TH16 Base Layouts with Copy Link
Town Hall Level: 16
Base Count: 5 layouts
Categories: Farming, Trophy, War, CWL
Last Updated: January 2026
Overview
Here are the best Town Hall 16 base layouts for Clash of Clans. Whether you need a farming base, trophy base, war base, or CWL base, every layout here is tested and ready to copy into your game with one tap.
TH16 Anti-2 Farming Base
Clan Castle Troops: 2 Witches, 1 Baby Dragon, 16 Archers
Diamond-shaped base that spreads defenses evenly so attackers can't get good value from any direction. The Town Hall and storages are in the center, guarded by double Invisibility Towers that make your loot really hard to reach. Bomb placements are set to mess up the timing of common farming armies. The Invisibility Towers trigger at key moments, causing enemy troops to skip over your loot until it's too late.
TH16 Anti-3 Farming Base
Clan Castle Troops: 2 Witches, 1 Baby Dragon, 16 Archers
Another diamond-shaped layout with defenses spread out evenly. Storages sit safely in the core behind two Invisibility Towers, making them very hard to get to. Bombs and traps work alongside the towers to keep everything tight. The trap placement counters the most common farming armies, and the Invisibility Towers protect the core and mess up troop paths. Hard to clear the whole base cleanly.
TH16 Anti-2 Trophy Base
Clan Castle Troops: 3 Ice Golems, 5 Archers
Built for pushing trophies in Legend League. This layout uses dual Poison Towers and layered traps to shut down the most popular attack strategies. Storages are paired with core defenses to stop Queen Charges from getting value on the outside. Teslas, Skeleton Traps, and Bombs are placed to mess up Royal Champion entries. Seeking Air Mines hunt down Dragons and Root Riders, while Tornado and Spring Traps slow down and remove key troops. Gives you consistent anti-2 defense so you can climb without losing too many trophies.
TH16 Anti-2 War Base
Clan Castle Troops: 2 Ice Golems, 1 Furnace, 2 Archers
War base with dual Poison Towers and smart trap placement to counter the toughest attacks. Storages are placed to redirect Root Riders away from the core, so they wander around the outside instead of diving into the middle. Teslas, Skeleton Traps, and Bombs shut down Royal Champion walks. Seeking Air Mines and a Tornado Trap at 6 o'clock stop entries right away. Built to hold the line and prevent consistent 2-stars in clan wars.
TH16 Anti-3 CWL Base
Clan Castle Troops: 2 Ice Golems, 2 Rocket Balloons, 4 Archers
Box-shaped CWL base that combines dual Poison Towers with a Rage Tower to counter Root Rider and Dragon attacks. Teslas redirect Root Riders away from key targets, and the core is extremely hard to reach. Tornado, Spring Traps, and Seeking Air Mines work together to break up hero and air entries. The spacing makes sure there's no good spot for a big Warden ability, which makes 3-stars really difficult. Built specifically to perform well during CWL weeks.
How to copy:
- Tap "Copy this Layout" button on your phone/tablet
- Clash of Clans will open and prompt to import
- Save to your editor and adjust traps before battles
FAQ
Q: What is the best TH16 base layout in 2026?
A: It depends on your goal. For trophy pushing, use the Anti-2 Trophy Base with dual Poison Towers. For CWL, the Anti-3 CWL Base is the strongest pick with box layout and Rage Tower protection.
Q: What is the best TH16 base for Ranked Battles?
A: The Anti-2 Trophy Base is highly effective for Ranked Battles. It's designed specifically to defend against Root Riders which dominate the current Ranked Battles meta.
Q: How do I counter Root Riders at TH16?
A: Multiple TH16 bases counter Root Riders. The War Base uses storages to redirect Root Riders away from core. The CWL Base has Teslas that redirect Root Riders from key targets. Trophy Base uses Seeking Air Mines and Spring Traps.
Q: How do TH16 bases use Invisibility Towers?
A: Both farming bases use double Invisibility Towers. They're placed behind Town Hall and storages so troops retarget at critical moments, disrupting attack timing and pathing.
Q: How do I defend against Queen Charge at TH16?
A: The Trophy Base counters Queen Charge effectively. Storages paired with defenses absorb Queen damage while Teslas and Skeleton Traps activate when Queen enters. Poison Towers slow her healing support.
Q: What CC troops are best for TH16 defense?
A: For Farming: 2 Witches + 1 Baby Dragon + 16 Archers. For Trophy: 3 Ice Golems + 5 Archers. For War: 2 Ice Golems + 1 Furnace + 2 Archers. For CWL: 2 Ice Golems + 2 Rocket Balloons + 4 Archers.
Q: How do I defend against Dragons at TH16?
A: The Trophy Base and War Base both counter Dragons. Seeking Air Mines target Dragons specifically. Dual Poison Towers slow them while Air Defenses deal damage. Traps layered throughout break Dragon pathing.
Q: Are these TH16 bases updated for current meta?
A: Yes, all TH16 bases were updated in January 2026. They're tested against latest attack strategies including Root Riders, Queen Charge, RC Walk, Dragons, and hybrid compositions in Ranked Battles, War, and CWL.
