The Archer: Ground Troop, Deadly sharpshooters with bows

The Archer, a single-target ranged troop, becomes available with a level 2 Barracks. As the first ranged troop unlocked in the Barracks and the second troop overall in the game, the Archer is a formidable female warrior with keen eyes and a distinct appearance.

The Archer dons a short, light green dress, a hooded cape, a leather belt with an attached pouch, and is always barefoot across all her skins. She carries a quiver on her back, a gold short bow in her left hand, and golden bands on each upper arm.

Archer Attack Behavior

Archers do not have a preferred target and will attack the closest building. However, if they detect enemy Clan Castle troops, Heroes, or Skeleton Trap skeletons, they will redirect their focus to engage these threats before returning to their initial target.

Strategies

Offensive Strategy

1. Archer Rush: Deploying Archers in large numbers can be effective, but spreading them out mitigates vulnerability to splash damage.
2. Combo with Giants: Massed Archers with Giants can plunder resources effectively against lower Town Hall opponents.
3. Distracting Units: Using Barbarians or Giants as “meat shields” can protect Archers due to their low health.

Defensive Strategy

1. Clan Castle Placement: Placing Archers in the Clan Castle is effective as they target both air and ground units.
2. Lightning and Poison Spell Vulnerability: Archers are vulnerable to Lightning and Poison Spells; placing the Clan Castle deep within the base can make luring them out more challenging.

Upgrade Differences

The Archer undergoes visual changes at different levels, with alterations to appearance, bow, and arrows. Notably, at higher levels, the Archers gains unique features such as a crystal on her tiara, feathers, and appendages.

Statistics

Archer statistics, including damage, hitpoints, and training time, vary with each level. Archers are preferred targets for Air Defenses and Air Sweepers due to their range.

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Barracks Level Required	Range
None	Ranged (Ground & Air)	1	24	1s	2	3.5 tiles

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Attack	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	7	7	20	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	9	9	23	30,000	3h	1
3	12	12	28	80,000	6h	3
4	16	16	33	300,000	12h	5
5	20	20	40	800,000	1d	6
6	22	22	44	2,000,000	1d 12h	7
7	25	25	48	2,500,000	2d 12h	8
8	28	28	52	3,200,000	3d 12h	9
9	31	31	56	5,600,000	6d	10
10	34	34	60	14,500,000	13d	12
11	37	37	64	16,000,000	14d	13

Super Troop Boost

Super Troop	Boost Cost	Archer Level Required
Super Archer	25,000	8

Super Troop Boost

The Super Archer, a boosted version, requires Dark Elixir and a minimum Archer level of 8.

History

The Archer’s evolution through various updates is outlined, including the addition of levels, balancing changes, and visual enhancements.

Patch	Type	Description
August 2, 2012		The Archer was in the original release of the game on August 2, 2012, with 5 levels.
September 19, 2012	Update	The upgraded Archer shows pink asterisks that represents the level.Archer at level 3-4 and 5 now have upgrade differences.
February 5, 2013	Update	Added the level 6 Archer.
January 29, 2014	Update	Added Hero abilities, which allowed the Archer Queen to summon Archers with her Royal Cloak ability.
September 16, 2014	Update	Added the level 7 Archer.
July 1, 2015	Update	Increased the Archer’s training cost at levels 4-7.Increased the arrows speed of the Archer.
October 2016	Update	The training time of Archers for a single Barracks has been reduced from 25 seconds to 24 seconds.
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the level 8 Archer.
June 26, 2018	Balance Change	Reduced the upgrade times of levels 2-6 Archer.
April 2, 2019	Update	Reduced the upgrade times of levels 5-8 Archer.
March 30, 2020	Update	Reduced the upgrade costs of levels 5-8 Archer.
June 22, 2020	Update	Added the level 9 Archer.
June 2020	Optional Update	Fixed level 9 Archer’s wrong headband jewel color in some animations.
April 12, 2021	Update	Added the level 10 Archer.Reduced the upgrade costs and times of level 2-9 Archers.Reduced the training cost of levels 1-2 Archer.Level 1: 50 -> 30 Level 2: 80 -> 60
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade costs and times of level 2-9 Archers.
October 10, 2022	Update	Added the level 11 Archer.

Gallery

Images of the Archer at different levels, renders, and artwork showcase the visual progression of this troop.

Trivia

Fascinating facts about Archers, such as their historical origins, the recurve bow they use, and interesting in-game details.

Comparisons

The Archer is part of troops that originated in Clash of Clans and appear in other Clash games, making her a versatile and iconic unit.

In conclusion, the Archer in Clash of Clans is a versatile and evolving troop with a rich history and strategic importance in both offensive and defensive gameplay.