Wizard

Overview

The Wizard is the seventh Elixir troop unlocked in the Barracks at Town Hall 5, and arguably the most versatile damage dealer in Clash of Clans. These ranged spellcasters hurl magical fireballs from 3 tiles away, dealing 230 DPS in a 0.3-tile splash radius at max level. With moderate HP (320) but devastating area damage, Wizards excel at clearing swarms of defending troops, obliterating Clan Castle defenders, and providing high-DPS support behind tanking units like Giants and Golems.

Wizards target any building or troop within range, making them excellent for funneling and cleanup operations. Their 4 housing space and 1.7-second attack speed strike the perfect balance between damage output and army composition flexibility. From early TH5 farming raids to late-game 3-star strategies, Wizards remain relevant across all Town Hall levels. They’re essential components of GoWiPe (Golem-Wizard-PEKKA), GoWiWi (Golem-Wizard-Witch), and countless hybrid strategies, and serve as the primary damage dealers in most Clan Castle defensive compositions.

📊 Stats & Upgrade Path

Town Hall	Max Level	HP	DPS	Key Milestone
TH5	1	75	50	Unlocked — First splash DPS troop
TH6	2	90	70	Core of early farming armies
TH7	3	107	90	Dominates TH7 war attacks
TH8	4	125	125	GoWiPe strategy emerges
TH9	5	143	170	Essential war troop
TH10	6	164	190	Inferno Tower challenges
TH11	7	184	200	Grand Warden synergy unlocked
TH12	8	213	210	Super Wizard available
TH13	9	235	220	Scattershot era
TH14	10	257	225	Remains viable in hybrid attacks
TH15	11	280	227	Monolith & Spell Tower counters
TH16	12	300	228	Blast Bow era
TH17+	13	320	230	⚔️ MAX — 320 HP · 230 DPS

Key Attributes: Wizards have a movement speed of 16 (moderate), attack speed of 1.7 seconds, attack range of 3 tiles, and deal splash damage in a 0.3-tile radius. They occupy 4 housing space and target any building or troop within range.

⚔️ Attack Strategies

GiWiz (Giant-Wizard)

Deploy 10-15 Giants as tanks, followed by 8-12 Wizards for damage. Add 2-3 Healers if available. Use Wall Breakers for entry and Rage/Heal Spells for sustainability. This dominates TH5-9 farming with 70%+ destruction rates.

Funnel Creation

Deploy 1-2 Wizards on each side of your intended attack path to clear edge buildings. This creates a funnel directing your main army (Queen Walk, KS LaLoon, etc.) into the base core instead of circling outside.

Clan Castle Killer

Lure Clan Castle troops to a corner, then surround them with 4-6 Wizards. Their splash damage obliterates swarms (Archers, Wizards, Balloons) in seconds. Add 1 Poison Spell for faster cleanup.

Rage Spell Synergy

Drop Rage Spell on Wizards attacking high-HP defenses (Eagle Artillery, Inferno Towers). Raged Wizards deal 390+ DPS, shredding defenses in 3-4 shots. Pair with Jump Spell for multi-compartment devastation.

Behind Siege Machines

Deploy 4-6 Wizards behind Wall Wreckers or Log Launchers. Siege machines tank defenses while Wizards provide massive DPS from behind. This combo destroys Town Hall compartments in seconds.

Super Wizard Mass Attack

Super Wizards (Level 8+, 25k DE boost) have 6-tile range and chain lightning. Deploy 8-10 with Jump/Rage for overwhelming firepower. Best for trophy pushing or Clan War League attacks where loot doesn’t matter.

🛡️ Defense Tips

Wizard Tower Placement

Position Wizard Towers to target enemy Wizards specifically. A maxed Wizard Tower one-shots Wizards at most levels, eliminating entire groups before they reach your core. Overlap coverage with Mortars for redundancy.

Clan Castle Positioning

Centralize your Clan Castle and fill it with Wizards, Witches, or Ice Golems. Defending Wizards splash damage wipes out attacking troops, while Ice Golems slow enemy Wizards to a crawl, making them vulnerable to defenses.

Compartmentalization

Create multiple small compartments forcing Wizards to retarget frequently. Each retarget wastes 0.5-1 second of attack time, reducing their total damage output and increasing their exposure to defensive fire.

Giant Bomb Placements

Place Giant Bombs inside compartments where Wizards will likely path. A maxed Giant Bomb deals 400 damage, eliminating or severely weakening Wizard groups clustered behind tanks.

🎯 Advanced Tips

Splash Radius Mechanics

Wizard splash radius is only 0.3 tiles—much smaller than Mortars (1.5) or Wizard Towers (1.0). Deploy Wizards in spread formations, not tight clusters, to minimize splash damage received from enemy defenses.

Heal vs Rage Choice

Heal Spell sustains Wizards through multi-target Infernos and Scattershots; Rage accelerates their DPS for faster destruction. Use Heal when Wizards face sustained damage, Rage when pushing through fortified compartments.

Training Cost Efficiency

Wizards cost 5,000 Elixir at max level (4 housing space). A full Wizard army costs ~250k Elixir. Too expensive for farming but perfect for wars where victory > loot. Use Barch/Goblins for farming instead.

Clone Spell Doubling

Clone Spell duplicates Wizards inside its radius, instantly doubling DPS. Deploy Clone on Wizards entering the Town Hall compartment for a massive damage surge that obliterates defenses and secures the star.

Invisible Tesla Counter

Wizards auto-target buildings, including Hidden Teslas when they reveal. Deploy 1-2 test Wizards ahead of your main army to trigger and destroy Teslas before your tanks/heroes enter range.

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Wizard – Clash of Clans