TH11–TH18 Meta Base Links for War, CWL & Ranked
Layouts built from real progression experience, focusing on trap value, pathing control and reliable defensive outcomes.
ClashCodes shares a personal collection of proven bases used throughout a full TH11–TH18 journey tested across Ranked, War, CWL and Legend League.
Each layout breaks troop pathing, baits entries and waste spells resulting in low destruction and consistent 1–2 star defense at every Town Hall level.
From TH11 Tesla traps to TH18 bomb hives Every base below is battle tested and shared with direct links matching each layout shown.
- Base 2 (TH12) melts air and ground attacks with triple Inferno core.
- Base 4 (TH14) forces long maze pathing and blocks Super Archer Blimps with split TH and Eagle.
- Base 5 (TH15) relies on RC bait to break entries and hold CWL attacks to low destruction.
- Base 7 (TH17) provides stable CWL and Legend defense.
Base 1 : Best TH11 Ranked Electro Dragon Defense Base (2026 Meta)
Hidden Tesla farms weakens heroes while Archer Queen and Eagle Artillery crush Electro Dragons.
Gold and elixir storages surround Infernos, strengthening both defense and loot protection.
SEE ALSO: Top TH11 Anti-3 Base Layout to counter Electro Dragons, Queen spam and hybrid pushes.
Base 2 : Best TH12 War Base for Hard Mode (2026)
All three Inferno Towers are lined up in the core melting enemy troops from every side.
Core X-Bows and Air Defenses combine to melt Dragons and other air troops.
SEE ALSO: Strong TH12 Base Designs with copy links for war, farm and trophy defense.
Base 3 : TH13 Anti-3 Star Base Link | Proven Defense 2026
Town Hall has baited entry with tornado trap set to fail enemy troops entering from this side.
Air Defenses are spaced to avoid Electro Dragon chains and remain effective longer.
SEE ALSO: Proven TH13 Base Designs for war & defense vs Electro Dragons and Balloon Blimps.
Base 4 : TH14 War, CWL & Ranked Base Every Player Uses (2026)
A maze like walls at core forces long pathing before troops reach Infernos, Heroes and Red Air Bombs destroys them.
Town Hall and Eagle Artillery are spaced apart preventing both from going down to Super Archer Blimp attacks.
SEE ALSO: Strong TH14 War Bases with copy links to end attacks early in CWL & Legend League.
Base 5 : Winning TH15 Defense Layout | Clash of Clans 2026
Tested several times with good results and if the RC bait holds this base is locked for this month’s CWL.
SEE ALSO: Best TH15 Anti-3 Bases to defend Electro Dragons, RC Walks and Blimp attacks with copy links.
Base 6 : TH16 War, CWL & Ranked Base You Need in 2026
Rage and Invisibility towers protect the Town Hall as traps and deadzones wipe out core entries.
This base performs well in war ending attacks with 2 stars in Legend League and also strong defense for home village.
SEE ALSO: Proven TH16 War Defense Bases that trap and crush Root Riders, Blimps & RC Walks.
Base 7 : Undefeated TH17 CWL & War Base | Legend League Meta
Strong base for legends and CWL players it will also protect strorages and provide strong defense for home village.
SEE ALSO: Best TH17 Legend League Bases that disrupt funnels and eliminates Root Riders, Blimps.
Base 8 : Unbeatable TH18 Anti-Everything Base Layout
Crafted Bomb Hive placed in front of Town Hall with two Poison Towers near core Infernos for strong air and ground defense.
SEE ALSO: Best TH18 Anti Air War Bases to counter Dragons, Electros & LavaLoons with deadzone pathing.
These bases counter Electro Dragons, Dragons, Blimps, RC entries and core pushes using Tesla traps, Inferno cores, deadzones.
Each layout is built to waste spells and hold attacks to 1–2 stars across War, CWL, Ranked and Legends.
Pro tip: Copy and plan these bases on a bigger screen for better trap placement and pathing control desktop play makes adjustments easier.
