Skeleton Trap Modifications

All experienced clashers are aware that the most vital part of a defensive base is traps. Traps are what gives the defense the element of surprise against attackers. When I first began playing Clash of Clans, the Skeleton Trap was not implemented. When it was implemented, I saw a lot of potential in this trap, but was disappointed in its outcome. With proper modifications and suggestions from the public, the Skeleton Trap can be raised to the trap that ic could be.

One of the first problems I see with the skeleton trap is its lack of surprise. When a trap like the Giant Bomb or the Hidden Tesla appears randomly before the attacker, most people realize that these new variables could seriously put a dent in his or her attack. This does not seem to be the case with Skeleton Traps. With the proper amount of barbarians, archers, or wizards, Skeleton Traps sometimes go completely unnoticed to the attacker throughout his entire attack. Perhaps the Skeleton trap should have more than two settings - air attacking troops and ground attacking troops - making the attacker more hesitant when a Skeleton Trap is triggered.

Setting 1

Setting One is the same setting as a before. A set number of skeletons will pop out of the trap, attacking ground troops while walking on the ground.

Setting 2

Setting Two is the same setting as before. A set number of skeletons will pop out of the trap wearing a balloon, allowing them to fly around at attack flying troops.

Setting Three and Four are the new settings that I recommend be added.

Setting 3

Setting Three will spawn a set number of skeletons from the trap armed with small rockets similar to the air defense. These skeletons are ground troops, but are only able to attack air troops, such as Balloons or Dragons.

Setting 4

Setting Four will spawn a set number of skeletons from the trap wearing a balloon and armed with a sling shot. These Skeletons are air troops, but are only able to attack ground troops, such as barbarians and archers.
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All of these settings will spawn the same number of skeletons, and all skeletons will have the same amount of hitpoints and will have the same attack power.

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Originally Posted by Lukmin1999

All experienced clashers are aware that the most vital part of a defensive base is traps. Traps are what gives the defense the element of surprise against attackers. When I first began playing Clash of Clans, the Skeleton Trap was not implemented. When it was implemented, I saw a lot of potential in this trap, but was disappointed in its outcome. With proper modifications and suggestions from the public, the Skeleton Trap can be raised to the trap that ic could be.

One of the first problems I see with the skeleton trap is its lack of surprise. When a trap like the Giant Bomb or the Hidden Tesla appears randomly before the attacker, most people realize that these new variables could seriously put a dent in his or her attack. This does not seem to be the case with Skeleton Traps. With the proper amount of barbarians, archers, or wizards, Skeleton Traps sometimes go completely unnoticed to the attacker throughout his entire attack. Perhaps the Skeleton trap should have more than two settings - air attacking troops and ground attacking troops - making the attacker more hesitant when a Skeleton Trap is triggered.

Setting 1

Setting One is the same setting as a before. A set number of skeletons will pop out of the trap, attacking ground troops while walking on the ground.

Setting 2

Setting Two is the same setting as before. A set number of skeletons will pop out of the trap wearing a balloon, allowing them to fly around at attack flying troops.

Setting Three and Four are the new settings that I recommend be added.

Setting 3

Setting Three will spawn a set number of skeletons from the trap armed with small rockets similar to the air defense. These skeletons are ground troops, but are only able to attack air troops, such as Balloons or Dragons.

Setting 4

Setting Four will spawn a set number of skeletons from the trap wearing a balloon and armed with a sling shot. These Skeletons are air troops, but are only able to attack ground troops, such as barbarians and archers.
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All of these settings will spawn the same number of skeletons, and all skeletons will have the same amount of hitpoints and will have the same attack power.

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Interesting concept but IMO skeleton traps are a bit OP already, with the exception of the poison spell nerfing them slightly.

I don't know, I think this will make them too complicated. However, the idea is a good one.

Air skeleton attacking ground troops and vice versa is a good buff:)

Waaaay too OP. Would absolutely reck any all ground or air raid.

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Originally Posted by Kowalski711

Waaaay too OP. Would absolutely reck any all ground or air raid.

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I understand your concern. I was thinking about this too while I was creating this thread. In the end, however, I concluded that wouldn't an all ground raid be destroyed completely by a dragon in the clan castle? Wouldn't that be the same for an all balloon and Hog Raid being met by another dragon?

To be put in simpler terms, a few skeletons, regardless of of what their setting, wouldn't do anything compared to what might be inside a clan castle. All in all, these modifications are another way of making Clash of Clans a little more interactive and strategic to the player, something that everyone wants.

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Originally Posted by Lukmin1999

I understand your concern. I was thinking about this too while I was creating this thread. In the end, however, I concluded that wouldn't an all ground raid be destroyed completely by a dragon in the clan castle? Wouldn't that be the same for an all balloon and Hog Raid being met by another dragon?

To be put in simpler terms, a few skeletons, regardless of of what their setting, wouldn't do anything compared to what might be inside a clan castle. All in all, these modifications are another way of making Clash of Clans a little more interactive and strategic to the player, something that everyone wants.

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A few traps aren't supposed to be equal to that of a CC.

Skeleton traps destroy both air and ground attacks as they are. No need for buffs.

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Originally Posted by Callywally

A few traps aren't supposed to be equal to that of a CC.

Skeleton traps destroy both air and ground attacks as they are. No need for buffs.

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You did not read my response correctly.

I said that Skeleton Traps will never be equal to the traps of a CC, regardless.

The reason I am suggesting this idea is not for the sole purpose of making it harder to destroy a defense. Although this will be an effect of adding these settings, I acknowledge, I have a different reason for making this thread. The Skeleton Trap does not have a lot of influence in the end ofa battle. Have you ever been in an attack where the last star was taken from you because of a skeleton trap? This is not the case for me. A Giant Bomb, however, has taken a star away from me. A tesla did once as well. In fact, I'm fairly sure all traps EXCEPT the Skeleton Trap has changed the outcome of an attack.