Valkyrie: Clash of Clans Ground Troop – Strategies and Upgrades

Valkyrie: Meet the formidable Valkyrie, a fierce warrior unlocked at Dark Barracks level 3, requiring a Town Hall level of 8. This guide explores her characteristics, offensive and defensive strategies, upgrade differences, and unique quirks in the Clash of Clans universe.

Valkyrie Characteristics [Overview]

Valkyrie Strategies

Offensive Strategy

1. Hero Elimination: Valkyries excel in eliminating exposed heroes, enhancing the overall effectiveness of an attack. Combining them with single-target troops can optimize their trash-building clearing ability.
2. Area-of-Effect Damage: Valkyries’ spinning attack allows them to damage multiple nearby buildings simultaneously. Proper deployment can maximize their DPS per housing space.
3. Attack Pattern Reset: Valkyries quickly move to a different target after each kill, resetting their attack pattern almost instantly. This rapid attack style is advantageous against melee enemy troops.
4. High-Level Attack Substitution: Valkyries can serve as potent substitutes for P.E.K.K.A’s in high-level attacks. Their versatility, speed, and effectiveness in eliminating Clan Castle troops make them a valuable asset.
5. Core Destruction: In combination with Jump Spells and support spells like Rage, Clone, and Freeze, Valkyries can efficiently destroy a base’s core. The GoVaWi (Golem, Valkyrie, Wizard) strategy at Town Hall 8 showcases their prowess.

Defensive Strategy

1. Versatile Defensive Unit: Valkyries pose a significant challenge due to their high damage output and moderate health. Avoid clustering buildings together to minimize the impact of their area-of-effect attack.
2. Building Repositioning: Buildings destroyed by Valkyries prompt them to reposition, potentially exposing them to attacks. Diversify building hitpoints to hinder the Valkyrie army.
3. Effective Clan Castle Troops: Valkyries are excellent Clan Castle troops, excelling against groups of melee-range troops. They struggle against aerial units but remain formidable against ground troops.
4. Spring Trap Considerations: Spring Traps may be less effective against Valkyries due to their ability to outrun or survive them. Strategic placement in narrow hallways with distractions can enhance their effectiveness.

Upgrade Differences

Valkyrie Upgrade Visual Changes

Statistics of Valkyrie

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Dark Barracks Level Required	Range
None	Area Splash 1 Tile Radius (Ground Only)	8	24	1.8s	3	0.5 tiles

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Hit	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	94	169.2	750	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	106	190.8	850	8,000	1d	6
3	119	214.2	950	12,000	2d	7
4	133	239.4	1,050	25,000	3d	7
5	148	266.4	1,300	38,000	4d 6h	8
6	163	293.4	1,500	63,000	5d 6h	9
7	178	320.4	1,650	110,000	7d	10
8	193	347.4	1,800	155,000	10d	11
9	208	374.4	2,000	295,000	16d 6h	12
10	223	401.4	2,400	320,000	17d	13

