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If you look for a fresh and well-working base layout for your Town Hall 13 Home Village base you’re in the perfect place.
I do frequently test, build and review base layouts for Town Hall 13 and give them here ready for you so you can directly copy them without testing or building them yourself.
I really hate those sites or videos showing you dozens of bases they copied somewhere without making any deeper explanation why they work so for this reason you will only find bases here that I have tested myself.
Best TH13 Base Designs
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Without wasting any more time, here are the bases:
PRO Bases
War/CWL Base (PRO)
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PRO
Our PRO Bases are exclusive for our AllClash PRO members for the first 30 days. Gain an advantage by AllClash PRO to use this base before it will be become free and popular and players start developing strategies against it..
Base Description:This TH13 War/CWL diamond-style base is a fully finetuned PRO design built for the current meta, offering top-tier defensive value and exceptional effectiveness in competitive wars. It defends especially well against Fireball attacks, RC Charge with RR/Dragons, and a range of Smash variations, making it one of the strongest options for reliable defensive success. Join AllClash PRO to unlock this and other PRO bases for the best possible performance on defense.
How the base performs in September 2026 with new Crafted Defenses:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
S+
CWL:
S+
Trophies:
B+
Ranked Base (Pro)
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PRO
Our PRO Bases are exclsuive for our AllClash PRO members for the first 30 days. Gain an advantage by joining AllClash PRO to use this base before it will be become free and popular and players start developing strategies against it..
Base Description:This TH13 Anti-2 Ranked Mode Trophy Base is a current PRO setup, fine-tuned to the fullest for maximum effectiveness in today’s meta. It’s built to minimize Fireball and Zap value, while staying well protected against common Queen Walk and Royal Champion approaches, and it performs strongly versus smash and air attacks. Join AllClash PRO to unlock the best PRO bases for the highest defensive success possible.
How the base performs in September 2026 with new Crafted Defenses:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A
CWL:
S
Trophies:
S+
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FREE Bases
After 30 days the PRO Bases will become public and you can use them. Please mind, the bases get popular quite quickly so people start developing strategies against it. If you join AllClash PRO you can use the bases 30 days without minding them getting burned.
War/CWL Base (08/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 08/26 - A symmetrical diamond anti-3-star TH13 War/CWL base, thoroughly tested against the August 2026 Crafted Defense Season defenses, this layout denies easy Fireball value, removes safe Flame Flinger spots, and uses strong DPS to take out heroes before they can get too much value. While it was one of the best-performing TH13 bases in the current meta just a month ago, more players now know the answer since it’s public, so it’s still strong and useful but will become less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to unlock the PRO bases, which are only available to a small number of players and are therefore much less likely to get burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in August 2026 with Clashiversary Crafted Defenses:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A
CWL:
A
Trophies:
B+
Ranked Base (08/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 08/26 - Built in a solid box style and thoroughly tested against the new Crafted Defense Season defenses, this TH13 Ranked Mode base remains a strong trophy-pushing option against Dragons, LavaLoon, Royal Champion entries, and Witch attacks. While it was one of the most effective TH13 bases in the current meta about 1.5 months ago, it’s public now so more players know the best way to attack it, making it less effective a little more every day. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are far less likely to get burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:1x Furnace + 1x Witch + 2x Head Hunter + 3x Archers
How the base performs in August 2026 with Clashiversary Crafted Defenses:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B
CWL:
A
Trophies:
A
War/CWL Base (07/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 07/26 - This TH13 war/CWL base uses a symmetrical box-style anti-3-star layout built to shut down the most common attack strategies, with strong core DPS, reduced Fireball value, and awkward Flame Flinger pathing. It was among the most effective TH13 bases in the current meta just 2 months ago, but now that it’s public more players know how to approach it, so while it’s still strong and useful, it will likely get less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to unlock PRO bases that only a small number of players can access, making them much less likely to be burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in July 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A
CWL:
A
Trophies:
B+
Ranked Base (07/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 07/26 - Built on a symmetrical box-style layout, this TH13 Ranked Base is designed to defend consistently against the current meta by minimizing Fireball and Zap value while protecting against common Queen Charge, Royal Champion, Smash, and air-based attacks. It was one of the best and most effective TH13 bases in the meta about 2.5 months ago, but since it is now public more players know how to attack it, so while it is still strong and useful, it will become less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, which are only available to a small number of players and are therefore much less likely to be burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in July 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A
