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Best TH9 Attack Strategies 2026 — Top 5 Armies for War and Farming
The five most effective TH9 attack strategies in 2026: GoWiPe, GoHo, Mass Dragon, Queen Walk, and LaLoon — with army compositions and when to use each one.
TH9 is where Clash of Clans attacking gets genuinely complex. You have an Archer Queen, X-Bows defending against you, and a wide enough army capacity to run several viable attack strategies. The five attacks below cover war, CWL, and farming use cases — each has a different ceiling and a different learning curve.
What Are the Top 5 Attacks at Town Hall 9?
- GoWiPe (Golems + Witches + P.E.K.K.A.s) — the most forgiving TH9 war attack; Golems tank, Witches spawn Skeletons, P.E.K.K.A.s punch through walls
- GoHo (Golems + Hog Riders) — Golems tank the core while Hog Riders cycle every defense in sequence; requires precise Giant Bomb avoidance
- Mass Dragon — nine Dragons plus Rage and Lightning Spells; still viable against bases with clustered Air Defenses
- Queen Walk + GoWiPe — Queen and Healers strip one side of the base, then the main GoWiPe army has an open corridor into the core
- LaLoon (Lava Hound + Balloons) — one Lava Hound tanks while Balloons methodically destroy every defense; starts appearing competitively at TH9
How Does GoWiPe Work at TH9?
GoWiPe is the standard war attack for TH9. Use 2 Golems, 3–4 Witches, and fill the rest with P.E.K.K.A.s plus Wall Breakers. Deploy Golems on the outside of the two defenses you want to funnel through, Wall Breakers to open the first compartment, then Witches and P.E.K.K.A.s behind them. Earthquake and Rage Spells clear wall clusters and power the push through the core.
The weakness: if your funnel fails and P.E.K.K.A.s edge to the sides of the base, the attack stalls. Practice creating clean funnels before relying on GoWiPe in war.
What Makes GoHo Effective Against TH9 War Bases?
GoHo works because Hog Riders jump walls and cycle defenses in order — the only thing that kills them is a Double Giant Bomb. Use 1–2 Golems to tank the Clan Castle, then deploy Hog Riders in a spread wave across the widest side of the base. Healing Spells keep the Hogs alive long enough to clear everything. A well-executed GoHo hits 2–3 stars reliably on most TH9 war bases.
Scout for Double Giant Bomb positions before attacking. Most TH9 bases have them on the inner ring where Hog Riders enter the core.
Is Mass Dragon Still Good at TH9?
Against bases where two or more Air Defenses are within a few tiles of each other — yes. Use Lightning Spells to destroy one Air Defense before deploying, then Rage Spells on your Dragon swarm as it clears the base. Against bases with properly spread Air Defenses (one per quadrant), Mass Dragon struggles significantly and GoWiPe or GoHo is a better choice.
Which TH9 Attack Should You Learn First?
Start with GoWiPe — it is the most forgiving and teaches you funneling, which every other attack at TH9 and above requires. Once your funnels are consistent, learn GoHo for its ceiling in competitive war. Browse TH9 bases to understand what defenses you will face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best TH9 attack for war in 2026?
GoHo (Golems + Hog Riders) has the highest ceiling for war — a well-executed GoHo 3-stars most TH9 war bases. GoWiPe is more forgiving for players still learning funneling. For air attacks, Queen Walk + LaLoon gives the best results but requires a leveled Archer Queen.
How many Golems should I use in GoWiPe at TH9?
Two Golems is standard for TH9 GoWiPe. One Golem per side of the base — deploy them to create a funnel toward the center. Using three Golems reduces your Witch and P.E.K.K.A. count too much to clear the core.
What spells should I bring for GoHo at TH9?
Three Healing Spells and one Rage Spell is the standard GoHo spell setup at TH9. Deploy Healing Spells on the Hog Riders as they enter the inner ring defenses. The Rage Spell is used on the core defenses to finish the attack quickly before Hogs die.
Why does Mass Dragon fail against some TH9 bases?
Mass Dragon fails when Air Defenses are spread across separate quadrants. Dragons attack the nearest defense and split up when ADs are far apart — losing the pack damage bonus. Lightning Spells can only destroy one AD before deploying, leaving two still functional and splitting your Dragons.
What level does my Archer Queen need to be for Queen Walk at TH9?
Queen level 10–15 with 4 Healers is the practical minimum for a useful Queen Walk at TH9. Below level 10, the Queen dies too quickly inside the base before stripping meaningful defenses. A higher-level Queen (15–20) can clear an entire side independently before the main army deploys.
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