Hog Rider: Clash of Clans Groud Troop – leaping over walls

Hog Rider: Hog Riders are formidable ground troops known for their speed, unique abilities, and a distinctive partnership with hogs. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into their characteristics, strategies for offense and defense, upgrade differences, and more.

Hog Rider Overview

Level 6 Hog Rider

In Clash of Clans, the Hog Rider at level 6 is a powerful unit with enhanced hit points and damage. Its upgrade improves survivability and offensive capabilities, making it a key asset in attacking enemy defenses. With its speed and strength, the Hog Rider remains a formidable force on the battlefield, often used in coordinated attacks alongside other units.

Level 9 Hog Rider

In Clash of Clans, the Level 9 Hog Rider is a fearsome unit that brings even greater power to the battlefield. With boosted hit points and increased damage, this upgrade enhances the Hog Rider’s ability to dismantle enemy defenses. Its speed and strength make it a vital component in coordinated attacks, capable of delivering devastating blows to opponents. Whether deployed alongside other units or as the focal point of an assault, the Level 9 Hog Rider is a formidable force that can turn the tide of battle in favor of skilled commanders.

Clash of Clans Hog Rider Levels

In Clash of Clans, the Hog Rider is a powerful troop used for attacking enemy bases. The Hog Rider has several levels of upgrades, each increasing its strength and hit points. As of my last update, the Hog Rider can be upgraded up to level 11 in the game. Here’s a breakdown of the levels:

1. Level 1: Initial level, basic stats.
2. Level 2: Slight increase in hit points and damage.
3. Level 3: Further increase in hit points and damage.
4. Level 4: Improved stats compared to the previous level.
5. Level 5: Significant upgrade, noticeable increase in power.
6. Level 6: Enhanced stats for more effective attacks.
7. Level 7: Continuing the trend of increased power.
8. Level 8: More substantial improvements in hit points and damage.
9. Level 9: Stronger than ever, capable of dealing heavy damage.
10. Level 10: Near the top tier, with formidable stats.
11. Level 11: The highest level available, providing the Hog Rider with maximum strength and durability.

Each upgrade requires a certain amount of resources (gold and elixir) and time to complete. Higher-level Hog Riders are essential for tackling tougher bases and achieving success in Clan Wars and other competitive aspects of Clash of Clans.

Appearance

The Hog Rider, a bare-chested warrior with a Mohawk, wields a hammer and rides a hog. The rider wears a brown leather loincloth, a red belt, golden wristbands, and a gold earring.

Target Priority

Hog Riders prioritize defensive structures, ignoring other buildings and troops until defenses are eliminated. They do not consider the Clan Castle as a defense but recognize the Grand Warden and activated Town Hall weapon as defensive structures.

Offensive Strategies

Wall-Bypass Tactics

Hog Riders can jump over Walls, rendering them ineffective. However, additional ground troop support may be necessary, requiring Wall Breakers, a Jump Spell, or Earthquake Spells.

Hog Miner Hybrid Strategy

Combine Hog Riders with Miners at Town Hall 10 and above to create a potent Hog Miner or Hybrid strategy, overcoming Wall barriers and addressing weaknesses.

Healing Spell Tactics

Deploy Healing Spells strategically to maximize their impact on clusters of defenses, ensuring Hog Riders remain at peak health during assaults.

Defensive Strategies

Exploiting Wall Bypass

Defend against Hog Riders by concentrating on interior defenses, as they may leave ground support behind when bypassing Walls.

Forced Pathing Defense

Manipulate Hog Rider AI using forced pathing strategies, guiding them through specific defenses and hindering their progress.

Dragon Defense

In Clan Wars, deploy Dragons in Clan Castles to counter Hog Riders effectively, especially at Town Halls 8 and 9.

