The black whole: a TH9 transformer base design with anti-Hog variation

[Vanderlazant]

Ok thanks, I'll give that a try

[Giggitygoo]

Two out of two lost since the change. I noticed something immideately. The mortar placement actually lures the majority of hogs (both attacks from the north) to the core. It looks like a siginificant problem in the design, or am I doing something wrong?

[mavios]

Two out of two lost since the change. I noticed something immideately. The mortar placement actually lures the majority of hogs (both attacks from the north) to the core. It looks like a siginificant problem in the design, or am I doing something wrong?

you might have the tesla placed wrong. post a pic of your base and a video replay if you can. If not I can visit to see the replay.

Edit: Just went through all my videos and pretty sure I have been raided from all sides by hogs.

[Giggitygoo]

you might have the tesla placed wrong. post a pic of your base and a video replay if you can. If not I can visit to see the replay.

Edit: Just went through all my videos and pretty sure I have been raided from all sides by hogs.

Never mind. I made the mistake. I placed a cannon where a storage should have been, disrupting the whole hog-path. It was late when I remodeled yesterday With well rested eyes I can now see that the hog path is perfect. I'm placing the double lvl3 bomb in the north and east corner since I expect most attacks to come from north-northeast (since the CC is lurable from that position).

Clean slate again. I'm looking forward to the first attack! Thanks for the reply though.

[clint1977]

So heres my take on this base design. Its been working well for me. Hogs are staying on the outer edge as planned. Double big bomb was a great tip, although mine do need to be maxed. Holding most hog armys to one star now. It is susceptible to air attack more, but usually only two storages lost. Notice de storage and cc in inner ring on corners near AD. This ensures enough distance from center to keep hogs moving around the edge. Great guide and tips. Hopefully this will help other crack the hog madness! Gla

[steviep77]

Amazing base Mavios. For sure my next build

[Skwalogs]

very lame hog attack, no heal spells, didn't lure cc or heroes. It was a second attack wc is why the giant bombs weren't there anymore. upgrading 3 def bldgs- archtwer one tesla and xbow though. working like a charm, awesome

thanks mavios

[mavios]

Amazing base Mavios. For sure my next build

Thanks

very lame hog attack, no heal spells, didn't lure cc or heroes. It was a second attack wc is why the giant bombs weren't there anymore. upgrading 3 def bldgs- archtwer one tesla and xbow though. working like a charm, awesome

thanks mavios

Nice video. Glad it helped

[stoked]

Currently testing V2.0 in Masters III - rank 2695 for Nakama Union's trophy push. I'm a TH9 with maxed defenses and 30% lvl9/70% lvl8 walls. My giant bombs were only level 2 so I'm getting those up to level 3 asap. When I got low on DE I swapped the AQ and DE storage so the AQ is not easily lurable. I also moved the cannon at the top one more tile so CC is not as easily lured.

I've had mixed results so far with a couple wins but mostly 1-2 star losses. A couple of recent times I've won, the hogs got blown up by the double bombs and they get 30-35% but then someone comes along a few minutes later and 2-stars me before I have a chance to restock CC and re-arm traps.

Pic attached now. The 3 arrows are where 1) I swapped AQ with DE 2) I swapped AT with Cannon while AT is upgrading 3) Moved Cannon one tile out so CC is harder to lure. Note I've got 2 giant bombs upgrading in the upper right so I am a little weakened atm.

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[mavios]

Currently testing V2.0 in Masters III - rank 2695 for Nakama Union's trophy push. I'm a TH9 with maxed defenses and 30% lvl9/70% lvl8 walls. My giant bombs were only level 2 so I'm getting those up to level 3 asap. When I got low on DE I swapped the AQ and DE storage so the AQ is not easily lurable. I also moved the cannon at the top one more tile so CC is not as easily lured.

I've had mixed results so far with a couple wins but mostly 1-2 star losses. A couple of recent times I've won, the hogs got blown up by the double bombs and they get 30-35% but then someone comes along a few minutes later and 2-stars me before I have a chance to restock CC and re-arm traps.

Pic attached now. The 3 arrows are where 1) I swapped AQ with DE 2) I swapped AT with Cannon while AT is upgrading 3) Moved Cannon one tile out so CC is harder to lure. Note I've got 2 giant bombs upgrading in the upper right so I am a little weakened atm.

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Nice modifications. I see how you pushed the walls 1 spot to the north, I think you need to move the spring trap near WT on the CC side to may be the west or east side so you can guarantee it will work on hogs