Clash of Clans guide: How to pick the best Hero equipment

Pick the Hero Equipment wisely — Pick the Clash of Clans Hero Equipment wisely (Image via Supercell)

Clash of Clans introduced Hero Equipment in the recent TH16 update, creating new dynamics for the Heroes' skills. It lets gamers choose their Heroes' unique abilities corresponding to their attack strategies. Before the addition of these mechanics, the COC Heroes had default abilities that players couldn't change.

Many Clash of Clans enthusiasts have labeled Hero Equipment as one of the best additions that the developer, Supercell, has incorporated into the game, broadening the attack mechanics. That said, many are also finding it confusing, as choosing the best gear for the Heroes isn't easy.

Note that no Hero Equipment can be considered the best, as each has unique attributes that suit different attacking strategies. Hence, this guide will discuss how you should opt for the Hero Equipment that best suits your offensive skills.

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Clash of Clans guide to choosing the appropriate Hero Equipment

Seeing various options at your disposal, you may get confused about which Hero Equipment will perfectly suit your attack strategies. To straighten this out, first look at your plan of action and army composition.

For instance, if troops with low Hit Points (HP) play a crucial part in your raids, you may need a tanking troop or a Hero to withstand incoming attacks, thus saving your army. Accordingly, strive to keep your Hero alive for as long as possible, and for this, Barbarian King equipped with Vampstache and Earthquake Boot is an excellent choice.

This is because the Vampstache equipment heals the King upon his every strike, and the Earthquake Boots make way for him to invade the village by breaking walls. Therefore, this combination won't only keep your King alive but also create a way for your army to break into the base.

Similarly, if you love air strikes and use aerial troops, such as Electro Dragons or Lava Hounds, your priority while raiding must be to destroy Air Defenses, such as lethal Rockets and Inferno Towers. For this, you can equip your Archer Queen with the Giant Arrow equipment that covers the entire village and destroys all the defenses in its way.

These were a few examples to clarify how you can determine the best Hero Equipment according to your attack strategy. Finding the perfect choice requires days of experiments and speculation on your attack. Hence, consistently experiment with different equipment and observe which best enhances your Heroe's role in your attacks.

How to choose a Hero Equipment in Clash of Clans

Given below is the step-by-step process to pick a Hero Equipment for your Hero in Clash of Clans:

Step 1: Head to the Blacksmith Building in your Village.
Step 2: Choose the gear you wish to equip your Hero with.
Step 3: Tap on the "Equip" button.

Note that you can equip your Hero with two different gears. Also, you can upgrade the Hero Equipment in the Blacksmith Building using Ores, a new in-game currency to upgrade the Clash of Clans equipment.

How to upgrade Hero Equipment in Clash of Clans like a pro

Raid Medals section in the Trader Shop (Image via Supercell)

Upgrading Hero Equipment in Clash of Clans costs Ores. There are three types of them based on their rarity: Shiny Ores, Glowy Ores, and Starry Ores. To upgrade your Hero Equipment fast, you must focus on collecting these resources, which is done by maxing out the Star Bonus track and participating in Clan Wars as well as medal events.

The following are a few ways that are pretty effective in quickly upgrading Hero Equipments:

1) Participating in Clan Wars

Participating in Clan Wars yields a handsome sum of Ores, especially when your clan achieves victory. So, actively participate in these tournaments and give your best by earning three stars in your multiplayer raids.

It's worth mentioning that besides Ores, claiming victory in Clan Wars yields Gold, Elixir, and Dark Elixir too.

2) Collect Raid Medals

Collecting Raid Medals is also a good strategy to earn Ores, as these medals can be used to buy the former items at the Trader Shop. Moreover, these medals are used to reinforce troops in Clan Castle, which greatly helps in multiplayer raids.

To earn Raid Medals in Clash of Clans, participate in the Raid Weekends in Clan Capital.

3) Complete seasonal and medal events reward track

The Clash of Clans seasonal and medal events' reward track offers a lucrative sum of Ores. Finishing them requires the completion of a few tasks, such as donating troops to clan members or looting the event-exclusive currency from enemy bases.

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