Level 4 Walls: Walls transform to solid iron at Level 4, becoming noticeably taller. This upgrade significantly increases their hitpoints, making them a more formidable obstacle.

• Level 5 Walls: Reverting to a stone aesthetic, Level 5 walls are more smooth and cut stone, showcasing a more refined construction.

• Level 6 Walls: Level 6 Walls are defined by larger stones making up the posts and bronze-colored connectors between them. The corner segments have even taller stones for the posts, adding a touch of grandeur.

• Level 7 Walls: Walls now boast a dark gray brick texture with metal reinforcements. This level indicates a significant investment in defense.

• Level 8 Walls: A distinctive change occurs at Level 8; these walls are a thick, dull, black crystal with a skull on top. The menacing appearance warns potential attackers of the strength of your defenses. When joined at a corner, the skull looks bigger and the holes of the skull are darker.

• Level 9 Walls: Level 9 Walls display spikes on the sides and feature fires burning atop them when joined in a corner, adding to their intimidating presence.

• Level 10 Walls: These walls feature strips of lava flowing in a clear pipe on top and have waves of fire going through intermittently. A permanent flame appears on top when joined at a corner, highlighting their fiery nature.

• Level 11 Walls: Level 11 Walls have lava on their sides and have waves of lava flowing through them intermittently. When joined at a corner, they have the same lava faucet as the ones on the side of the level 10 Town Hall.

• Level 12 Walls: A more sophisticated look arrives with Level 12 walls, which are white on the top, golden on the bottom, and golden lights shining through them intermittently.

• Level 13 Walls: These walls are white and blue with a gray metallic bottom. Springs connect each segment, and the walls have waves of electrical energy flowing through them intermittently.

• Level 14 Walls: Level 14 walls are ice on a dark purple wall. The ice atop the wall connects when joined to other segments, and the walls have waves of light aura flowing through them intermittently. When joined at a corner, they have a blue shine.

• Level 15 Walls: Walls become lavish at Level 15. They are golden with some pattern on the top, surrounded by a purplish-black stone with gold lining on it. The gold atop the Wall connects when joined to other segments, and green light is reflected on the flowing green water intermittently.

• Level 16 Walls: The highest level currently available, Level 16 walls are varying shades of purple with a metal frame on the top that has a shield-shaped pattern, surrounded by a dark purple frame. An additional, thinner frame made of gold surrounds the Wall below the purple layer.

FAQs About Walls in Clash of Clans

What are wall segments in Clash of Clans?

A wall segment is a single piece of a wall within your base’s layout. Each segment is connected to other segments to form a continuous wall. When selected, the segment’s endpoints (ends) are marked by green dots – handles, for easy repositioning or modification.

How many wall rings are required for Level 13 walls?

The exact number of wall rings needed depends on the upgrade cost and the exchange rate between resources and wall rings. Upgrading from L12 to L13 walls costs 3 million gold or elixir. Given that one ring typically buys 1 million resource, you’d need 3 wall rings per wall segment.

What are Level 5 walls in Builder Hall?

In the Builder Hall, Level 5 Walls are more smooth and cut stone. Level 6 Walls have larger stones making up the posts and bronze-colored connectors between them. The corner segments have even taller stones for the posts.

What happens when a Town Hall 15 attacks in Bronze League?

While not directly related to wall levels, it’s worth noting that a Town Hall 15 (TH15) attacking in the Bronze League is likely “farming” for easy resources or intentionally dropping trophies. The massive power disparity between a TH15 and Bronze League opponents makes for an unfair and quickly resolved match, often yielding substantial loot for the higher-level player.

Why are COC walls so expensive?

Walls are expensive in COC because they are essential to defense. Their high hitpoints force attackers to spend more troops and time breaking through, allowing defenses to inflict maximum damage. The high cost creates a strategic choice: invest heavily in walls or prioritize other upgrades.

Should I max my walls in Clash of Clans?

Whether you should “max” your walls (upgrade them to the highest possible level) is a strategic decision. Maxing walls provides the best possible defense. The Games Learning Society, advocates for a balanced approach, considering the cost-benefit ratio compared to other upgrades. Prioritizing offense is crucial to winning battles and gathering resources. If all offensive upgrades are completed it is wise to focus on upgrading walls.

When should I upgrade my COC walls?

A general guideline is to upgrade walls when they fall into the “red zone”. This means they are significantly lower level than the TH level they should be at and are easily breached by opponents. Walls in the “orange zone” (slightly under-leveled) can be upgraded when resources are available. Don’t forget to visit GamesLearningSociety.org for in-depth strategy guides and resources.

What is the max level in Clash of Clans walls?

As of now, the maximum wall level in Clash of Clans is Level 16. However, there are limitations of being able to upgrade all of them to this level.

Should I upgrade all my walls in COC?

It’s essential to balance the level of your walls to prevent enemies from exploiting weak areas. A complete set of moderately leveled walls (e.g., all Level 7) is often more effective than a few high-level walls with the rest being significantly weaker.

What destroys walls in Clash of Clans?

The Wall Breaker is a dedicated troop that targets and destroys walls. It deals massive damage specifically to walls, sacrificing itself in the process. Other troops like Giants and Golems will attack walls when they are the closest building to them.

What are level 16 walls in Clash of Clans?

Level 16 Walls are varying shades of purple with a metal frame on the top that has a shield-shaped pattern, surrounded by a dark purple frame. An additional, thinner frame made of gold surrounds the Wall below the purple layer.

What are level 14 walls in Clash of Clans?

Level 14 Walls are ice on a dark purple wall. The ice atop the wall connects when joined to other segments, and the walls have waves of light aura flowing through them intermittently. When joined at a corner, they have a blue shine.

Can you upgrade all walls to level 16?

Currently, there are limitations to how many walls can be upgraded to Level 16. As of the last update, you are only allowed to upgrade 175 of your walls to level 16 and the rest have to stay at level 15.

Why can’t I upgrade all my walls in COC with Elixir?

In order to upgrade an entire row of walls using Elixir, all pieces in the wall must be at least level 8 or up. If there are any pieces of wall in the row that are at level 7 or lower, the game will only offer to upgrade the row with gold until those lower-level pieces have been upgraded to level 8.

Will there be a Town Hall 16?

As with all things in Clash of Clans, new Town Hall levels are eagerly anticipated. Based on past release patterns, the expected release for Town Hall 16 is around April 2nd 2024.