TH18 Anti-2 Cake-A-Pult War Base
A centered Town Hall with a group of key defenses. The Cake-A-Pult sits alone in the top compartment and chips away at troop health.
Base Overview
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Town Hall Level | TH18 |
| Base Type | War (Anti-2-Star) |
| Key Feature | A group of key defenses in the core deals high damage |
| Defends Against | Thrower, Super Bowler, Duke Charge, Dragon |
| Best For | Stopping 2-star attacks in Clan Wars and CWL |
| CC Troops | 3 Ice Golems, 1 Headhunter, 4 Archers |
| Alt CC Troops | 2 Ice Golems, 4 Headhunters, 1 Archer |
| Last Updated | August 2026 |
Why This Base Works
The Town Hall sits in the core with The Logger. The Clan Castle, the Multi Inferno Towers and the Revenge Tower protect it from behind. Together they deal high damage to every troop, so most attackers only get one star.
The Cake-A-Pult sits alone in the top compartment. Most troops walk away from it, so the cake has time to chip away at their health. One Seeking Air Mine up there also takes down a Dragon.
Set both Spell Towers to Rage. That makes those compartments much stronger.
The Monolith sits with the King and the Queen. That makes it harder for the attacker to plan an entry.
Trap Placement
- Tornado Traps: In the 4 o'clock compartment. They slow troops down before they reach the core.
- Bombs and Giant Bombs: In the 4 and 8 o'clock compartments. They stop the Royal Champion charge.
- Spring Traps: On the outside. They fling out Throwers.
- Skeleton Traps: At 6 o'clock. They interrupt attacking troops.
- Air Bombs: At 3 o'clock. They kill a group of Healers.
What Attacks Does This Base Counter?
- Thrower: Most key defenses sit with a 5-tile gap, so the Thrower cannot reach them.
- Super Bowler: The Multi Inferno Towers and the Revenge Tower deal high damage to Super Bowlers.
- Duke Charge: The flanks pull the Duke into the Rage Spell Tower zone, where the damage is high.
- Dragon: The cake makes a group of Dragons take much longer.
- Electro Dragon: Most defenses sit with a 2-tile gap, so Electro Dragons get less chain value.
How to Copy This Base
- Tap the Copy this Layout button above.
- The game opens in the layout editor.
- Pick the slot you want to save to and tap Save.
FAQ
Can this TH18 anti-2 war base hold attackers to 1 star?
Yes. The Logger, the Multi Inferno Towers and the Revenge Tower all deal high damage in the core. Most attackers run out of time or troops after the first star.
How does this base protect the Town Hall in war?
The Town Hall sits in the core with a 5-tile gap around the key defenses. The Queen and the Thrower cannot reach it without breaking the walls first.
Does this base work without Clan Castle troops?
No. This base is designed and tested in Clan Wars with the Clan Castle filled. Without CC troops it goes down easily, so always fill your Clan Castle in war.