{"id":484154,"date":"2026-04-12T02:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=484154"},"modified":"2026-04-12T02:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:50:25","slug":"what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/","title":{"rendered":"What troops should I use for th9?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/#What_Troops_Should_I_Use_for_TH9\" title=\"What Troops Should I Use for TH9?\">What Troops Should I Use for TH9?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/#Choosing_the_Right_Troops_for_TH9\" title=\"Choosing the Right Troops for TH9\">Choosing the Right Troops for TH9<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/#Understanding_TH9_Attack_Strategies\" title=\"Understanding TH9 Attack Strategies\">Understanding TH9 Attack Strategies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Troops_Should_I_Use_for_TH9\"><\/span>What Troops Should I Use for TH9?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>For <strong>Town Hall 9 (TH9)<\/strong>, the best troops to use depend on your attack strategy, but a well-rounded army composition often includes a combination of <strong>ground troops<\/strong> like <strong>Golems<\/strong>, <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong>, and <strong>Wizards<\/strong>, along with <strong>air troops<\/strong> such as <strong>Balloons<\/strong> and <strong>Minions<\/strong>, supported by <strong>spells<\/strong> like <strong>Rage<\/strong> and <strong>Heal<\/strong> to maximize damage and minimize losses. The key to success at TH9 is balancing your army composition to effectively take out enemy defenses and achieve <strong>3-star attacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Troops_for_TH9\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Troops for TH9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_TH9_Attack_Strategies\"><\/span>Understanding TH9 Attack Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At TH9, players often use a variety of attack strategies, including <strong>GoWiPe (Golem, Wizard, Pekka)<\/strong>, <strong>Lava Loon<\/strong>, and <strong>Hog Rider<\/strong> attacks, each requiring different troop compositions and spell supports. <strong>GoWiPe<\/strong> is a classic strategy that involves using <strong>Golems<\/strong> as tanks, <strong>Wizards<\/strong> for area damage, and <strong>Pekka<\/strong> for high damage output, supported by <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong> to lure out <strong>Clan Castle troops<\/strong> and <strong>Healers<\/strong> for the <strong>Archer Queen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the best attack strategy at TH9?<\/strong> The best attack strategy at TH9 often involves using a combination of <strong>Golems<\/strong>, <strong>Wizards<\/strong>, <strong>Pekka<\/strong>, and <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong>, with <strong>Balloons<\/strong> and <strong>Minions<\/strong> providing air support, tailored to the enemy base layout and defenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best army for TH9?<\/strong> A well-balanced army for TH9 typically includes <strong>Golems<\/strong> for tanking, <strong>Pekka<\/strong> and <strong>Wizards<\/strong> for damage, <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong> for distracting defenses, and <strong>Balloons<\/strong> and <strong>Minions<\/strong> for air attacks, with <strong>Healers<\/strong> supporting the <strong>Archer Queen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the best troops for farming at TH9?<\/strong> For farming at TH9, <strong>Barch<\/strong> (Barbarians and Archers) and <strong>GiBarch<\/strong> (Giants, Barbarians, and Archers) are popular due to their cost-effectiveness and ability to quickly clear buildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How long does it take to max out TH9?<\/strong> Maxing out TH9 requires approximately 63 days for building upgrades with 5 builders, and an additional 90 days if you also want to max out all troops and spells in the lab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What should I upgrade first in TH9?<\/strong> After upgrading to TH9, prioritize upgrading your <strong>Laboratory<\/strong> to access higher-level troops and spells, followed by the <strong>Clan Castle<\/strong> and <strong>Spell Factory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best Hog attack strategy for TH9?<\/strong> The best <strong>Hog Rider<\/strong> attack strategy at TH9 involves using <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong> to distract defenses while <strong>Wizards<\/strong> and other troops provide supporting damage, with <strong>Healers<\/strong> for the <strong>Archer Queen<\/strong> and <strong>Rage<\/strong> spells to boost damage output.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are super troops and when can I use them?<\/strong> <strong>Super Troops<\/strong> are enhanced versions of regular troops, available at <strong>Town Hall 11<\/strong> and above, which can be activated using <strong>Dark Elixir<\/strong> or a <strong>Super Potion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I get super troops at TH10?<\/strong> No, <strong>Super Troops<\/strong> cannot be trained at <strong>TH10<\/strong>; they become available starting from <strong>TH11<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the best TH9 attack strategies for war?<\/strong> Effective war strategies at TH9 include <strong>GoWiPe<\/strong>, <strong>Lava Loon<\/strong>, and <strong>Hog Rider<\/strong> attacks, each tailored to the enemy base and your army composition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many gems would it take to max TH9?<\/strong> Maxing out TH9 using gems for instant upgrades can require up to 100,000 gems for resources and time, with laboratory upgrades alone potentially costing around 18,000 gems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I upgrade TH9 to TH10?<\/strong> Upgrading to <strong>TH10<\/strong> is beneficial as it unlocks new troops, spells, and buildings, but consider maxing your <strong>Walls<\/strong> and key defenses first to maintain a competitive edge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What should I max first, troops or walls, at TH9?<\/strong> Prioritize upgrading your <strong>Laboratory<\/strong> for better troops and spells, and then focus on your <strong>Walls<\/strong> and key defensive buildings to protect your base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the longest upgrade in Clash of Clans?<\/strong> The longest upgrade in the game is 18 days, which applies to the <strong>Eagle Artillery<\/strong> and <strong>Clan Castle<\/strong> upgrades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which troop should I upgrade in COC?<\/strong> <strong>Hog Riders<\/strong> are valuable to upgrade as they provide a high damage output and can jump over <strong>Walls<\/strong> to target defenses directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the best CC troops for defense?<\/strong> Effective <strong>Clan Castle<\/strong> troops for defense include <strong>Baby Dragons<\/strong>, <strong>Ice Golems<\/strong>, <strong>Valkyries<\/strong>, and <strong>Goblins<\/strong>, which can counter a variety of attack strategies when used together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Troops Should I Use for TH9? For Town Hall 9 (TH9), the best troops to use depend on your attack strategy, but a well-rounded army composition often includes a combination of ground troops like Golems, Hog Riders, and Wizards, along with air troops such as Balloons and Minions, supported by spells like Rage and &#8230; <a title=\"What troops should I use for th9?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-troops-should-i-use-for-th9\/\" aria-label=\"More on What troops should I use for th9?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-484154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=484154"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/484154\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=484154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=484154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=484154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}