Core Stats at Max Level
Pro Tips & Strategy
Lava Hound prioritizes Air Defenses above everything — it’ll fly straight to them and tank all their shots.
The legendary LavaLoon strategy: Lava Hound tanks while Balloons destroy defenses. Add Haste Spells for perfection.
When Hound dies, 8 Lava Pups spawn and swarm the base. They deal much more damage than the Hound itself.
Keep Lava Hound away from single-target Infernos — they melt it. Use Freeze Spell or let it die over the Inferno for Pup value.
Deploy 2 Lava Hounds to split Air Defense fire. This doubles your tank time and ensures air troops survive longer.
After Hound dies, Rage the Lava Pups — they’ll shred buildings and defenses incredibly fast with the damage boost.
Unlock & Upgrade Path
Unlock Lava Hound by upgrading Dark Barracks to the required level at this Town Hall.
Prioritize Lava Hound upgrades when it fits your preferred attack strategy and army composition.
Final upgrade unlocks maximum potential — making this troop viable for high-level raids and clan wars.