Many players are unsure of what to prioritize when upgrading their new TH12. In this article, we will guide you on how to upgrade your TH12 in the proper order, enabling you to progress faster.
Reaching Town Hall 12 is a major milestone in Clash of Clans, as it brings new levels of enjoyment to the game. By prioritizing your upgrades correctly, you can efficiently speed up your base’s progress.
Laboratory
Every time you move into a new Town Hall, the Laboratory should be at the top of your list of priorities. You will need stronger and better troops for farming, battle, and trophy pushing, which the Laboratory makes available.
Elixir troops are an excellent place to start, and you should reserve your Dark Elixir for hero upgrades.
Laboratory to level 10 upgrade cost: 3,800,000 Elixirs
Laboratory to level 10 upgrade time: 4 days
Elixir Storages
To upgrade your troops and the Grand Warden at TH12, you will need a large amount of Elixir. One of your builders should prioritize upgrading your Elixir Storages as soon as possible.
Additionally, Clan Castle upgrades now require Elixir, so it’s important to have sufficient Elixir storage. You will need Clan Castle troops for successful war attacks, making early upgrades of Elixir Storages essential.
Elixir Storage to level 13 upgrade cost: 1,800,000 Gold
Elixir Storage to level 13 upgrade time: 3 days, 12 hours
Army Camps
At TH12, your Army Camps can hold up to 280 troop housing spaces. It is crucial to upgrade them as soon as possible to increase your army’s size for attacks. The additional 20 housing spaces will make war attacks and farming easier, so prioritize Army Camp upgrades early on.
Army Camp to level 10 upgrade cost: 5,700,000 Elixir
Army Camp to level 10 upgrade time: 8 days, 18 hours
New Buildings
New buildings will add more damage per second value to your village than upgrading existing buildings. At TH12, you gain access to a brand new Workshop, Inferno Tower, Hidden Tesla, and a couple of traps.
It is recommended to prioritize upgrading the Inferno Tower and Hidden Tesla to the current level of your older buildings. Additionally, allocate at least two builders to work on new buildings to maximize your progress.
Gold Storages
Gold is a necessary resource in Clash of Clans, as several upgrades require a significant amount of it. To ensure you have enough gold storage space, allocate one builder to upgrade your Gold Storage buildings.
This upgrade allows you to store a more substantial amount of gold and use it to upgrade your defensive buildings. Prioritizing Gold Storage buildings early on can help prevent a shortage of gold during critical upgrades.
Gold Storage to level 13 upgrade cost: 1,800,000 Elixirs
Gold Storage to level 13 upgrade time: 3 days, 12 hours
Dark Elixir Storage
Upgrading your Dark Elixir Storage at TH12 should be a top priority since heroes and dark troops require a significant amount of Dark Elixir. As such, it is essential to upgrade your Dark Elixir Storage as early as possible to maximize your storage capacity.
This upgrade ensures that you have sufficient Dark Elixir reserves to upgrade your heroes and dark troops without any delays or shortages.
Dark Elixir Storage to level 7 upgrade cost: 3,800,000 Elixirs
Dark Elixir Storage to level 7 upgrade time: 3 days, 12 hours
Workshop
The Workshop is a fantastic new building that unlocks at TH12, allowing you to unlock powerful Siege Machines. Upgrading your Workshop to level 3 unlocks the Wall Wrecker, Battle Blimp, and Stone Slammer.
However, if you have a generous clan, you may opt to skip this upgrade and request a Siege Machine donation instead. This can save you valuable resources and time, allowing you to focus on other critical upgrades.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Elixir) | Upgrade Time |
| 2 | 5,000,000 | 5 days |
| 3 | 7,000,000 | 7 days |
Clan Castle
The Clan Castle is one of the most important buildings in Clash of Clans. Upgrading your Clan Castle to level 8 increases the number of troop housing spaces from 35 to 40 which provides much-needed aid in both offense and defense.
This upgrade is particularly necessary for wars and defending your loot as a new TH12. Prioritizing your Clan Castle upgrade can help you strengthen your defense and offense.
Clan Castle to level 8 upgrade cost: 8,000,000 Elixirs
Clan Castle to level 8 upgrade time: 9 days
Barracks
At TH12, upgrading your Barracks to level 14 unlocks the powerful Yeti troop, which is widely used in Clan Wars and is a vital component in many attack strategies. As an offensive building, upgrading your Barracks holds a higher upgrade priority.
