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Best TH14 Anti-Ground Base 2026 -- LASSI King and Root Rider Counter
Best TH14 anti-ground base designs for 2026. Counter LASSI-boosted King charges, Root Rider burrowing corridors, and Super Witch Blizzard with pet-aware trap placement and Inferno coverage.
Pets add a new dimension to TH14 ground attacks. The Barbarian King with Mighty Yak can tank through compartments more reliably than before, and Lassi on the Archer Queen enables wall-jumping Queen Charges that bypass shallow compartment designs. Anti-ground design at TH14 must place Giant Bombs on both King-Yak advance paths and Queen-Lassi wall-jump re-entry corridors.
Countering the LASSI Queen Charge
Lassi allows the Archer Queen to jump walls, making compartment count alone insufficient as a counter. Place Giant Bomb clusters at the Lassi re-entry points -- the compartment gaps where a wall-jumping Queen naturally re-enters the main base structure after crossing a wall. Single-mode Infernos adjacent to the Town Hall lock onto the Queen immediately on entry. The Clan Castle centrally placed deploys troops before the Queen can clear the second ring, interrupting the charge before she strips core defenses.
Mighty Yak King Advance Counter
The Barbarian King with Mighty Yak charges walls, creating a battering ram effect that breaks through compartments faster than an unboosted King. Counter with Spring Traps placed in the final wall gap before your Inferno zone -- the King must stop to engage defenses at this point, and Spring Traps interrupt his formation just before he reaches maximum threat range. Giant Bombs on the King advance corridor eliminate Yak health and slow the combined King-Yak charge.
Root Rider Priority Trap Placement
Root Riders remain the most efficient ground attack at TH14 and receive the highest trap priority. Identify the four most likely burrowing corridors from perimeter to core and place double Giant Bomb clusters at 55% corridor depth. Skeleton Traps on ground mode at 75% depth provide a final kill layer for Root Riders that survive the initial Giant Bomb hit. This two-layer Root Rider trap system dramatically reduces Root Rider effectiveness regardless of Rage Spell support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lassi change TH14 anti-ground base design?
Lassi lets the Archer Queen jump walls, bypassing compartments. Place Giant Bombs at Lassi re-entry points and single-mode Infernos adjacent to the Town Hall to intercept the wall-jumping Queen Charge.
How do I counter the Mighty Yak-boosted Barbarian King at TH14?
Spring Traps in the final wall gap before your Inferno zone interrupt the King-Yak charge. Giant Bombs on the King advance corridor eliminate Yak HP and slow the combined advance.
What is the priority trap setup for Root Riders at TH14?
Double Giant Bombs at 55% corridor depth and Skeleton Traps on ground mode at 75% depth. Two-layer trap coverage significantly reduces Root Rider effectiveness even with Rage Spell support.
Should I put the Clan Castle in the core for anti-ground defense at TH14?
Yes. A centrally placed CC deploys troops directly into the Queen Charge path or the main ground push, forcing attackers to burn Freeze Spells earlier than planned.
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