Best TH7 Base Layouts 2026
Town Hall 7 base layouts. Dragon attacks are your biggest threat at TH7.
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Town Hall 7 is where Clash of Clans becomes a genuine strategy game. The Barbarian King arrives as the first hero — a permanent unit that recovers HP over time, changes how attacks are funneled, and doubles as a significant defensive asset when positioned correctly inside your base. The Dragon unlocks as a fully trainable troop at TH7 (not just a Clan Castle option), making mass Dragon attacks the defining war strategy at this level. P.E.K.K.A debuts as the most powerful single-target damage dealer in the game, pairing with Golems to form GoWiPe — the first organized ground army composition in Clash. The Air Sweeper is a new defensive building that pushes all flying troops backward, dramatically influencing Dragon and Balloon approach angles and making its direction the most important single placement decision at TH7. In the 2026 meta, mass Dragons and GoWiPe remain the two primary war strategies, and the best bases are designed to be uncomfortable for both simultaneously.
New Defenses
- ▸Air Sweeper
- ▸Barbarian King (Hero)
- ▸Additional Mortar
- ▸Additional Air Defense
New Troops / Heroes
- ▸Dragons
- ▸P.E.K.K.A
- ▸Barbarian King (Hero)
Attack Meta
- Mass DragonsHigh
- GoWiPe (Golem-Witch-P.E.K.K.A)High
- LavaLoonMed
Base Building Tips for TH7
Air Sweeper direction is the single most impactful base decision at TH7 — aim it at the widest open edge where Dragon lines deploy
Four Air Defenses in a diamond formation maximize the tile distance between them, forcing Dragon attackers to spend more Lightning Spells or accept mid-flight losses
Seeking Air Mines clustered in pairs beside each Air Defense deal burst damage to Dragons and Balloons before they engage the Air Defense itself
Barbarian King positioned inside the base perimeter near your TH uses his Iron Fist ability and high HP to engage multiple troops when triggered defensively
Hidden Teslas inside your innermost compartment reveal mid-attack and punish P.E.K.K.As that reach your base center expecting only standard defenses
GoWiPe funnels between compartments — irregular wall shapes with dead-end corridors force Golems to path sideways rather than straight through
Understanding the current attack meta is the key to building a base that actually holds. Here are the top strategies used against TH7 bases in wars, CWL, and Legend League — and how to counter each one.
Mass Dragon
Mass Dragon remains the most widely used TH7 war strategy in 2026 — its combination of high HP, built-in splash, and self-navigating AI makes it forgiving enough for new attackers while still achieving 3-star results against bases that lack Air Defense spread. Four Air Defenses at TH7 make Dragon attacks more expensive than at TH6, but two Lightning Spells remove one Air Defense entirely before the battle begins, leaving only three to deal with — a manageable air defense load for ten Dragons with a Rage Spell.
Army Composition
How to Execute
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Scout the base: identify the Air Defense that is most isolated from the other three — typically the one nearest a base corner or edge
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Use both Lightning Spells to completely destroy that Air Defense before deploying any troops
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Send 2 Archers to the base edge to lure Clan Castle troops — never deploy Dragons while CC troops are alive, as a CC Dragon pulls your entire line off course
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Kill CC troops with your Barbarian King ability or a Wizard before the main deployment
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Deploy Dragons in a spread horizontal line along the base edge with the greatest distance from the remaining three Air Defenses
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Spacing dragons 2–3 tiles apart prevents multiple Dragons from dying to a single Air Bomb trigger
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Drop the Rage Spell on the Dragon cluster when it enters the base core and converges near two Air Defenses simultaneously
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Deploy remaining Archers around the outside to mop up isolated buildings and resource collectors for the 3-star
How to Counter It
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Four Air Defenses in a diamond formation with maximum tile distance between them force Dragon lines to fly across the entire base — each Air Defense fires for longer when spacing is maximized
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Air Sweeper facing the widest open base edge pushes Dragon lines backward, resetting their attack timing and preventing them from using the Rage Spell window efficiently
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Seeking Air Mine pairs beside each Air Defense deal burst damage to Dragon lines approaching — reducing Dragon count before they can engage the Air Defense itself
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Clan Castle Dragon is the strongest anti-Dragon defensive troop — it engages the incoming line and forces Dragon pathing to change, breaking up the formation
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Wizard Tower covering the Air Sweeper side of the base adds additional air damage to Dragons pushed back into its range
GoWiPe (Golem-Witch-P.E.K.K.A)
GoWiPe is the premier organized ground strategy at TH7 and the first composition in Clash of Clans that requires deliberate army planning, funnel building, and spell timing. The Golem is a high-HP tank that absorbs all splash damage and marches toward defenses. Witches spawn endless skeleton swarms that distract single-target buildings, and P.E.K.K.As deal enormous burst DPS to any building the funnel directs them toward. When executed with a proper entry funnel, GoWiPe can 3-star virtually any TH7 base including those designed specifically to counter it.
