Electro Dragon: Master the Thunder, Air Troop of Clash of Clans

Electro Dragon: Sporting resilient scales and the ability to unleash powerful lightning, the Electro Dragon delights in wreaking havoc from the skies. Even in defeat, it doesn’t hold back, delivering lightning strikes to the ground below!

Summary

Unlocking Thunderous Might:
Explore the capabilities of the Electro Dragon, Clash of Clans’ 13th troop, as it emerges from the Barracks with powerful aerial prowess, balancing mediocre health with devastating damage.

Dynamic Targeting Mechanism:
Delve into the Electro Dragon’s strategic approach to attacking, targeting the closest building by default. Discover how it shifts focus to enemy Clan Castle troops, Heroes, or Skeleton Trap skeletons when provoked, showcasing adaptability in engagement.

Chain Lightning Mastery:
Uncover the mechanics of the Electro Dragon’s chain lightning attack, capable of striking multiple targets with diminishing damage. Understand the criteria for chaining and how it maximizes damage by prioritizing specific buildings.

Destructive Aftermath:
Witness the aftermath of an Electro Dragon’s demise as it releases lightning bolts randomly onto the nearby ground, reminiscent of the Lightning Spell’s behavior before its 2020 rework.

Strategy

Offensive Tactics

1. Short-Range Dynamo:
Explore the Electro Dragon’s short-range dynamics, offset by high damage and chain ability. Learn how it functions as a flying Bowler, impacting multiple targets and aiding in attack funneling.

2. Clustered Base Dominance:
Unleash the Electro Dragon’s potential against bases with clustered buildings, capitalizing on its chain damage for maximum impact.

3. Synergy with Grand Warden:
Discover the synergy between Electro Dragons and the Grand Warden in air mode, leveraging health boosts and strategic support.

4. Defensive Measures:
Strategize against Seeking Air Mines by deploying Balloons before Electro Dragons. Explore advanced tactics like “Electro Surgery” and incorporate Rage, Clone, and Haste Spells for effective pushes.

5. Queen Walk Integration:
Learn the “Electro Queen” strategy, combining Healers with Electro Dragons for a powerful offensive combination.

Defensive Counterplay

1. Spacing for Lightning Resistance:
Optimize building spacing to disrupt the Electro Dragon’s chain lightning, reducing its effectiveness.

2. Lightning Rod Tactics:
Utilize resource storages strategically as “lightning rods” to redirect chain lightning away from critical defensive structures.

3. Clan Castle Defense:
Understand the intimidation factor of Clan Castle Electro Dragons, capable of devastating weaker troops and countering tougher ones. Consider the use of Poison Spells for damage and delay.

4. Archer Queen and Lightning Threat:
Recognize the Electro Dragon’s ability to one-shot lower-level Archer Queens and its defensive potential with Chain Lightning against spread-out Archers or Wizards.

5. Air Sweeper Tactics:
Strategize against the Air Sweeper’s ability to stall Electro Dragons with the use of Haste, Freeze, or Rage Spells for optimal defensive results.

Upgrade Insights

Visual Evolution:
Witness the visual transformations of the Electro Dragon at different upgrade levels, from a large blue dragon to a neon-cyan spectacle at level 6. Explore the significance of these upgrades in terms of aesthetics and abilities.

Statistics

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Number of Targets	Chain Damage Decay	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Barracks Level Required	Range
None	Ranged (Ground and Air) Chain Lightning	5	-20%	30	13	3.5s	13	3 tiles

Level	Damage per Second (Primary Target)	Damage per Hit (Primary Target)	Damage when destroyed	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	240	840	65 x6	3,200	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	270	945	75 x6	3,700	6,300,000	5d 12h	9
3	300	1,050	85 x6	4,200	7,000,000	9d	10
4	330	1,155	95 x6	4,500	9,600,000	10d	11
5	360	1,260	105 x6	4,800	18,000,000	17d	12
6	390	1,365	115 x6	5,100	20,000,000	18d	13

