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TH14 Dragon Rider Guide 2026 -- Electro Owl Air Attack
Complete TH14 Dragon Rider guide for 2026. Electro Owl chain lightning mechanics, Dragon mounting sequence, Scattershot avoidance, and Warden air mode timing for three-star air war attacks.
TH14 Dragon Rider attacks gain the Electro Owl Pet on the Barbarian King or Royal Champion, which deals chain lightning to nearby air troops and defenses. The Electro Owl firing on defenses adjacent to the Dragon Rider approach corridor provides damage support that helps Dragon Riders destroy key defenses faster. Combined with Lightning Spell pre-attack, Warden air mode, and the larger housing limit at TH14, Dragon Rider is a high-consistency three-star air attack across all TH14 war matchups.
Army Composition and Spells
Standard TH14 Dragon Rider (320 housing): 5 Dragon Riders (super boost, 50 housing), 5 Dragons (100 housing), 3 Electro Dragons (75 housing), 5 Balloons (10 -- cleanup), filler Minions (remaining ~85). Spells: 3 Lightning + 1 Earthquake (destroy one AD), 2 Rage, 1 Freeze, 1 Haste. Clan Castle: Dragon or Balloon. Warden on air mode. Electro Owl assigned to RC or King (depending on whether ground or air participation is planned).
Step-by-Step Execution
Step 1 -- Lightning pre-attack: Destroy one AD with 3 Lightning + 1 Earthquake. Choose the AD most directly in the Dragon approach corridor to maximize the approach angle benefit. Step 2 -- Electro Owl setup: If using Electro Owl on RC, deploy RC adjacent to the Dragon approach edge before the air wave. Electro Owl chain lightning fires on nearby defenses, dealing chain damage that helps clear buildings adjacent to the Dragon path. Step 3 -- Dragon Rider line: Drop 5 Dragon Riders across the approach edge. Then 5 Dragons immediately behind. Dragon Riders mount automatically. Step 4 -- EDrag support: Drop 3 EDrags behind the Dragon-Dragon Rider line. EDrags chain-zap buildings adjacent to the Dragon Rider push path. Step 5 -- Warden air mode: Warden follows behind the combined air wave. Activate ability on Eagle Artillery burst. Step 6 -- Rage on Dragon Rider cluster when engaging the inner ring. Second Rage on the Town Hall approach. Step 7 -- Freeze on Scattershot firing concentrated splash on the Dragon cluster. Step 8 -- Haste on Balloons during cleanup to accelerate the sweep of remaining outer buildings.
Electro Owl Chain Lightning Mechanics
Electro Owl fires chain lightning from the RC or King to nearby buildings, bouncing between targets within 7 tiles. When RC is deployed adjacent to the Dragon approach corridor, Electro Owl chain lightning fires on air-attack defenses (Air Defenses, Scattershots, Infernos) near the approach lane, dealing bonus damage that helps Dragon Riders destroy them faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Electro Owl help Dragon Rider attacks at TH14?
Electro Owl fires chain lightning from RC or King to nearby buildings including air defenses in the Dragon approach corridor. Chain damage helps Dragon Riders destroy key defenses faster.
Should I mount Dragon Riders before or after deploying Dragons?
Drop Dragon Riders first, then Dragons immediately behind. Dragon Riders automatically mount the nearest Dragon within 3 seconds of deployment -- they must land close to Dragons for mounting to occur.
How do I handle the two Scattershots in TH14 Dragon Rider?
Choose an approach angle that splits the two Scattershots between both sides of your Dragon line -- entering from the middle reduces overlap fire. Freeze one Scattershot when it concentrates fire on the Dragon Rider cluster.
Why include Electro Dragons alongside Dragon Riders at TH14?
EDrags chain-zap buildings adjacent to the Dragon Rider push path, clearing supporting structures (Cannons, Archer Towers, Mortars) that would otherwise deal sustained damage to Dragon Riders without being directly targeted.
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