Army Composition
How to Execute
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Lure CC troops using a single Barbarian — kill them outside the base with Poison Spell and a Witch to prevent skeletons from interfering
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Build the funnel: deploy 2 Wizards on the far left corner buildings and 2 Wizards on the far right corner buildings of your planned attack angle — let them burn down both corners completely
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Once corners are cleared, deploy the Golem directly in the center of the funnel opening — it walks forward and draws all defensive fire
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Use 3 Wall Breakers to open the first main wall layer directly behind the Golem
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Deploy the Barbarian King on one side of the Golem to assist the funnel
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Place both Witches behind the Golem — their skeletons spread ahead of the army and distract Archer Towers and Hidden Teslas
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Drop both P.E.K.K.As directly behind the Witches — they follow the Golem path and deal high DPS to every building in range
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Jump Spell over the inner wall layer to keep the full army advancing without stopping to break walls
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Rage Spell on the entire army cluster when it reaches the Town Hall compartment for the 3-star push
How to Counter It
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Hidden Teslas placed inside the innermost base compartment fire at Golems from unexpected angles — GoWiPe attackers rarely save spells for Hidden Tesla positions
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Small internal compartments force Witches and P.E.K.K.As to spread out and lose combined DPS — P.E.K.K.A single-target DPS is wasted when targets are in isolated cells
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Clan Castle Witch inside the base adds skeleton distractions that pull P.E.K.K.A attacks away from defenses and waste the army's movement time
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Air Sweeper does not counter GoWiPe but Ground X-Bow positioned to cover the main attack corridor shreds both Golems and P.E.K.K.As simultaneously
LavaLoon (Lava Hound + Balloon)
LavaLoon at TH7 is a high-skill air strategy that rewards precise scouting and controlled deployment. Two Lava Hounds park on two of the four Air Defenses simultaneously, absorbing all anti-air fire while Balloons work uncontested behind them. When both Hounds eventually pop, they release Lava Pups that continue distracting defenses — giving the Balloon sweep additional free time to clean up remaining buildings. In 2026 at TH7, LavaLoon is considered an advanced attack because coordinating Hound placement with Balloon deployment requires split-second decision making.
Army Composition
How to Execute
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Scout all four Air Defense positions before attacking — map which two are closest to base edges for your Lava Hound approach angles
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Deploy 3 Minions on the base edge to lure CC troops — kill them with Poison Spell or Barbarian King before deploying Lava Hounds
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Release one Lava Hound from each of the two nearest base edges toward their respective Air Defense targets simultaneously — they must commit to separate Air Defenses or the attack collapses
- 4
Wait 10–15 seconds until both Lava Hounds have clearly established their parking positions on their Air Defenses
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Deploy the full Balloon formation behind and between the two Lava Hounds — spread across the full base width so Balloons target different buildings simultaneously
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Drop Rage Spell on the densest Balloon cluster when they converge on the third and fourth Air Defense — neither has a Lava Hound tank and the Rage pushes through quickly
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Haste Spell on any Balloon group stalling between defenses on wall segments
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Deploy Minions for final cleanup of any non-defensive buildings the Balloon sweep missed
How to Counter It
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Seeking Air Mines placed directly beside each Air Defense burst Lava Hounds before they fully establish their parking position, releasing Pups earlier than the attacker planned
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Spread all four Air Defenses to opposite base corners — two Lava Hounds can only tank two simultaneously, leaving the other two firing freely at the Balloon formation
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Giant Air Bombs positioned between Air Defenses in the Balloon pathing corridor deal burst damage to the Balloon cluster when they converge after Hounds fall
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Clan Castle with a Dragon engages the incoming Lava Hound and forces it to divert — breaking the simultaneous double-parking timing the attack depends on
TH7 Base Layouts — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TH7 bases, attack strategies, and how to defend them.
