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Battle Machine: Mastering the Builder Base

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COC Battle Machine: The Battle Machine, the inaugural hero of the Builder Base, becomes available upon reaching Builder Hall level 5 and demands 900,000 Builder Elixir for restoration. Controlled by the skilled Master Builder, this single-target melee unit wields a formidable hammer to obliterate adjacent structures.

Key Details of Battle Machine

  • Altar Perch: The Battle Machine resides on the Battle Machine Altar when not in combat.
  • Defense Quirk: Uniquely, the Battle Machine refrains from defending, regardless of the Master Builder’s status.
  • Electric Hammer Ability: Unlocked at level 5, this ability momentarily stuns the Battle Machine, rejuvenates its health, and boosts damage for the next three attacks. Subsequent upgrades enhance its potency every five levels.
  • Charge Levels: The ability offers three charge levels, influencing damage and health regeneration. From level 15 onwards, charge levels 2 and 3 allow attacks to chain to nearby targets.
  • Upgrade Cap: Currently, the Battle Machine can be upgraded to level 35.
  • Spring Weight Immunity: With a Spring Weight of 25, the Battle Machine outsmarts Push Traps and Spring Traps, displaying immunity to their effects.
Battle Machine
COC Battle Machine

Strategies

Offensive Strategy

  • Electric Hammer Mastery: Optimize the Electric Hammer ability near high-hitpoint structures or crowded areas for maximum destruction.
  • Crusher Confrontation: Effectively deploy the Battle Machine against Crushers to withstand damage and eliminate them, especially in solo encounters.
  • Strategic Deployments: Utilize the Battle Machine as a tank for troops like Sneaky Archers, letting them inflict damage from a safe distance.
  • Charge Levels Exploitation: With Electric Hammer’s charge levels, target high-HP buildings strategically, enhancing damage and defense.
  • Boxer Giants and Cannon Cart Combo: Combine Boxer Giants and Cannon Cart for a potent offensive strategy, ensuring the Battle Machine is deployed strategically for maximum impact.

Defensive Strategy

  • Distance Damage: Position Cannons, Double Cannons, and Mega Tesla strategically behind Walls to inflict damage on the Battle Machine from a distance.
  • Crusher Defense: Protect Crushers to prevent ranged troops from easily dismantling them, safeguarding against Battle Machine assaults.
  • Wall Stall: Leverage high-level Walls to stall the Battle Machine, potentially neutralizing it before it reaches the base interior.
  • Guard Post Tactics: Strategically place Guard Posts near Crushers to divert the Battle Machine towards Archers, potentially causing havoc for both.

Statistics of Battle Machine

Gold Pass modifiers Season Challenges Gold

Preferred Target
Favorite Target
Attack Type
Damage Type
Movement Speed
Attack Speed
Attack Speed
Range
Range
NoneMelee (Ground Only)161.2s1.25 tiles
Level
Level
Damage per Second
Damage
Damage per Hit
Damage
Hitpoints
Hitpoints
Ability Level
Ability
Upgrade Cost
Upgrade Time
Time
Builder Hall Level Required
11251503,000N/A900,00012h5
2127152.43,070N/A1,000,00012h5
31301563,140N/A1,100,00012h5
4132158.43,210N/A1,200,0001d5
51351623,28011,300,0001d5
6137164.43,35011,500,0001d 12h6
71401683,42011,600,0001d 12h6
8142170.43,49011,700,0002d6
91451743,56011,800,0002d6
10147176.43,63021,900,0002d 12h6
111501803,70022,100,0002d 12h7
12154184.83,77022,200,0003d7
13157188.43,84022,300,0003d7
141601923,91022,400,0003d 12h7
15164196.83,98032,500,0003d 12h7
16167200.44,05032,600,0004d7
171702044,12032,700,0004d7
18174208.84,19032,800,0004d7
19177212.44,26032,900,0004d7
201802164,33043,000,0004d7
21186223.24,40043,100,0005d8
22192230.44,47043,200,0005d8
23198237.64,54043,300,0005d8
24204244.84,61043,400,0005d8
252102524,68053,500,0005d8
26218261.64,75053,600,0006d9
27226271.24,82053,700,0006d9
28234280.84,89053,800,0006d9
29242290.44,96053,900,0006d9
302503005,03064,000,0006d9
31258309.65,10064,100,0007d10
32266319.25,17064,200,0007d10
33274328.85,24064,300,0007d10
34282338.45,31064,400,0007d10
352903485,38074,500,0007d10