History

Patch	Type	Description
June 8, 2018	Sneak Peek	Announced the Electro Dragon, with 3 levels.
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the Electro Dragon.
October 23, 2018	Update	Reduced Electro Dragon’s gem donation cost.30 -> 20
April 2, 2019	Update	Reduced training cost at levels 1-3.Level 1: 36,000 -> 28,000 Level 2: 40,000 -> 32,000 Level 3: 44,000 -> 36,000
December 9, 2019	Update	Added the level 4 Electro Dragon.
March 30, 2020	Update	Fixed a bug where the Electro Dragon sometimes targets the same target twice within a single lightning chain.
June 22, 2020	Update	Fixed minor visual to Electro Dragon’s chain lightning.
October 12, 2020	Update	The chain lightning now targets the building with the highest hitpoints if multiple buildings are the same distance apart.Fixed a bug with Electro Dragon’s chain lightning distance calculation.
April 12, 2021	Update	Fixed Electro Dragon’s spinning death animation.
June 15, 2021	Update	Added the level 5 Electro Dragon.
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade time at level 2: 10d -> 8d
February 16, 2022	Update	Increased movement speed from 1.5 tiles/s to 1.6 tiles/s (in-game, the displayed speed increased from 12 to 13).
October 10, 2022	Update	Added the level 6 Electro Dragon.

Electro Dragon Gallery

Trivia

Naming Dilemma:

Discover the internal debate within the Clash Team between “Electro Dragon” and “Electric Dragon.” Learn how the CEO of Supercell played a decisive role in choosing the name, marking a unique instance of executive influence in the creative process.

Town Hall Anomalies:

Uncover the anomaly in the Electro Dragon’s unlock location, situated at Town Hall 11 despite its electric theme. Compare this phenomenon to other troops like the Yeti and Lava Hound, which share similar thematic disparities.

Maximum Deployment:

Explore the deployment limits of Electro Dragons in fully upgraded Army Camps, with a maximum of 10 and the potential for an additional 5 through cloning spells and Clan Castle inclusion.

Death Spark:

Contrast the Electro Dragon’s death damage with the Lightning Spell, highlighting its ability to harm resource storages and emphasizing its unique impact on the battlefield.

Visual Spectacle:

Observe the dynamic lighting of the Electro Dragon’s spikes, illuminating sequentially from tail to head. Delve into the visual nuances that accompany this electrifying troop.

Cross-Game Distinctions:

Draw distinctions between Clash of Clans’ Electro Dragon and its counterpart in Clash Royale, noting differences in appearance, attack mechanics, and size.

Idle Animation and Sounds:

Experience the interactive elements of Electro Dragons, from their synchronized idle animations upon tapping an Army Camp to the distinct sound effects accompanying their movements.

Unaffected by Spell Changes:

Learn how the Lightning Spell’s alteration in the June 2020 update did not impact the Electro Dragon’s death damage, highlighting its independent mechanics.

Comparisons

Post-Mortem Spell-Like Effect:

Explore the Electro Dragon’s unique trait of exhibiting a spell-like effect after death, joining the ranks of Super Valkyrie, Ice Golem, and Ice Hound. Emphasize its exclusivity as the only Elixir Troop with this characteristic.

Visual Evolution Rarity:

Contrast the Electro Dragon’s limited visual changes with its growth in size at levels 1-3. Acknowledge its unique development pattern compared to other troops.

Electricity-Associated Troop:

Position the Electro Dragon within the group of troops associated with electricity in Clash of Clans, highlighting its thematic alignment with others like Super Wizard, Electro Owl, and Power P.E.K.K.A.

Dragon Affiliation:

Place the Electro Dragon in the broader context of troops associated with dragons, emphasizing its connection to counterparts like Baby Dragon, Dragon Rider, Super Dragon, and Inferno Dragon.

Level-Dependent Visual Consistency:

Highlight the Electro Dragon’s exceptional lack of visual change at levels 1-3, diverging from the usual pattern observed in most troops.

Distinctive Idle Sounds:

Explore the unique sound effects accompanying the Electro Dragon’s idle state, setting it apart from other troops in Clash of Clans.

Conclusion

Embark on a journey through the electrifying world of the Electro Dragon in Clash of Clans. Master its diverse strategies, both offensive and defensive, and make strategic upgrade decisions to wield this mythical beast with thunderous authority. Dominate the skies and conquer your foes with the awe-inspiring power of the Electro Dragon!