Barracks to level 14 upgrade cost: 8,000,000 Elixirs
Barracks to level 14 upgrade time: 9 days
Dark Barracks
At TH12, upgrading your Dark Barracks to level 9 unlocks the Headhunter, a highly effective troop used in nearly all attack strategies. With its unique abilities, the Headhunter is especially helpful in eliminating enemy heroes and troops.
Headhunters can jump over walls and throw poison cards that create a similar effect to the Poison Spell.
Prioritizing the upgrade of your Dark Barracks to level 9 can provide a significant boost to your offensive capabilities, making attacks easier and more successful.
Dark Barracks to level 9 upgrade cost: 9,000,000 Elixirs
Dark Barracks to level 9 upgrade time: 10 days
Grand Warden
Grand Warden receives a significant boost of 20 levels, making him even more powerful.
It’s recommended to allocate at least one builder to upgrade your Grand Warden as soon as possible, taking him to level 40 quickly, as he is key to winning attacks at TH12.
With his unique ability that makes troops invulnerable for a few seconds, the Grand Warden is one of the strongest heroes in the game.
Maximizing his potential by prioritizing his upgrades can greatly improve your attack strategies, making them more successful and effective.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Elixirs) | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 8,800,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 22 | 8,900,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 23 | 9,000,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 24 | 9,100,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 25 | 9,200,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 26 | 9,300,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 27 | 9,400,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 28 | 9,500,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 29 | 9,600,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 30 | 9,700,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 31 | 9,800,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 32 | 9,900,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 33 | 10,000,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 34 | 10,100,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 35 | 10,200,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 36 | 10,300,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 37 | 10,400,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 38 | 10,500,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 39 | 10,600,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 40 | 10,700,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
Archer Queen
Archer Queen receives a significant boost of 15 levels at TH12, making her an unstoppable force in both offense and defense.
With Town Hall 12 bases becoming increasingly tougher, having a well-upgraded Archer Queen is important for achieving three-star in clan wars and regular attacks.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Dark Elixirs) | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 138,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 52 | 143,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 53 | 148,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 54 | 154,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 55 | 159,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 56 | 166,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 57 | 172,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 58 | 179,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 59 | 186,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 60 | 192,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 61 | 198,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 62 | 203,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 63 | 208,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 64 | 213,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 65 | 219,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
Barbarian King
Barbarian King also gets a boost of 15 levels at TH12, making him no less than a tank on the enemy village. I would highly recommend assigning a builder to max out your Barbarian King as soon as possible.
The Barbarian King plays a major role in your attacks, and without upgrading him, you will have a hard time taking on other Town Hall 12 bases.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Dark Elixirs) | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 130,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 52 | 135,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 53 | 140,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 54 | 146,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 55 | 151,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 56 | 158,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 57 | 165,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 58 | 172,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 59 | 180,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 60 | 187,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 61 | 193,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 62 | 200,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 63 | 206,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 64 | 211,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 65 | 216,000 | 6 days, 6 hours |
Giga Tesla
TH12 has a destructive weapon of its own named Giga Tesla. Giga Tesla can wipe out chunks of enemy troops in seconds and deals a huge amount of death damage when destroyed.
It is best to specify a builder to Giga Tesla so it can be upgraded to level 5 as early as possible.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Gold) | Upgrade Time |
| 2 | 3,000,000 | 1 day, 12 hours |
| 3 | 4,200,000 | 2 days, 18 hours |
| 4 | 5,600,000 | 4 days, 6 hours |
| 5 | 7,000,000 | 5 days, 12 hours |
Eagle Artillery
The Eagle Artillery is an extremely powerful defensive building that has a massive range and can take out entire groups of troops in seconds. Despite having a blind spot, it remains the strongest defensive building in the game.
It is essential to take the Eagle Artillery into account when planning attacks, as it can easily decimate attacking troops. Therefore, upgrading the Eagle Artillery should be a top priority when it comes to defensive upgrades at TH12.
Eagle Artillery to level 3 upgrade cost: 10,000,000 Gold
Eagle Artillery to level 3 upgrade time: 10 days
Inferno Towers
Inferno Tower is a key defensive building in Clash of Clans due to its high damage output. At TH12, you can upgrade each of your three Inferno Towers to level 6.
It is recommended that you prioritize the upgrade of Inferno Towers to better ward off invaders. Make sure to allocate builders to upgrade your Inferno Towers whenever they are available.
