Clan War Prep and Battle Day

When leader or co-leader press the war search and found the enemy for war, there are 2 steps before we get the result of the war. First is preparation day, and second is battle day. Whats the difference between them?


War: Preparation Day (24 hours)

What happens during preparation day?

This is the day when clans prepare their defenses, gather information about, and start making plans against the opposing clan. There are no attacks during preparation day, but it is a crucial time for devising a strategy to win the war!

There are three main activities during preparation day: rearranging your war base, donating reinforcement troops to your clan mates, and scouting enemy war bases.

How do I rearrange my war base?

During preparation day, your war base will automatically rearrange to match your village layout. If you want to rearrange your war base, just rearrange your regular village. Be aware that your war base can not be rearranged after preparation day has ended,

How does Clan Castle troop donation work in clan wars?

The clan castle in your war base is different from the clan castle in your village and must be filled separately. The troops donated to a war base will be used to defend it against all attacks during battle day.

Unlike your regular village, there is no need to request troops for your war base. Instead, all war bases are automatically open for troop donation during preparation day. To donate, simply tap on a clan mate’s war base during preparation day and donate troops directly. Remember, troops cannot be donated to war bases during battle day.

Can I donate troops to my own War Base?

No you cannot.

Can I request specific clan castle troops to defend my war base?

Yes. You can write a custom troop request by tapping your war base on the war map and changing the donation request message.

What happens when I scout a war base?

You can freely scout all allied and enemy war bases for the duration of the clan war (and even after the war is over) to view their base layout. Scouting is a crucial tool for clan war strategy, as it allows you to give advice to allies and plan in advance for attacks against the enemy.

Does matchmaking count in all clan members or only those who will participate the war?

Only those who will participate in the war are counted in when each participating member’s attack and defense strength is compared to potential opponent clan’s members.

What happens if the bottom players in the clan all have the exact same trophy count? Who is left out of Clan War?

That will be chosen at random.

Will troops donated to War Base give XP or count towards Friend in Need achievement?

No they will not.

Does matchmaking count in all clan members or only those who will participate the war?

Only those who will participate in the war are counted in when each participating member’s attack and defense strength is compared to potential opponent clan’s members.

If I close the matching screen would it stop the matching process?

No. The matching process with run on the background. It will still run even when you turn off your game.

War: Battle Day (24 hours)

What happens during battle day?

This is the day when clans attack, start scoring stars and pushing toward victory! War bases cannot be changed during battle day, so victory hinges solely on having superior attacking skill and coordination. Pay close attention to how the war map updates after every attack, and adjust your strategy as needed to try to maximize your clan stars!

There are two main activities you can do during battle day: scout and attack enemy war bases.

How many times I can attack in a clan war?

You can only attack 2 times during battle day, so make each attack count! Use scouting and clan chat to plan your attacks in advance. You can choose any opposing player to attack, but keep in mind that you cannot attack the same target with both attacks.

Who should I attack? What is the recommended target?

The main goal of attacking in a clan war is to earn stars for your clan by earning them in battle. It is important to attack targets that you think you can defeat. If you fail in your attacks, not only will you not earn stars for your clan, but you will also not earn any bonus loot!

During battle day, you will always have a recommended target visible on the war map. The recommended target shows you the closest match for your attack strength based on the defense strength of your opponents. Base layout isn’t taken into consideration, though, nor is your favorite attacking style, so it is a good idea to also check a few bases above it and a few bases below it to see if you can find a target you like better.

Before attacking, it is also a good idea to view replays of your clan’s earlier attacks on that target, if they exist. It might provide you valuable information about traps, defending Clan Castle troops, and the effectiveness of certain attack strategies.

What determines the best attack against a War Base?

The best attack is the one that has scored the most stars against that base. Only that best attack will count towards the clan’s total stars shown at the top of the war map.

Do I need to build an army to attack in a clan war?

Yes. Your attacking army must be trained and prepared in your village just like you’d do for a normal multiplayer attack. It is up to you if you would rather find a good target for your regular army composition, or if you would instead train an unusual army to take out a specific base with a certain weakness. One thing is for certain, however: there are no second chances. Remember to check that your Heroes are awake, that your spells are ready and that you have your Clan Castle full before using one of your precious clan war attacks.

How can I view attack replays?

The best attack performed against an allied or enemy War Base can be viewed via the replay button shown when you tap a town hall in the war map. The button will not be shown if there has not yet been an attack performed against that War Base.

In addition, every attack made by every participant in the war can be reviewed and replayed by pressing the the blue and white star button shown near the top of the screen, and selecting the War Events tab.

Do I lose my shield if I attack in clan war?

No, you don’t lose your shield. Consider it as if you’d attack a single player village.

Does an active shield protect me in a clan war?

No, your War Base can be attacked even if you have an active shield. A shield only protects your village from multiplayer attacks.

What happens to defending Clan Castle troops that are defeated in a war attack?

After a war attack is over, the defending Clan Castle troops that were defeated are automatically replenished. This means that the same Clan Castle troops will defend a War Base against every war attack.

Do I have to re-arm traps, heal Heroes and reload Infernos and X-Bows after my war base is attacked?

No, everything will recharge automatically. No matter how many times the enemy clan attacks your war base, its traps will always be armed, its Heroes will be ready, and its Inferno Towers and X-Bows will be fully loaded.

Can I still participate in the Clan War if I leave the current clan?

Yes you can still participate, but you have to rejoin that clan first.