The Wizard: Masters of magic, dealing splash damage, Group Troop

The Wizard becomes available at the level 7 Barracks. As a ground unit, it boasts high splash damage and range. Despite its fragility, it plays a crucial role in various offensive and defensive strategies.

Wizard Offensive Strategies

Group Deployment

Deploy Wizards in groups of 4 or more for optimal effectiveness against defenses. Their high damage output makes them formidable against turret hit points.

Support and Vulnerability

Deploy Wizards behind durable troops like Giants, Golems, or P.E.K.K.As to protect them from point defenses. Be cautious of Giant Bombs and traps, spreading Wizards to minimize losses.

Clan Castle Troop Control

Wizards excel at clearing enemy Clan Castle troops with their splash damage. Using them strategically can be an alternative to spells.

Funneling for High-Level Strategies

Use Wizards to create a path for high-level strategies involving Golems or Queen walks, ensuring troops move in the desired direction.

Wizard Defensive Strategies

Threat in Clan Castle

Wizards in Clan Castles pose a threat due to their range and splash damage. Their speed makes luring difficult, and they can eliminate weak, grouped troops.

Countermeasures

Use spread-out ranged troops like Archers or Wizards to counter defensive Wizards. Lightning Spells can instantly defeat them, especially at higher levels.

Mortar and Giant Bomb Defense

Place Mortars strategically to target Wizards inside the base, as they are vulnerable to a couple of shots. Giant Bombs can one-shot Wizards if positioned correctly.

Wizard Upgrade Differences

Visual and Projectile Changes

The Wizard undergoes significant visual changes at different upgrade levels, including alterations to cloak color, boots, and attack projectiles.

Evolution of Attacks

From fireballs to laser-like projectiles and searing orange energy blasts, the Wizard’s attack evolves as it progresses through levels 1 to 11.

In summary, understanding the Wizard’s attributes and strategically deploying it in both offensive and defensive scenarios is crucial for success in Clash of Clans.

Wizard Statistics

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Barracks Level Required	Range
None	Area Splash 0.3 Tile Radius (Ground & Air)	4	16	1.5s	7	3 tiles

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Attack	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	50	75	75	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	70	105	90	120,000	8h	3
3	90	135	108	320,000	12h	4
4	125	187.5	135	620,000	18h	5
5	170	255	165	1,200,000	1d	6
6	185	277.5	180	2,200,000	2d	7
7	200	300	195	3,500,000	3d 12h	8
8	215	322.5	210	5,000,000	5d 6h	9
9	230	345	230	5,800,000	8d	10
10	245	367.5	250	8,500,000	9d	11
11	260	390	270	17,200,000	16d	13

Super Troop Boost

Super Troop	Boost Cost	Wizard Level Required
Super Wizard	25,000	9

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History

Patch	Type	Description
August 2, 2012		The Wizard was in the original release of the game, with 5 levels.
September 19, 2012	Update	The upgraded Wizard now shows pink asterisks that represent its level.The Wizard at levels 3-4 and 5 now have upgrade differences.
August 30, 2012	Update	The Wizard‘s attacks gain a visual effects.
October 27, 2012	Update	Decreased the training cost of Wizard.
March 12, 2013	Update	The Wizard now does splash damage.The Wizard’s upon death sound was changed.Prior to the update, the Wizard’s upon death sounded like this.
August 27, 2013	Update	Added the level 6 Wizard. Decreased the training time of Wizard from 10 – 8 minutes.
May 4, 2016	Balance Changes	Reduced the Wizard’s training time from 8 minutes to 5 minutes.
October 12, 2016	Update	Added the level 7 Wizard.Increased level 6 Wizard’s HP and damage.Moved the level 6 Wizard to Town Hall level 9 (was at Town Hall 10).
June 27, 2017	Update	Added the level 8 Wizard.Reduced upgrade time and costs for levels 6-7 Wizard.
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the level 9 Wizard.
June 26, 2018	Update	Reduced upgrade times for levels 1-7 Wizard.
October 23, 2018	Update	Reduced Gem donation cost of Wizard from 5 to 3 gems.
April 2, 2019	Update	Reduced upgrade times for level 5-8 Wizard and reduced training costs for level 1-9 Wizard.
March 30, 2020	Update	Reduced upgrade costs for levels 5-7 Wizard.
October 12, 2020	Update	Added the level 10 Wizard.
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade costs and times of Wizards at all levels.Increased the Wizard’s hitpoints at levels 4-7:Level 4: 130 -> 135 Level 5: 156 -> 165 Level 6: 175 -> 180 Level 7: 190 -> 195
October 10, 2022	Update	Added the level 11 Wizard.

