Overview
Electro Owl is the second Hero Pet unlocked at Pet House Level 2 (Town Hall 14), introducing aerial chain lightning attacks to hero support strategies. As an air unit, Electro Owl attacks with electrical chains similar to Electro Dragon and Super Wizard, hitting primary targets and chaining to one additional target within range. With 3,500 HP and 215 DPS at max level (15), this flying companion targets the same building as its paired hero, providing consistent ranged electrical damage while staying airborne and immune to ground-based attacks.
Electro Owl revolutionized air attack strategies by pairing perfectly with the Grand Warden in air mode, where both units fly together and benefit from Warden’s Life Aura buff. The chain lightning mechanic allows Electro Owl to damage multiple buildings simultaneously (primary + chained target at 80% damage), making it effective against clustered defenses and support structures. However, Electro Owl’s moderate HP (3,500) makes it vulnerable to Air Defenses and Multi-Target Inferno Towers. When paired with ground heroes like Barbarian King or Archer Queen, Electro Owl often gets isolated and eliminated by air defenses before providing substantial value, making Unicorn or Phoenix better choices for ground-based hero strategies.
📊 Stats & Upgrade Path
| Pet House Level |
Max Level |
HP |
DPS |
Key Milestone |
| Level 2 (TH14) |
1 |
2,400 |
130 |
Unlocked — Chain lightning introduced |
| Level 2 (TH14) |
10 |
3,100 |
190 |
TH14 max — Solid air support |
| Level 2 (TH15+) |
15 |
3,500 |
215 |
⚔️ MAX — 3,500 HP · 215 DPS |
Key Attributes: Electro Owl has movement speed 18, attack speed 2.5 seconds, attack range 4.5 tiles, and targets buildings. Special Ability – Chain Lightning: Attacks chain to one additional target within 1 tile gap (similar to Electro Dragon), dealing 80% damage to secondary target. Attack Type: Ranged electrical damage (air unit).
⚔️ Best Hero Pairings
Grand Warden – Air Mode (Best Pairing)
Electro Owl pairs perfectly with Grand Warden in air mode. Both fly together, benefiting from Life Aura (+HP boost) and Eternal Tome (invincibility). Owl’s chain lightning complements Warden’s support role, damaging multiple buildings per attack. Ideal for Electro Dragon, Dragon Rider, and Balloon-heavy attacks where Warden flies with air army.
Archer Queen (Moderate Pairing)
Works in Queen Charge strategies but vulnerable to Air Defenses. Owl adds ranged DPS while Queen targets buildings, but Air Defenses quickly eliminate Owl since Queen can’t protect air units. Better than
L.A.S.S.I for raw damage output but inferior to
Unicorn for Queen survivability. Use when Queen faces minimal air defense coverage.
Royal Champion (Situational)
Viable alternative when
Diggy or
Spirit Fox are upgrading. Owl’s chain lightning helps soften multiple defenses simultaneously while RC focuses on primary targets. However, RC’s defense-targeting doesn’t synergize with Owl’s building priority, making this a backup option rather than optimal pairing.
Barbarian King (Not Recommended)
Poor pairing. King operates at ground level while Owl flies above, creating tactical disconnect. Air Defenses eliminate Owl quickly without King providing cover.
Phoenix,
Frosty, or
Mighty Yak offer superior King support with ground-based synergies and survivability mechanics.
🎯 Strategic Tips
Chain Lightning Mechanics
Electro Owl’s chain jumps to one building within 1-tile gap of primary target, dealing 80% damage. Position heroes to target buildings with nearby structures (Wizard Towers + Archer Towers, Cannons + Elixir Storage) to maximize dual-damage output. Chains follow same rules as Electro Dragon—no gaps larger than 1 tile.
Air Defense Vulnerability
With 3,500 HP, Electro Owl dies to 2-3 Air Defense volleys. Destroy or disable Air Defenses before deploying heroes with Owl. Use Freeze Spells, Lightning Spells, or Super Wizard funneling to eliminate Air Defenses protecting hero pathing areas. Owl is most effective when 60%+ of Air Defenses are destroyed.
Grand Warden Eternal Tome Synergy
When paired with Grand Warden, time Eternal Tome activation when Electro Owl is under heavy fire (Multi-Target Inferno, Air Sweeper + Air Defense combo). Tome grants 5 seconds invincibility, allowing Owl to unleash 2 chain lightning attacks without taking damage—often eliminating 4+ buildings.
Target Priority Coordination
Electro Owl attacks same target as paired hero. Use hero equipment abilities (Archer Queen’s Invisibility, RC’s Rocket Spear) to manually direct Owl’s focus toward high-value clusters (Inferno + Wizard Tower, Eagle Artillery + Air Defense). Owl follows hero targeting, so strategic hero pathing = optimized Owl damage.
Mass Electro Dragon Complement
In mass Electro Dragon attacks, pair Electro Owl with Grand Warden to create triple-chain synergy. Warden + Owl + Electro Dragons all use chain mechanics, creating devastating multi-building damage waves. Owl adds extra chain damage without consuming army camp space—effectively a “bonus Electro Dragon” supporting main army.
🛡️ Countering Electro Owl
Multi-Target Inferno Towers
Set Inferno Towers to multi-target mode to simultaneously engage Electro Owl and hero/army. Owl’s 3,500 HP drops rapidly under multi-target fire (3-4 seconds). Position Infernos inside core compartments where air units typically path to guarantee Owl engagement.
Air Defense Positioning
Place Air Defenses to create overlapping coverage zones. Owl follows heroes, so position Air Defenses near common hero pathing routes (Queen Charge lanes, Warden deployment zones). Two Air Defenses targeting Owl simultaneously = elimination in 4-5 seconds, neutralizing chain lightning threat.
Seeking Air Mines
Deploy Seeking Air Mines near high-value defensive structures that heroes typically target. When Owl approaches with hero, Seeking Air Mine deals 1,500 damage (43% of max HP at Level 15 Owl), softening Owl for quick Air Defense cleanup. Place near Eagle Artillery, Scattershots, Town Hall.
Spread Building Layout
Position buildings 2+ tiles apart to prevent chain lightning connections. If Owl can’t chain attacks, DPS drops by 80% on secondary targets. Isolated defenses force Owl to attack one building at a time, reducing overall damage efficiency and extending time heroes spend under defense fire.