CoC Town Hall 18 Update: What New Features Are Coming in the Winter 2025 Release?

Supercell has officially revealed the full details for CoC Town Hall 18, confirming a major upgrade for Clash of Clans players ahead of the Winter 2025 update. The new Town Hall introduces Guardians, a powerful Super Wizard Tower, and new building and troop levels. The update has quickly become one of the most anticipated in recent years.

The revelation arrived as part of the game’s latest sneak peeks, giving players a clear view of what the next era of Clash of Clans gameplay will look like. With new mechanics and a shift away from old Town Hall defenses, the Town Hall 18 update signals a major shift in base-building strategy.

All Major Changes Revealed With CoC Town Hall 18

The upgrade to Town Hall 18 will cost 25M Gold and require a 14-day build time. The structure comes with 10,800 hitpoints and holds 5M Gold, 5M Elixir, and 50K Dark Elixir. The most notable change is the introduction of Guardians, a new defensive unit system that replaces the Inferno Artillery and Poison Blasts seen at Town Hall 17.

Supercell confirmed through its sneak peek that Guardians are special units that patrol the Town Hall area. They fight attackers and prevent enemy troops from targeting the Town Hall directly. Players can switch between Guardians at any time and upgrade them independently. They do not defend during upgrades in regular battles but remain active in Clan Wars and Ranked.

The Longshot Guardian is a ranged unit dealing splash damage to both ground and air. It delivers a powerful explosive ability called Final Blow upon defeat. Its stats increase from 7,000 HP and 330 DPS at level 1 to 11,000 HP and 450 DPS at level 5.

The Smasher Guardian is a melee unit that hits both ground and air troops. It becomes enraged if the Town Hall is destroyed, gaining a 60% damage boost. When defeated, it drops a Rage effect that buffs surrounding defenses, heroes, and Clan Castle troops. It starts with 12,000 HP and 500 DPS at level 1 and can go up to 16,000 HP and 700 DPS at level 5.

The Freeze Spell remains the most effective spell against Guardians. Poison does not work, meaning Headhunters will ignore them, though Poison Lizard can still assist. Frost-based troops and abilities like the Archer Queen’s Frozen Arrow remain viable counters.

The new Super Wizard Tower arrives by merging two standard Wizard Towers. It attacks a primary target and chains to 15 additional units with expanded 8-tile range. It has two upgrade levels costing 29M–30M Gold and can be built twice.

Town Hall 18 also brings higher levels for many existing defenses, including Air Defense, Multi-Archer Tower, Multi-Gear Tower, Bomb Tower, Ricochet Cannon, and more. Resource collectors and storages also receive upgrades. The Barracks Level 19 unlocks the Meteor Golem, now a permanent troop with 19,000 hitpoints and the ability to split into Meteormites to attack across walls.

How Town Hall 18 Could Change Clash of Clans

The arrival of CoC Town Hall 18 marks a turning point for defensive strategies. Guardians replace long-established Town Hall defenses, forcing players to rethink base layouts. The Super Wizard Tower adds a new splash-chain threat that will challenge spam-style attacks.

The Meteor Golem’s return in a stronger permanent form could reshape ground attack metas. Its ability to split across walls adds tactical depth and may complement tank-based army compositions.

Overall, CoC Town Hall 18 delivers one of the biggest defensive shifts in years. With Winter 2025 release expected soon, players are preparing for a brand-new era of strategy and gameplay.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: When will CoC Town Hall 18 release?

Supercell has not confirmed a date yet. Most Winter updates release shortly after the sneak peeks end. Players expect it to arrive this week.

Q2: What are Guardians in Town Hall 18?

Guardians are new defensive units that protect the Town Hall. They replace Inferno Artillery and have unique abilities depending on the type.

Q3: What is the Super Wizard Tower?

It is a new defensive building created by merging two Wizard Towers. It chains attacks to 15 units with extended range.

Q4: What does the Meteor Golem do?

The Meteor Golem is a high-HP troop that can split into Meteormites to attack across walls. It reforms after destroying a building.

Q5: Does Poison Spell work against Guardians?

No. Poison has no effect on Guardians. Freeze Spell remains the strongest counter.