Trophies:
A+
War/CWL Base (06/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 06/26 - Once among the best TH13 War/CWL layouts in the meta, this asymmetrical anti-3 base still offers strong value denial against Lightning, Fireball/Flame Flinger, and Electro Dragon spam, but because it’s public, more players now know how to handle it. At this point it’s pretty much outdated as balancing updates and meta/progression shifts have changed the foundation that made it great, so you’ll get better results by choosing a newer base higher on the list. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to unlock PRO bases that only a small number of players can access, making them much less likely to be burnt like public layouts..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in June 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
B
Ranked Base (06/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 06/26 - While it was arguably the best TH13 ranked base 3.5 months ago, balancing updates and the evolution of the meta and progression have made it pretty much outdated now, and since it’s public more players already know the counter-strategy—so even though it’s still strong and useful, it will get less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to access PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are far less likely to be burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in June 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
C+
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
A+
War/CWL Base (05/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 05/26 - Diamond-style TH13 war/CWL layout built to limit Fire Ball and Zap value while protecting against common Royal Champion entry points and dragon attacks. It was one of the most effective TH13 bases in the meta about 4 months ago, but since it’s public more players now know how to beat it, so while it’s still strong and useful it will get less effective every day and is now pretty much outdated compared to newer options. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO for the private PRO bases, which are used by far fewer players and are much less likely to get burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in May 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A
Trophies:
B
Ranked Base (05/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 05/26 - Box-style trophy base for TH13 that defends well against the common strategies hitting your base right now, especially smash-style attacks. While it was the best-performing TH13 base in the current meta about 4.5 months ago, more players now know how to attack it since it’s public, so it’s still strong and useful but will get less effective every day. Because it’s over 3 months old, it’s now pretty much outdated after balancing changes and meta progression, so pick a newer base higher on the list if you want the best defensive success, or join AllClash PRO for access to the PRO bases that are only available to a small group of players and are less likely to be burned..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Rocket Balloons + 5x Archers
How the base performs in May 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A
Trophies:
B+
War/CWL Base (04/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 04/26 - Built around a box-style layout, the design limits Fireball and Zap value while protecting key defenses from Queen Charge and Royal Champion entries, and it still pressures Smash and air attacks by controlling pathing into the core. Five months ago it was one of the best TH13 war/CWL bases in the meta, but since it’s public more players know a strategy against it now, so it’s still strong and useful yet will get less effective every day. Because balancing updates and meta progression have changed the foundation of what made this base great, it’s now pretty much outdated compared to newer options higher on the list—join AllClash PRO for the best defensive success and access to PRO bases that are far less likely to be burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in April 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A+
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
B+
Ranked Base (04/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 04/26 - A box-style anti–2 star TH13 trophy base with an island Town Hall in the core, this layout makes it hard to secure more than a one-star without heavy commitment while limiting Zap value, Fireball/Flame Flinger value, and Electro Dragon chain potential through smart spacing. It was the most effective TH13 base in the current meta about 5.5 months ago, but since it’s public more players know how to attack it now, and with balancing updates plus meta progression it’s now pretty much outdated compared to newer bases higher on the list, even though it’s still strong and will keep getting less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are less likely to be burnt..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in April 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
C+
CWL:
A+
Trophies:
B+
War/CWL Base (03/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 03/26 - A box-style TH13 War/CWL base built to counter the current meta, especially Dragons and smash variations, with solid overall defensive coverage. It was among the most effective TH13 layouts about 6 months ago, but now that it’s public more players know how to attack it, so while it’s still strong and useful, it will get less effective every day and is now pretty much outdated after balancing updates and meta progression changes. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO to unlock the PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are far less likely to be burned than public bases; if you want the newest option, pick a newer base higher on the list..