Upgrade Differences

Hog Rider Upgrade Visual Changes

Statistics of Hog Rider

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Dark Barracks Level Required	Range
Defenses	Melee (Ground Only)	5	24	1s	2	0.6 tiles

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Hit	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	60	60	270	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	70	70	312	5,000	10h	5
3	80	80	370	9,000	20h	6
4	92	92	430	16,000	1d 6h	6
5	105	105	500	30,000	2d	7
6	118	118	590	43,000	3d 12h	8
7	135	135	700	70,000	5d 6h	9
8	148	148	810	95,000	7d	10
9	161	161	890	150,000	9d	10
10	174	174	970	175,000	10d	11
11	187	187	1,080	305,000	16d 6h	12
12	200	200	1,230	335,000	17d	13

Super Troop Boost

Super Troop	Boost Cost	Hog Rider Level Required
Super Hog Rider	25,000	10

History of Hog Rider

Patch	Type	Description
March 12, 2013	Update	Added the Hog Rider, with 5 levels.
April 17, 2013	Update	Reduced upgrade times of the Hog Rider.
July 29, 2013	Update	Reduced housing space requirement from 6 to 5.
August 27, 2013	Update	The Hog Rider now preferentially targets defenses.Hog Rider’s damage per second increased at all levels:Level 1: 50 -> 60 Level 2: 58 -> 70 Level 3: 66 -> 80 Level 4: 76 -> 92 Level 5: 90 -> 105 Training time reduced from 5 minutes to 2 minutes.
September 30, 2013	Update	Hog Rider’s hitpoints reduced at all levels:Level 1: 300 -> 285 Level 2: 345 -> 328 Level 3: 400 -> 380 Level 4: 460 -> 437 Level 5: 525 -> 500
November 6, 2013	Update	Hog Rider’s hitpoints reduced at all levels:Level 1: 285 -> 270 Level 2: 328 -> 312 Level 3: 380 -> 360 Level 4: 437 -> 415 Level 5: 500 -> 475
January 29, 2014	Update	Hog Rider’s training cost increased at all levels:Level 1: 30 -> 40 Level 2: 35 -> 45 Level 3: 40 -> 52 Level 4: 45 -> 58 Level 5: 50 -> 65
July 3, 2014	Update	Hog Riders now take 1.5x damage from Giant Bombs.
March 21, 2016	Update	Added the level 6 Hog Rider.
April 2016	?	Reduced upgrade times of level 4 and 5 Hog Riders:Level 4: 12 days -> 11 days Level 5: 14 days -> 12 days
October 12, 2016	Update	Hog Riders no longer take extra damage from Giant Bombs.Training time reduced from 2m to 1m 30s.
December 19, 2016	Update	Added the level 7 Hog Rider. Upgrade times of levels 2-6 Hog Riders reduced:Level 2: 8 days -> 5 days Level 3: 10 days -> 6 days Level 4: 11 days -> 8 days Level 5: 12 days -> 10 days Level 6: 14 days -> 12 days
March 8, 2017	Update	Increased hitpoints of level 5-7 Hog Riders:Level 5: 475 -> 480 Level 6: 535 -> 550 Level 7: 600 -> 640
June 27, 2017	Update	Increased hitpoints of level 6-7 Hog Riders:Level 6: 550 -> 590 Level 7: 640 -> 700
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the level 8 Hog Rider.
June 26, 2018	Balance Changes	Reduced upgrade times of level 2-7 Hog Riders:Level 2: 5d -> 3d 12h Level 3: 6d -> 4d Level 4: 8d -> 5d 12h Level 5: 10d -> 6d 12h Level 6: 12d -> 8d Level 7: 14d -> 11d 12h
October 23, 2018	Update	Quick donation cost reduced from 5 to 3 Gems.
April 2, 2019	Update	Added the level 9 Hog Rider. Upgrade times of level 4-6 Hog Riders reduced:Level 4: 5d 12h -> 4d 12h Level 5: 6d 12h -> 6d Level 6: 8d -> 7d 12h Training cost reduced:Level 1: 40 -> 30 Level 2: 45 -> 34 Level 3: 52 -> 38 Level 4: 58 -> 42 Level 5: 65 -> 48 Level 6: 90 -> 60 Level 7: 115 -> 80 Level 8: 140 -> 100
September 11, 2019	Maintenance Break	Level 9 Hog Rider hitpoints reduced from 920 to 890.
December 9, 2019	Update	Added the level 10 Hog Rider.
March 30, 2020	Update	Upgrade cost of level 6 Hog Rider reduced from 100,000 to 60,000.
October 12, 2020	Update	The Upgrade costs and times of level 2-8 Hog Riders reducedUpgrade Cost Reduction:Level 2: 20,000 -> 15,000 Level 3: 30,000 -> 20,000 Level 4: 40,000 -> 25,000 Level 5: 50,000 -> 35,000 Level 6: 60,000 -> 50,000 Level 7: 150,000 -> 100,000 Level 8: 200,000 -> 180,000Upgrade time Reduction:Level 2: 3d 12h -> 2d 12h Level 3: 4d -> 3d Level 4: 4d 12h -> 3d 12h Level 5: 6d -> 4d 12h Level 6: 7d 12h -> 5d 12h Level 7: 11d 12h -> 8d Level 8: 14d -> 12d
April 12, 2021	Update	The Upgrade costs and times of level 2-8 Hog Riders reducedUpgrade cost Reduction:Level 2: 15,000 -> 5,000 Level 3: 20,000 -> 9,000 Level 4: 25,000 -> 16,000 Level 5: 35,000 -> 30,000 Level 8: 180,000 -> 150,000 Upgrade time Reduction:Level 2: 2d 12h -> 1d 6h Level 3: 3d -> 2d Level 4: 3d 12h -> 2d 12h Level 5: 4d 12h -> 4d Level 6: 5d 12h -> 5d Level 7: 8d -> 7d 12h Level 8: 12d -> 11d 12h
September 27, 2021	Update	Added the level 11 Hog Rider.
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade times of level 2-6 Hog Riders.Increased hitpoints of level 3-5 Hog Riders:Level 3: 360 -> 370 Level 4: 415 -> 430 Level 5: 480 -> 500
June 12, 2023	Update	Added the level 12 Hog Rider. Reduced upgrade times for levels 8, 9 and 10.Level 8: 8d -> 7d Level 9: 9d 18h -> 9d Level 10: 12d -> 10d Reduced upgrade costs for levels 8, 9 and 10.Level 8: 105,000 -> 95,000 Level 9: 168,000 -> 150,000 Level 10: 210,000 -> 175,000

