The Clash of Clans leaks and hints are pointing towards the arrival of Town Hall 18 (TH18), promising some exciting new content and gameplay improvements.
The excitement around Clash of Clans Town Hall 18 (TH18) is building up as new leaks and announcements hint at one of the most significant updates yet. With the COC Hammer Jam 2025 on the horizon and expected at the end of this year, fans are gearing up for fresh content, including new troops and gameplay mechanics.
When Is COC Town Hall 18 Coming?
Based on historical trends, Town Hall 18 is expected to drop late in 2025, likely in November or December. Previous releases, such as TH16 on December 12 and TH17 on November 25, suggest that the end of the calendar year is the prime launch window.
The current extension of the Crafted Defense Season until November 16 supports the theory that TH18 will follow shortly after. That means players have a few months to get ready for this expansive new update.
What Is Hammer Jam 2025?
The COC Hammer Jam is a special event preceding the new Town Hall release, designed to boost player progress and activity. Players can expect:
- 50% off on all building and wall upgrades in both cost and time.
- The perfect opportunity to upgrade walls, heroes, and high-value buildings without the usual grind.
- Increased motivation to save resources like Clan War League medals and gems to fully utilize the discounts.
Though Supercell has yet to officially announce the Hammer Jam details, it is expected to be unveiled during the Clash of Clans World Championship Finals on November 2 and will likely kick off soon after.
New Gameplay Features & Troops in COC Town Hall 18
Elephant Rider: The New Troop
The Elephant Rider is one of the most anticipated additions, originating from the Supercell Make contest. This troop charges through walls, demolishing sizable wall segments, and then splits into multiple smaller troops to continue the fight.
- Its unique multi-stage destruction and split behavior is designed to revolutionize siege strategies.
- Though no exact release date is given, this troop will arrive as an event troop in future content.
Equipment and Ore System Tweaks
- Epic equipment drops will begin arriving regularly every two months, keeping high-level players engaged without overwhelming newer ones.
- With TH18’s arrival, expect either new equipment tiers or rebalancing to keep gear relevant.
- The Starry Ore economy is also on the radar for improvement, promising better catch-up mechanisms for returning players via changes like an "Ore Hammer Jam" event.
Brand-New Gameplay Mechanic
Town Hall 18 will also introduce a never-before-seen gameplay mechanic, though details remain sparse. The developers hint it will shake up how players defend and attack their villages, especially for endgame players reaching max Town Hall levels.
Event and Quality of Life Changes
- Gold Rush Event is set to return multiple times a year with fresh resource themes like Elixir and Dark Elixir, potentially with more rewarding weekends or easier grinding.
- Clan Games may undergo an overhaul, with concepts like a clan-wide bingo board for progressive rewards and tighter integration with regular gameplay to reward activities organically.
- Super Troops might see changes, potentially unlocking permanently at certain Town Hall levels instead of timed boosts. Some underperforming spirits like Super Valkyrie could see buffs in future patches.
- The player profile system is expected to get enhancements to support seasonal defenses and new cosmetic content for a better overall experience.
Talking about what's not coming, Builder Base and Clan Capital updates are not planned for the near future, as the developers focus on perfecting the Home Village experience first. Moreover, wall upgrades without builders remain off-limits to keep multiplayer loot balanced.
Cosmetics and Collaborations
- New Mythic Hero Skins with custom animations and troop skins are slated for release, though defensive skins won’t arrive to maintain gameplay clarity.
- Collaborations like the successful past events with Erling Haaland and WWE are expected to continue, bringing unique themed events and cosmetics throughout the year.
In summary, the Clash of Clans Town Hall 18 update promises fresh mechanics, new troops like the Elephant Rider, revamped events, and continued content support throughout 2025 and beyond.