Anti Spell Trap

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Originally Posted by Brenn

Fist of all, I would like to say that I did some forum searching, and didn't see any ideas like this, nor did I see it in the ruled out section. Also, I feel like this would not be overpowered, due to it's limited range and ability (read post for more details). Anyways, Here is my idea:


This would be a trap that would eliminate the effects of spells deployed within a specific range. However, it can only block 1 type of spell, which is chosen by 'preloading' a spell of that type. As a trap, it would be hidden from attackers until activated.
One would be unlocked at TH9, and one more at TH10.


To arm it, you must load a spell into the building. If an attacker deploys a spell of that type within range of this trap, it will activate. If the loaded spell is of greater or equal level than the one being countered, the attacker's spell will be nullified. However, if the attacker's spell is of higher level, it will not. No matter what the level comparison is, the defender's spell will be consumed upon deployment. I believe that this detail, as well as the ability to block only 1 spell of a specific type, ensures that this trap is not overpowered. Keep in mind that the two spells must be of the same type (a trap with a lightning spell wouldn't deploy if a heal spell is dropped).
Note:If a spell is dropped in an overlap area, both traps would activate, so the attacker would need at most 2 spells to hit any one target.

The trap would take up a 2x2 area.
Below are costs/level specs (completely changeable):

NOTE: Rearm costs do not include reloading with a new spell.
Lvl 1:
Cost-1.5 million gold
Range-2 tiles
Time-3 days
Rearm:10k gold


Lvl 2:
Upgrade cost-2.5 million gold
Range-3 tiles
Time-5 days
Rearm: 20k gold


Lvl 3:
Upgrade cost-4 million gold
Range-4 tiles.
Time-6 days
Rearm:35k gold


As you can see, the trap would not be for significant base coverage, instead helping to block 1 spell in a small area. Possible uses could be to prevent DE zapping, or to not let the attacker heal all of their hogs at the double giant bombs...


Attackers could still counter it, by either
A) having higher level spells than the defender
B) using two spells in a row--Remember, the trap only blocks 1!


Feedback encouraged!

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For level 1 i see that it say it takes 3 days to build this does not make any sense because regular traps do not take time to build they only take time to upgrade.

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Originally Posted by mypie15

For level 1 i see that it say it takes 3 days to build this does not make any sense because regular traps do not take time to build they only take time to upgrade.

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So ur trying to say that the hidden tesla isnt a trap?

A trap to counter spells is a good idea IMO, and your idea of customization using their own spells to counter the same spell made it better.

We do have to keep in mind while traps that effects troops can be numerous but a spell is far more valuable compared to troops. Currently we have no way to disrupt spell deployment other than a tricky layout making the attacker waste/use them inefficiently.

IMO, two of these are overpowered as the location of spell deployment is very predictable. Two anti-freeze traps placed just far enough not to be effected by a single spell might render inferno towers near-invulnerable.

Considering we can only bring 5 spells to battle at maximum factory level, I think only a single anti spell trap is enough to make an impact and not undermine offense too much.

Offense is stronger than defense, if you are looking for a 1 star victory. But to three star a maxed base, I think defense have a slight advantage there. In a way, if this made it hard to 1 star a base, it would make it nearly impossible to three star the same base.

So a TH10 needs to bring 2 or more freeze spells to eliminate the infernotowers.
I don't think this would work.

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Originally Posted by SargeantZeal

A trap to counter spells is a good idea IMO, and your idea of customization using their own spells to counter the same spell made it better.

We do have to keep in mind while traps that effects troops can be numerous but a spell is far more valuable compared to troops. Currently we have no way to disrupt spell deployment other than a tricky layout making the attacker waste/use them inefficiently.

IMO, two of these are overpowered as the location of spell deployment is very predictable. Two anti-freeze traps placed just far enough not to be effected by a single spell might render inferno towers near-invulnerable.

Considering we can only bring 5 spells to battle at maximum factory level, I think only a single anti spell trap is enough to make an impact and not undermine offense too much.

Offense is stronger than defense, if you are looking for a 1 star victory. But to three star a maxed base, I think defense have a slight advantage there. In a way, if this made it hard to 1 star a base, it would make it nearly impossible to three star the same base.

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Good point. Changed it to only 1 trap, unlock able at TH8. Additional upgrades are now only available at higher TH levels.

EDiT: Maybe instead, allow 2, but they have to have different spells inside? 1 is probably fine, though...

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Originally Posted by Danny0712

So a TH10 needs to bring 2 or more freeze spells to eliminate the infernotowers.
I don't think this would work.

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From what I understand of th10 raiding, it seems skewed in the attacker's favor. Forcing the use of a second spell would possibly even it out some.

To the OP- I really like the idea, would help with DE zapping, but for those who look past that, it could help anti-hog bases by stopping healing at the giant bombs (as someone mentioned above), and help TH 10s counter people who freeze infernos.

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Originally Posted by P12321

So ur trying to say that the hidden tesla isnt a trap?

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Actually, the tesla is a building, not a trap. It has HP, and needs to be destroyed to get 100%. It just happens to be invisible until triggered or until 51% is reached, at which point it reveals itself.

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Originally Posted by P12321

So ur trying to say that the hidden tesla isnt a trap?

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look on COC wiki

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Originally Posted by GamerbrosCC

look on COC wiki

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Ok... Let's get back to the topic, and stop discussing the trap/building semantics. Let's just say it is some sort of construct. :D

This seems to be a really good idea and loading a spell into it to stop one is genius. I vote yes :-)