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Best TH17 Farming Bases 2026 — New Defenses, Same DE Priority
TH17 brings new defensive structures that reshape base layouts, but the farming priority hasn't changed: Dark Elixir funds hero and equipment upgrades that cost more than ever. A strong TH17 farming base uses new defenses to cover DE Storage corridors while maintaining the sacrificial outer ring for Gold and Elixir.
Town Hall 17 farming builds on everything learned at TH16 — with new defenses added to the toolkit. Hero and equipment upgrade costs remain the primary resource drain, and Dark Elixir is still the bottleneck. The strategic logic of TH17 farming mirrors lower levels: protect DE above all else, use Gold and Elixir as bait at the perimeter, and make your core genuinely expensive to reach.
What New Defenses TH17 Adds for Farming
Each Town Hall level adds defenses that can be used to reinforce the farming base core. At TH17, these new structures should be prioritized around DE Storage and Drill protection rather than spread evenly across the base. A new defense placed in the outer sacrificial ring protects nothing of value — placed in the core, it makes the DE genuinely harder to reach.
The principle applies regardless of the specific defense: evaluate each new placement based on whether it covers a path attackers use to reach your Dark Elixir, not based on where it looks best geometrically.
Root Rider Remains the Primary Farming Threat
Root Riders are standard in most serious TH17 farming armies — their ability to bypass walls makes them the most efficient tool for breaching resource cores. Giant Bomb and Multi Bomb placement around your DE core is critical. Root Riders surface beside defenses, so Giant Bombs on the path from your outer defenses to your DE Storage are positioned on the correct corridor.
Vary your trap placement between seasons. Experienced farmers check base replays and move bombs when they notice Root Riders consistently surfacing in safe zones near the DE.
Super Troop Costs and Resource Management at TH17
Super Troops become increasingly expensive at TH17 — both to boost and to research upgrades for. This means Elixir and Gold are consumed faster than at lower levels. While DE remains the primary farming target, keeping your Elixir and Gold Collectors inside a second ring (rather than completely exposed) makes sense at TH17, since those collectors generate income that funds Super Troop boosts for your own attacks.
Legend League at TH17
Nearly all active TH17 players operate in Legend League. The fixed loot bonus in Legend provides predictable daily DE income that doesn't require a specific farming base layout. That said, a well-designed base still matters in Legend — fewer 3-stars means more trophy stability, and higher trophies within Legend yield slightly better end-of-season rewards. Browse TH17 farming bases for current community layouts. For wars and CWL, switch to a dedicated TH17 war base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the farming strategy change significantly at TH17 compared to TH16?
Not fundamentally. Dark Elixir remains the priority resource to protect, Root Riders remain the primary wall-bypass threat, and the sacrificial ring strategy for Gold and Elixir still works. The main difference is new defensive structures to position around the DE core and higher Super Troop costs that make Elixir slightly more valuable to protect.
How often should I update my TH17 farming base?
After balance patches that change Root Rider behavior, Super Goblin stats, or introduce new troops. Also after reviewing your base replay log — if the same attack consistently reaches your DE Storage via the same path, that path needs a Giant Bomb or new defense placement. Most TH17 farming bases need minor updates every 1–2 months.
Should new TH17 defenses go in the core or around the perimeter?
In the core. New defenses placed in the outer ring protect low-value buildings. Place every new TH17 defense where it covers the path to your DE Storage and Drills. This is counterintuitive since the outer ring is where attackers first engage, but new defenses are most valuable when they guard what's most valuable.
How do I know if my TH17 farming base is working?
Check your defense replay log. If attackers are consistently reaching your DE Storage, the base needs adjustment. If most attacks are collecting outer Gold and Elixir and leaving, the base is working. Track your actual DE loss per session over a few days — that metric is more useful than trophy count for farming base evaluation.
Is it worth running a dedicated TH17 farming base instead of staying in Legend League?
For most TH17 players, Legend League is more efficient. The fixed daily loot and the elimination of needing to scout for good raid targets saves significant time. A dedicated farming base makes sense if you've recently moved to TH17 and your defenses aren't strong enough to hold in Legend consistently.
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