Inferno Tower to level 6 upgrade cost: 6,500,000 Gold
Inferno Tower to level 6 upgrade time: 9 days
X-Bows
X-Bows are an essential defensive building in Clash of Clans, especially at TH12. With their long range and high damage per second, X-Bows can be incredibly effective at defending your base against a variety of attacks, including those with Siege Machines, Queen Charge, and all types of enemy troops.
X-Bow to level 6 upgrade cost: 6,800,000 Gold
X-Bow to level 6 upgrade time: 9 days
Air Defenses
Air Defense is a powerful defensive building for defending against air troops. It can deal a massive amount of damage to flying units, making it a nightmare for aerial attackers.
Air Defenses are especially effective against Electro Dragons, which are very common at Town Hall 12. Upgrading your Air Defenses should be a top priority as you progress through TH12, as they will play a critical role in defending against air-based attacks.
Air Defenses to level 10 upgrade cost: 5,800,000 Gold
Air Defenses to level 10 upgrade time: 8 days, 18 hours
Archer Towers
Archer Towers are multi-purpose defensive buildings that can target both air and ground units from a long range. It is recommended to upgrade Archer Towers right after the Air Defenses, as they can help protect your base against different types of attacks.
At TH12, Archer Towers can be upgraded twice to further increase their damage output and hitpoints.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Gold) | Upgrade Time |
| 16 | 4,700,000 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| 17 | 6,100,000 | 7 days, 12 hours |
Hidden Teslas
Hidden Teslas are the deadliest trap in Clash of Clans. Hidden Teslas can surprise both air and ground troops with their monstrous damage.
You should work on your Hidden Teslas so that your base can defend better against attackers.
Hidden Tesla to level 10 upgrade cost: 5,000,000 Gold
Hidden Tesla to level 10 upgrade time: 8 days, 18 hours
Wizard Towers
The Wizards on the top of Wizard Towers can attack both air and ground units and are particularly effective against large groups of troops.
Upgrading Wizard Towers is important to improve your defense against ground and air attacks.
Wizard Tower to level 11 upgrade cost: 7,200,000 Gold
Wizard Tower to level 11 upgrade time: 9 days
Bomb Towers
Bomb Towers are one of the most effective defensive buildings in Clash of Clans. They deal splash damage to groups of troops, making them ideal for defending against Hog Rider and Miner attacks.
When destroyed, Bomb Towers explode, causing additional damage to enemy troops.
Bomb Tower to level 7 upgrade cost: 6,300,000 Gold
Bomb Tower to level 7 upgrade time: 9 days
Cannons
Cannons are an essential defense building to defend against ground attacks. They can deal high damage to ground troops and are effective in defending against ground-based strategies such as Hog Riders and Miners.
At Town Hall 12, you can upgrade your Cannons twice, increasing their damage output and making them even more effective in defending your base.
Don’t overlook the importance of Cannons and make sure to prioritize their upgrades to strengthen your defense against ground attacks.
| Level | Upgrade Cost (Gold) | Upgrade Time |
| 16 | 4,400,000 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| 17 | 5,600,000 | 7 days, 12 hours |
Mortars
The Mortar’s splash damage can be a nightmare for large groups of low-hitpoint troops. Although it is on the bottom of the priority list, upgrading Mortars can still be a good defense strategy.
Mortars can help defend against Witch-Slap armies and some Siege Machines. At Town Hall 12, Mortars can be upgraded with two new levels, increasing their damage output significantly.
| Level | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
| 11 | 5,800,000 | 7 days, 12 hours |
| 12 | 6,500,000 | 8 days, 18 hours |
Gold Mines, Elixir Collectors, and Dark Elixir Drills
Gold Mines, Elixir Collectors, and Dark Elixir Drills are crucial in maintaining a steady flow of resources for your base. It is important to upgrade them as they will provide an extra amount of resources every few hours.
Once you have finished upgrading all your defense buildings, you should focus on upgrading these resource buildings.
Traps and Walls
At this point in TH12, you should prioritize upgrading your traps and walls to their maximum levels. Upgraded walls can withstand more damage, while upgraded traps deal more damage.
Once you have finished upgrading your traps and walls, you will be ready to move on to TH13 and face even more challenging attacks.
Wall to level 13 upgrade cost: 2,000,000 Gold or Elixir
Wall to level 13 upgrade time: None
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