Clash of Clans Wizard Gallery

Trivia: Insights into the Wizard

Ivory Tower Reference

In the tutorial, a Villager mentions reinforcement Wizards from Ivory Tower. While not further explored, it may be a nod to the Wizard Tower.

Tutorial Deployment

Despite being the first unit deployed in the tutorial, Wizards are not the initial troop unlocked for general use. Barbarians hold that distinction.

Tutorial Efficiency

Only one Wizard is needed to complete the tutorial level. The extras can be saved for future looting, allowing low-level players to showcase raids with Wizards. However, they vanish after the tutorial.

Maximum Wizard Count

With fully upgraded Army Camps, you can field up to 80 Wizards. This number rises to 92, including the 12 that fit into a maxed Clan Castle. Through cloning and Siege Barracks, a total of 143 Wizards can be summoned.

Damage Efficiency

The Wizard once had the highest damage per second per housing space, excluding specific multipliers. This record was surpassed by the Super Barbarian, but the Wizard retains the top spot among non-super Troops.

Wizard’s Alias

In the game’s application package, the Wizard is referred to as “Mage” in the sound effect file.

Eventful Changes

On August 28, 2014, a special event halved the Wizard’s training cost and time. The Wizard’s appearance during this event, featuring an Afro and a rabbit instead of a fireball, references the Clash of Clans Magic commercial.

Audio Signature

Every individual Wizard attack is accompanied by a triumphant “HUZZAH!” Some speculate it to be the magical incantation used to cast spells.

Visual Alterations

Before the May 24th, 2016 update, level 4 and above Wizards fired purple spell-like projectiles, later changed to purple fireballs.

Home Village Builder Role

On 25/8/17, the Wizard temporarily replaced the Witch as the Home Village builder for a week.

Cross-Game Appearances

The Wizard makes appearances in other Supercell games, such as being a character skin for Barley in Brawl Stars. A red version of this skin is also available in Brawl Stars.

Clash Royale Description

In Clash Royale, the Wizard’s description pays homage to the Clash of Clans Hype Man commercial, highlighting his handsomeness and fireball prowess.

Party Time Commercial

In the Clash of Clans Party Wizard Party Time commercial, the Wizard is depicted with a pet bunny.

Unit Comparisons in Clash of Clans

Self-Destruct Capability

The Wizard, along with the level 4-9 Wall Breaker, holds the unique distinction of being the only unit capable of eliminating itself in a single shot. Remarkably, a level 6 Wizard can even dispatch Wizards of any level in just one hit.

Pioneer of Splash Damage

As the first ranged troop with splash damage, the Wizard introduces a strategic dimension by dealing area-of-effect damage to multiple targets at once.

Time-Honored Units

The Wizard, Barbarian, Archer, Giant, Goblin, Wall Breaker, Balloon, Healer, Dragon, and P.E.K.K.A collectively stand as the oldest units in Clash of Clans. These iconic troops have withstood the test of time in the game’s evolving landscape.

Unique Housing Space

Setting itself apart, the Wizard is the sole troop occupying 4 housing spaces, excluding the Party Wizard. This distinctive trait emphasizes its individual impact on army composition and deployment considerations.