Electric Hammer (Ability)

Ability Cooldown
Time
Duration
Time
13 seconds per charge level3 hits
Ability Level
Level
Ability DPS
Damage
Ability DPH
Damage
Health Recovery
Hitpoints
Number of Targets
Favorite Target
13604328001
24004808501
34405289001
44805769501
55206241,0001
65606721,0501
76007161,1001

Evolution of the Battle Machine: A Timeline of Upgrades and Skins

Initial Release

The Battle Machine made its debut in the Clash of Clans universe on May 22, 2017, as part of an update introducing the Builder Base. At launch, it had 5 levels.

Builder Hall 6 Expansion

On June 27, 2017, the Builder Hall 6 update expanded the Battle Machine’s levels, introducing levels 6-10. Simultaneously, a scaling adjustment modified the hitpoints increase, reducing it to 1.5% for levels 6-10 and 1% for levels 11 and above.

Builder Hall 7 Enhancement

The Battle Machine reached new heights with the September 27, 2017 “Builder Hall 7” update, bringing levels 11-20 to the forefront.

Builder Hall 8 Advancement

Levels 21-25 were unveiled in the March 5, 2018 “Builder Hall 8” update, empowering the Battle Machine further.

Regeneration Time Reduction

April 2, 2019, marked a change across all levels as regeneration times were reduced, enhancing the Battle Machine’s availability for subsequent battles.

Animation Bug Fix

An optional update on April 4, 2019, addressed a bug where Battle Machine animations got stuck during attacks, ensuring smoother gameplay.

Builder Hall 9 Evolution

With the June 18, 2019 “Builder Hall 9” update, levels 26-30 were introduced, bringing new capabilities to the Battle Machine.

Town Hall 13 Integration

The December 9, 2019 Town Hall 13 update resolved issues with Battle Machine attacking Walls and improved the Battle Machine’s AI.

Ability Text Clarification

An optional update on December 19, 2019, focused on fixing text in the Battle Machine’s ability screen, providing clarity regarding Hero Ability upgrades.

Regeneration Time Removal

In a significant change, the March 30, 2020 update eliminated regeneration time for the Battle Machine, allowing for more strategic deployments.

DPS Boost

The June 22, 2020 update increased the DPS of levels 21-30 Battle Machine, enhancing its offensive prowess.

Builder Base 2.0 Transformation

The Battle Machine underwent a transformative experience with the May 15, 2023, “Builder Base 2.0” update, introducing levels 31-35 and a reworked ability.

Electric Hammer Adjustment

The October 9, 2023 update initially reduced the Electric Hammer ability’s duration to two hits. However, balance changes on October 20, 2023, reinstated the duration to last three hits.

Hero Skins

Skin Availability Table

SkinClassSeason Available
Armored MachineStandardMay 2023
Battle Machine of the NorthStandardJanuary 2024
  • The Armored Machine was part of the Builder Base Bonanza challenges in May 2023.
  • The Battle Machine of the North skin was available through a special offer in January 2024, priced at $8.00 USD or equivalent.

Explore the evolving saga of the Battle Machine and adorn it with unique skins to showcase your prowess on the battlefield!

FAQs

What is the maximum upgrade level for the Battle Machine?

Currently, the Battle Machine can be upgraded to level 35.

Can the Battle Machine defend the base?

No, the Battle Machine does not defend, irrespective of the Master Builder’s status.

How does the Electric Hammer ability work?

Unlocked at level 5, the Electric Hammer ability momentarily stuns the Battle Machine, regenerates health, and boosts damage for the next three attacks. Charge levels enhance its effects.

Is the Battle Machine susceptible to Spring Traps and Push Traps?

Despite having a Spring Weight of 25, the Battle Machine is immune to the effects of Spring Traps and Push Traps.

Explore the battlefield wisely, and let the Battle Machine reign supreme in your Builder Base endeavors!

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