Super Troop Boost

Super Troop	Boost Cost	Valkyrie Level Required
Super Valkyrie	25,000	7

History of Valkyrie

Patch	Type	Description
March 11, 2013	Sneak Peek	Supercell published a teaser of Valkyrie.
March 12, 2013	Update	Added the Valkyrie, with 4 levels. She was one of the first Dark Elixir troops to be added, along with the Minion and Hog Rider.
April 17, 2013	Update	Reduced the upgrade times of the Valkyrie at levels 2 and 3.
July 29, 2013	Update	Increased the damage of the Valkyrie at all levels.Reduced her training costs at levels 1-3. Her damage at all levels was increased further in the September 2013 update.
January 29, 2014	Update	Increased the Valkyrie’s hitpoints by about 20% at all levels.
July 3, 2014	Update	Reworked the Valkyrie’s targeting AI to attack between two buildings within her attack range, making full use of her area splash damage. If one of the buildings is destroyed and if there are any adjacent buildings close by, she will move between the two buildings for a more efficient attack.
July 4, 2014	Maintenance Break	Fixed a bug where the Valkyrie would not hit ranged targets under some circumstances.
September 16, 2014	Update	Reduced the training time of Valkyries from 15 minutes to 8 minutes.
March 21, 2016	Update	The level 5 Valkyrie was added.At all levels, the Valkyrie’s damage was increased as was her initial attack speed (attacking almost immediately after reaching her target), but her hitpoints were also reduced.The upgrade times of level 2-4 Valkyries were reduced by 2 days.The sounds that she makes when attacking was also changed to sound similar to the Valkyrie in Clash Royale.
March 24, 2016	Maintenance Break	Slightly reduced the hitpoints of level 2-4 Valkyries.
May 4, 2016	Balance Changes	Reduced the training time of the Valkyrie from 8 minutes to 5 minutes.
October 12, 2016	Update	Reduced the Valkyrie’s base training time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes.
October 11, 2017	Update	Added the level 6 Valkyrie.
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the level 7 Valkyrie.
June 26, 2018	Balance Changes	Reduced the upgrade times of level 2-6 Valkyries.
October 23, 2018	Update	Reduced the Valkyrie’s gem cost donation from 8 to 6.
April 2, 2019	Update	Reduced the training costs of Valkyries at all levels.reduced the upgrade times of level 2-5 Valkyries.
September 11, 2019	Balance Changes	Increased the level 7 Valkyrie’s hitpoints from 1,300 to 1,400. This was increased further to 1,450 in the December 2019 “Town Hall 13” update.
March 30, 2020	Update	Added the level 8 Valkyrie.Reduced the upgrade costs of level 2-5 Valkyries.
October 12, 2020	Update	Reduced the upgrade costs and times of level 2-6 Valkyries.Added the Super Valkyrie, her Super Troop counterpart which could be boosted when upgraded to level 7.
April 12, 2021	Update	Added the level 9 Valkyrie.Reduced upgrade costs and times of level 2-7 Valkyries.
August 12, 2021	Maintenance Break	Increased the hitpoints of level 9 Valkyries from 1,850 to 1,900.
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade times of level 2-7 Valkyries.Increased hitpoints of level 2-6 Valkyries:Level 2: 800 -> 850 Level 3: 850 -> 950 Level 4: 900 -> 1,050 Level 5: 1,100 -> 1,200 Level 6: 1,200 -> 1,300
June 27, 2022	Update	Increased hitpoints of level 5-9 Valkyries.Level 5: 1200 -> 1300 Level 6: 1300 -> 1500 Level 7: 1450 -> 1650 Level 8: 1650 -> 1800 Level 9: 1900 -> 2000
June 12, 2023	Update	Added the level 10 Valkyrie. Reduced upgrade times for levels 7 and 8.Level 7: 7d 18h -> 7d Level 8: 12d -> 10d Reduced upgrade costs for levels 7 and 8.Level 7: 123,000 -> 110,000 Level 8: 195,000 -> 155,000

Valkyrie Gallery

Valkyrie’s Origins and Appearance

1. Shared Face Design: The Valkyrie shares the original face design with the Archer, highlighting a subtle connection between these two powerful troops.
2. Norse Mythology Inspiration: In Norse mythology, Valkyries are known for collecting the spirits of the dead to transport them to Valhalla, a Norse afterlife. Clash of Clans deviates from traditional depictions by having Valkyries travel on foot instead of horseback.
3. Grass Flies on Attack: A captivating detail during Valkyrie attacks is the scattering of grass around her, adding a dynamic touch to the in-game animation.
4. Clash Royale Artwork Resemblance: In Clash Royale, the Valkyrie’s fur coat in her card artwork closely resembles the appearance of a level 5 Valkyrie in Clash of Clans, showcasing consistency in design across different games.

Army Camps and Cloning

1. Maximum Valkyries: A fully upgraded set of Army Camps can accommodate a maximum of 40 Valkyries. Including the Clan Castle, this number increases to 46. With Clone Spells, an additional 20 Valkyries can be summoned, bringing the total on the battlefield to 66.

Miscellaneous Trivia

1. The game files intriguingly label the Valkyrie as “warriorgirl,” providing a glimpse into the development process and naming conventions.
2. Hero Skin Feature: The Valkyrie stands out as one of four troops featured as a Hero skin in Clash of Clans, joining the ranks of the Goblin, P.E.K.K.A, and the Golem.

Conclusion

To harness the complete prowess of the Valkyrie in Clash of Clans, it is essential to adeptly master both offensive and defensive strategies. Whether you are engaging in raids on enemy bases or reinforcing your defenses, the Valkyrie’s versatile skill set establishes her as an unstoppable force.