Which Tier 1 Troops should I upgrade first in Clash of Clans?

Many Clash of Clans players can get confused about which troops to upgrade first when they have finished building their lab. My answer is simple, updating the archers should be your first priority when making updates. Why? Because archers are more valuable in the long run, especially if you’re a very active Clash of Clans player who likes to attack and turn someone else’s base to rubble. There are 3 reasons why the archer is your highest priority troop for improvement.

First, the archer has the best attack power compared to barbarians or goblins. You might be wondering why, because not only does the archer have the lowest health, but they also have the lowest damage per second (dps) attack power compared to spikes or goblins. That’s because the archer has an attack ability that others don’t, and it’s called a ranged attack ability. This means that archers have a better chance of hitting those defensive buildings, like cannons or towers, regardless of the wall protections. Try to compare that to barbarians who need to get through the wall first before they can get to anything.

Second, the archer does not choose targets. Unlike goblins who prioritize resource buildings when attacking, archers hit anything in their sight (including, sadly, walls). This gives archers a better chance of taking down a base compared to goblins who are demanding because resource stores are often placed deep within the base and fully protected. Don’t get me wrong, goblins are the best troop if your only concern is stealing resources. However, you cannot deploy goblins without the help of other troops like spikes or giants because they will be easily crushed. On the other hand, an army consists of 100% archers who will definitely be able to take out any base with decent protections and will even sometimes reward you with 3 stars.

Third, archers make excellent clan castle troops. The most popular requested troops for Clan Castle right now are archery for obvious reasons. Archers’ ability to hit from afar is already dangerous and they are now trying to put archers within a dozen strong protective walls. The result is that you will get an army group that can attack an enemy without having to fear that they will hit you back. It’s a deadly combination!

One note to keep in mind is that it can be very effective to field a full army of archers for a low level (1-5) City Hall base. However, once you reach a level 6 above the Town Hall level, you may want to combine archers with other troops, such as giants or wall breakers.