defense for lightning only dark raids

[dominornex]

I hate getting hit and losing dark to lightning only raids. I am sure there are many others out there that feel the same way. Well I believe a good solution would be to allow the Tesla to act as a lightning rod and absorb most of, if not all of the attack.yes, that would require putting a Tesla next to what you want to protect, bit I believe it would be worth it to save dark elixir from dishonorable hit. Of course, the higher the level of the Tesla, the more it absorbs.

Level 1 Tesla absorbs level 1&2 lightning spells. 60% of level 3, 40% of level 4, 20% of level 5, and 0% of level 6. You could work the numbers differently, as that is just a suggestion.

[HiFliya]

I hate getting hit and losing dark to lightning only raids. I am sure there are many others out there that feel the same way. Well I believe a good solution would be to allow the Tesla to act as a lightning rod and absorb most of, if not all of the attack.yes, that would require putting a Tesla next to what you want to protect, bit I believe it would be worth it to save dark elixir from dishonorable hit. Of course, the higher the level of the Tesla, the more it absorbs.

Level 1 Tesla absorbs level 1&2 lightning spells. 60% of level 3, 40% of level 4, 20% of level 5, and 0% of level 6. You could work the numbers differently, as that is just a suggestion.

Welcome to the Forums!
Although this idea is not ruled out currently, a simple search of the terms "anti-zapping" "Lightning DE" etc will result in literally thousands of threads just like yours. Of whom all are saying that Zapping doesn't need a nerf and that raiding and a higher league will stop zapping altogether. Also they add that a revenge will help reclaim some if not most of the DE lost in a zapping

[dominornex]

OK, you would like an actual reason for lightning defense? Right now, it is the only attack that has no defense! I have walls, cannons and mortars to take care of ground troops. I have archer towers, wizard towers and air defense to hold off the flying troops. As levels go up, you can add crossbow, inferno towers and Tesla towers to the list of ground/aid defenses. You will notice nothing against lightning attacks are listed, which does create an imbalance.

[aggi]

OK, you would like an actual reason for lightning defense? Right now, it is the only attack that has no defense! I have walls, cannons and mortars to take care of ground troops. I have archer towers, wizard towers and air defense to hold off the flying troops. As levels go up, you can add crossbow, inferno towers and Tesla towers to the list of ground/aid defenses. You will notice nothing against lightning attacks are listed, which does create an imbalance.

There is also nothing to stop healing spells and rage spells and....

[dominornex]

Those are enhancements, not attacks. Think before you try to bust chops

[HiFliya]

Those are enhancements, not attacks. Think before you try to bust chops

You can't defend against Lightning spells anyways...even if they didn't target your DE it is literally the same result. The inability to defend against it is one of its qualities. Just like how you cant defend from a Freeze spell

[dominornex]

I could be wrong, but freeze does no damage, just stops things from moving for a short period of time. Lightning does damage, therefore, I believe there should be a counter measure to stop or lessen it

[Spinner7980]

welcome to the forum
as someone mentioned, there is no counter to any of the spells.
what their purpose is, is irrelevant. each spell has its own unique aspect.
to have a counter to even just one would nullify the whole idea of a spell.


i understand that you are frustrated. but let me ask you. in your recent defense log, just how many attacks has been lightning only? meaning, they only use lightning spells and then immediately leave. if more than one, please provide evidence.

the bottom line is that i am fairly certain that most of the clashing community does not see this as such a big issue that a nerf is warranted. an employee from supercell on this forum has said they do not have any intention of changing the game mechanic at this time. also, you dont see any of the big youtubers making a claim for a change to the lightning spell. some of them actually endorse and use it.

there have been many suggestions to avoid being zapped, id recommend searching those out, because a removal or any change to the lightning spell is probably not going to happen.

[HiFliya]

Freeze does no damage, but it allows for your troops to waltz right into your hard defended base unattacked (remotely speaking, there are still possible defenders but to a limited amount).
Would you also say that CC troop removal by Lightning spells is also unfair?
Or destroying Mortars or Air Defenses by Lightning is too? By that justification, Lightning, literally the first spell in the game, is OP...

[dominornex]

Right now, 7 lightning only attacks. I have my th outside, so at least 3 of the had the courtesy to take out the th. I lost about 4k dark to these Lowlife's, and it is just annoying. I can respect someone who comes in and takes 2k or more in an actual raid, that is a player, someone who is working the game. I just find lightning attacks to be a cheesy and cowardly way to annoy players with integrity.