Best TH17 Attack Strategies 2026 — Top 5 for Legend League

TH17 attack strategies carry directly over from TH16 with higher troop levels and potentially new troops unlocked. The core meta does not fundamentally change between TH16 and TH17 — Root Rider + Super Witch hybrid and Super Witch Blizzard remain dominant. What changes is the power ceiling: higher-level Root Riders survive longer against TH17 defenses, and higher-level Super Witches spawn more Skeletons per second.

What Are the Top 5 Attacks at Town Hall 17?

• Root Rider + Super Witch hybrid — the dominant attack at TH17; same deployment logic as TH16 with higher troop levels
• Super Witch Blizzard — Bat Spells and Blizzard Spell generating maximum Skeleton counts; effective against anti-Root Rider base designs
• Dragon Rider + EDrag — burst air damage; viable against bases without full Scattershot air coverage
• Queen Charge + Root Rider hybrid — Queen with Electro Owl strips one side while Root Riders push the cleared zone
• Super Dragon — Super Dragons with Rage and Freeze; reliable air attack for players who prefer not to rely on hero walks

What Actually Changes Between TH16 and TH17 Attacks?

Troop levels increase, which means Root Riders survive more hits before dying — they can absorb more Scattershot bounces and Ricochet Cannon damage while still reaching their target defense. Super Witch Skeleton generation per second increases with level, meaning Blizzard attacks flood the base faster. The increased troop levels make previously risky executions more forgiving.

Any new troops unlocked at TH17 expand the attack toolkit. Check the current meta community resources (Reddit, in-game clan advice) for the most up-to-date attack compositions that incorporate new TH17-specific additions. The core Root Rider + Super Witch framework will still apply — new troops typically fit into it as support troops rather than replacing the core strategy.

How Should I Improve My TH17 Attacks for Legend League?

Watch your own attack replays after every session. The two most common failure modes in Root Rider hybrid attacks are: (1) Root Riders surfacing in Scattershot coverage before the defenses around them are cleared, causing early death; and (2) deploying Super Witches too early before Root Riders have opened a path. Replay review catches these patterns faster than any other practice method.

What Spell Load Works Best at TH17?

Root Rider + Super Witch: 2 Earthquake, 2 Healing, 1 Rage, 1 Freeze, 1–2 Bat Spells. Super Witch Blizzard: 1 Blizzard, 3 Bat Spells, 1 Freeze, 1 Rage. Dragon Rider + EDrag: 3 Rage, 2 Freeze. These are starting points — adjust based on the specific base. Browse TH17 bases to practice scouting for spell allocation before you attack.