TH8 Bases
Looking for the best Town Hall 8 (TH8) base layouts for Clash of Clans?
You are in the right place.
Here you can find five battle-tested TH8 base designs that stand strong against the most popular attack strategies including Ranked Battle, War, CWL, and Farming.
Each layout includes a direct copy link so you can import it instantly into your game and start defending stronger right away.
Let’s dive in and find your next favorite base.
TH8 Anti-2 Ranked Battle Base
CC: 3 Valkyries and 1 Archer

- Box-style base with defenses spread evenly around the layout.
- Clan Castle and Barbarian King placed on different sides, forcing attackers to choose an entry point.
- Three Air Defenses placed in a triangle shape to deal high damage to Dragons.
- Storages used as tanks against Dragon attacks.
- Giant Bombs and small Bombs positioned to wipe out groups of Hog Riders on the right side.
- Spring Traps placed to bait Hog Riders coming from the left side.
- Tested against Dragon and Hog Rider strategies.
TH8 Anti-2 Farming Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Town Hall is centralized.
- Most resource storages and collectors are well-protected inside the base.
- Air Defenses placed in a triangular formation to counter Dragons.
TH8 Anti-3 Farming Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Town Hall placed on the edge to centralize the Dark Elixir storage.
- Resource storages are well-protected within the base, making them tough to loot completely.
- Resource storages used as bait for Dragons.
TH8 Anti-2 Trophy Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Town Hall centralized along with the Clan Castle.
- Air Sweeper forces Dragons to attack from the bottom, where they'll hit the Air Defenses last.
- Giant Bombs placed to counter Hog Riders.
TH8 Anti-2 War Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Base has a centralized ring-shaped layout.
- Empty spaces used to force troops to walk around the base.
- Air Defenses positioned to counter Dragons, while Giant Bombs are for Hog Riders.
TH8 Anti-3 CWL Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Base has a compact box-like layout.
- Dragons are funneled toward the Town Hall, where they'll hit the Air Defenses last.
- Bombs and Giant Bombs positioned to counter Hog Riders.
TH8 Anti-Dragon CWL Base
CC: 1 Dragon and 1 Balloon

- Symmetric box-style base designed to handle Dragons.
- All Air Defenses placed in a triangular shape at the center to deal high damage. Outer buildings positioned to make Dragons fly to the sides instead of going straight to the Air Defenses.
- Black Mines placed inside the base, making them tough for Balloons to reach.
- If the enemy enters from the Air Sweeper side, they have a higher chance of only getting one star.
FAQ – TH8 Base Layouts (2025)
What is the best TH8 base layout in Clash of Clans?
The best TH8 base layout depends on your goal. For Ranked Battle, use the TH8 Anti-2 Ranked Battle Base. For CWL defense, the TH8 Anti-3 CWL Base performs the best in the 2025 meta.
Which TH8 base is best for Ranked Battle?
The TH8 Anti-2 Ranked Battle Base is designed specifically for Ranked Battle. It uses a balanced box-style design with triangle Air Defenses, split Clan Castle and King to control troop pathing, and strong counter setups against Dragons and Hog Riders.
How do I copy a TH8 base layout?
Simply tap the Copy this Layout button below each image. It opens directly in Clash of Clans, allowing you to import the base instantly into your layout editor.
Are these TH8 bases updated for 2025?
Yes. All layouts on ClashBaseLink are updated for the 2025 Clash of Clans meta and tested against the latest attack strategies in Ranked Battle, War, and CWL.
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