TH18 Anti-3 Light Beam Farming Base #3
Base Type: Anti-3 Star Farming Base
Best For: Farming, Loot Protection
CC Troops: 1 Furnace 1 Ice Golem 2 Rocket Balloon 1 Headhunter
Last Updated: February 2026



Base Overview
TH18 anti-3 star farming base with Smasher getting attack support from Light Beam. Dark Elixir storage at core with all storages in line protected by Revenge Tower, Inferno Tower, and Fire Spitter. Poison Tower Spell slows troops while baited Champion section pulls Royal Champions into danger zones.
Key Features
- Smasher + Light Beam Team - Light Beam supports Smasher attacks for combined damage
- Core DE Storage Line - Dark Elixir storage at core with all storages in line
- Triple Protection - Storages protected by Revenge Tower, Inferno Tower, Fire Spitter
- Champion Bait Poison - Poison section baits Royal Champions into slowed zones
- Edge CC Trick - Edge Clan Castle with tricky Hidden Tesla placement
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 TH18 farming base for preventing 3-stars in 2026?
A: This TH18 Anti-3 Star Light Beam Farming Base is excellent for preventing full clears. Smasher + Light Beam team, core DE storage line, triple protection, and Champion bait make 3-stars extremely difficult.
Q: How does Smasher and Light Beam work together?
A: Light Beam supports Smasher by attacking same targets. Combined they deal massive damage and eliminate troops faster than Smasher alone.
Q: How does core DE storage line help?
A: Dark Elixir storage at core with all storages in line creates concentrated defense. Attackers must break through heavy protection to reach valuable loot.
Q: How does this base counter Royal Champions?
A: Poison section baits Royal Champions into slowed zones. Once slowed, Champions face concentrated fire from Revenge Tower, Inferno, and Fire Spitter.
Q: How does edge CC with Hidden Tesla work?
A: Edge Clan Castle with tricky Hidden Tesla placement surprises attackers. Tesla activates unexpectedly, disrupting attacks and eliminating troops.
Q: What are the weaknesses of this base?
A: Full war armies with proper spell usage can overwhelm defenses. Well-planned attacks that disable Light Beam early may succeed. Skilled attackers avoiding Champion bait can break through.
Q: Is this base updated for current meta?
A: Yes, this TH18 anti-3 star farming base was updated in February 2026 and counters current farming strategies including Royal Champion attacks, Healer pushes, and ground armies.