1What are the best TH7 war bases in 2026?
What are the best TH7 war bases in 2026?
The best TH7 war bases use multi-layer compartment designs that force attackers to break through 3–4 wall layers before reaching the Town Hall. Anti-3-star layouts with a centralized Clan Castle, well-placed traps, and defenses covering all angles perform best in regular wars and CWL. Browse the war filter on this page to find the highest-rated options tested against the current 2026 meta.
2How do I copy a TH7 base layout?
How do I copy a TH7 base layout?
Click the green "Copy Base Link" button on any layout card. This copies a Supercell deep link to your clipboard. Open Clash of Clans, go to Edit Layout, tap the import icon at the top, and paste the link. Your base loads instantly with all buildings, traps, and walls placed exactly as designed — no manual building required.
3What attack strategies are most dangerous against TH7 bases?
What attack strategies are most dangerous against TH7 bases?
The biggest threat at TH7 is Mass Dragons. The top strategy — Mass Dragon — Mass Dragon remains the most widely used TH7 war strategy in 2026 — its combination of high HP, built-in splash, and self-navigating AI makes it forgiving enough for new attackers while still achieving 3-star results against bases that lack Air Defense spread. Four Air Defenses at TH7 make Dragon attacks more expensive than at TH6, but two Lightning Spells remove one Air Defense entirely before the battle begins, leaving only three to deal with — a manageable air defense load for ten Dragons with a Rage Spell. All bases in our collection are designed with the current attack meta in mind.
4What is the best TH7 farming base layout?
What is the best TH7 farming base layout?
The best TH7 farming bases keep Dark Elixir Storage deep in the center behind multiple wall layers, while Gold and Elixir Storages are spread across the base in separate compartments. This forces attackers to commit a full army to reach all resources, making farming raids inefficient. Use the Farming filter above to browse optimized layouts.
5What new defenses does Town Hall 7 unlock?
What new defenses does Town Hall 7 unlock?
Town Hall 7 unlocks Air Sweeper, Barbarian King (Hero), Additional Mortar, Additional Air Defense. Air Sweeper is one of the most impactful additions — it significantly changes how attackers must approach the base. Total defense count at TH7 reaches 32, making it one of the stronger defensive levels in Clash of Clans.
6How do I build an anti-3-star base at TH7?
How do I build an anti-3-star base at TH7?
Anti-3-star bases at TH7 share several key traits: the Town Hall is buried behind at least 3 wall layers with no direct pathing, defenses like Air Sweeper are protected by inner compartments, Clan Castle is centralized so troops activate mid-raid, and traps are placed in predictable pathing corridors. Browse the War and CWL filters on this page for proven anti-3-star layouts.
7What is the best TH7 base for trophy pushing?
What is the best TH7 base for trophy pushing?
Trophy bases at TH7 prioritize protecting the Town Hall above all else — a successful Town Hall defense means the opponent scores fewer stars and less percentage. The Town Hall should be centralized, surrounded by your strongest defenses, with Mortars and X-Bows covering the perimeter. Use the Trophy filter above to find layouts optimized for pushing to Champion League and above.
8How often are TH7 base layouts updated on BaseCOC?
How often are TH7 base layouts updated on BaseCOC?
We add new TH7 base layouts daily and do full meta reviews after every major Supercell balance update or new season. Layouts that underperform in the current meta are removed or replaced. You can always sort by "Newest" or "Recently Updated" to find fresh bases that haven't been widely used yet, giving you an edge in wars.
9Can I submit my own TH7 base to BaseCOC?
Can I submit my own TH7 base to BaseCOC?
Yes — use the Submit Base page to share your TH7 layout with the community. Add a screenshot, the in-game copy link, and a description. After our team reviews it (usually within 24–48 hours), it gets published with your name credited. You earn 50 Contributor Points per approved base, and the top contributors each season win a free Gold Pass.
Town Hall 7 base layouts. Dragon attacks are your biggest threat at TH7. All layouts on BaseCOC include a one-tap copy link for instant import into Clash of Clans. Bases are sorted by community rating and views so you always see the best performers first.