Hog Riders Gallery

Real-World Inspiration

In-Game Quirks

Fun Facts

1. Army Camp Animation: When an Army Camp housing Hog Riders is clicked, they exhibit playful behavior by jumping up and down.
2. Voice Discrepancy: In Clash of Clans, the Hog Rider has a deep, aggressive voice. However, in commercials and Clash Royale, his voice becomes high-pitched, adding a touch of humor.
3. “Did somebody say Hog Rider?” Meme: Originating from a Clash of Clans TV commercial, this phrase became a popular meme format, adding a humorous element to the game’s culture.
4. Clash Royale Description: The description of the Hog Rider in Clash Royale pays homage to the iconic “Hog Riderrrrr” call from the Clash of Clans Ride of the Hog Riders commercial.
5. Brawl Stars Appearance: The Hog Rider makes a crossover appearance as a character skin for Carl in Brawl Stars, showcasing its influence across Supercell games.

Game Comparisons

Troop Comparisons

1. Sentience Implication: Clash of Clans commercials heavily imply the hog’s sentience, showcasing activities like playing cards, training, bathing, and singing in English alongside the rider.
2. Troop Training Cost Description: Despite the removal of the troop training cost, the Hog Rider’s description continues to mention being “Fueled by Dark Elixir,” adding a touch of nostalgia for longtime players.

Troop Origin and Development

1. Non-Fiction Troops: Hog Riders, along with Barbarians, Archers, and Miners, are the only non-fictional troops, standing apart from fantasy-based units.
2. Dark Elixir Troop Pioneers: The Hog Rider, Minion, and Valkyrie were the first Dark Elixir Troops introduced to the game in the March 12th, 2013 update.
3. Leg Count Record: With six legs in total (including the rider and hog), the Hog Rider holds the record for the most legs among all troops.
4. Appearance in Scenery: The Hog Rider is featured in the Hog Mountain Scenery, standing alongside other iconic Clash of Clans units.
5. Level 11 Upgrade: Alongside the Golem, the Hog Rider is one of the only two troops in the Home Village that can be upgraded to level 11.

Conclusion

Master the art of deploying Hog Riders in Clash of Clans with these strategic insights. Whether you’re storming enemy bases or fortifying defenses, understanding the nuances of these unique troops is key to victory.

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