Defensive CC Troops:1x Furnace + 1x Ice Golem + 2x Head Hunter
How the base performs in March 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A+
CWL:
A+
Trophies:
B
Ranked Base (03/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 03/26 - Once the most effective TH13 Ranked Base in the current meta about 6.5 months ago, it’s now pretty much outdated as balancing updates, meta shifts, and progression have changed the foundation of what made it so strong. Its asymmetrical design still works well against dragons and smash variations by disrupting attackers used to symmetrical bases, but because it’s public more players know a counter strategy now, so it will become less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to unlock PRO bases, which are only available to a small number of players and are therefore much less likely to be burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Furnace + 1x Head Hunter + 3x Archers
How the base performs in March 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
C+
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
A+
War/CWL Base (02/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 02/26 - This diamond-style TH13 war base is built to disrupt pathing and split troops, making it highly effective against smash-style attacks by forcing troops off course and limiting core access. It was one of the strongest TH13 options in the meta 7 months ago, but since it’s now public, more players know how to attack it, and with balancing updates plus meta progression it’s pretty much outdated—still solid and useful, but less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, which are only shared with a small number of players and are therefore far less likely to get burnt than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in February 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A+
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
B
Ranked Base (02/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 02/26 - This TH13 diamond base forces irregular troop pathing and punishes weak funnel setups, making it hard for attackers to reach key defenses efficiently, while its balanced air-and-ground coverage handles common TH12-style threats like Dragon variations, Super Witches, and Hybrid. It was one of the best TH13 bases in the current meta about 7.5 months ago, but since it’s public more players know how to attack it, so it’s still strong and useful yet will get less effective every day. Because it’s now pretty much outdated after balancing updates, meta shifts, and progression changes, it’s better to choose a newer base higher on the list—or join AllClash PRO for the best defensive success and access to PRO bases that are only available to a small number of players, making them much less likely to be burnt..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Furnace + 1x Head Hunter + 3x Archers
How the base performs in February 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A+
Trophies:
A+
War/CWL Base (01/26)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 01/26 - Diamond-style war/CWL base with the Eagle Artillery and Town Hall protected in the core, while the Air Sweepers are angled to bait the blimp from the opposite side and the bottom RC entry is trapped with giant bombs to reduce value from Fireball and Flame Flinger plays. It was one of the best TH13 meta bases about 8 months ago, but since it’s public more players now know how to hit it, so it’s still strong and useful but will get less effective every day. If you want the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO for the private PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are much less likely to get burned than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Furnace + 1x Head Hunter + 3x Archers
How the base performs in January 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A+
CWL:
A
Trophies:
C+
Ranked Base (01/26)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 01/26 - Box-style Ranked Mode and Home Village base that was one of the best TH13 options 8.5 months ago for defending against the dragon and ground-spam-heavy meta, but with balancing updates and the evolution of the meta/progression it’s now pretty much outdated compared to newer bases higher on the list. It’s still strong and useful, but more players know a strategy against it now since it’s public and it will keep getting less effective every day, so join AllClash PRO to unlock the PRO bases for the best defensive success possible since they’re only available to a small number of players and are much less likely to get burnt..
Defensive CC Troops:1x Furnace, 1x Ice Golem, 1x Head Hunter + 6x Archers
How the base performs in January 2026:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A+
Trophies:
A+
War/CWL Base (12/25)
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FREE
War/CWL Base for 12/25 - A diamond-style TH13 War/CWL base that defends well against the common attacks you’ll face right now in war and CWL. While this was one of the most effective TH13 bases in the meta about 9 months ago, it’s now pretty much outdated as balancing updates and meta/progression shifts changed what made it so strong, and more players already know how to attack it since it’s public. It’s still useful and can hold up, but it will get less effective every day—join AllClash PRO for the best defensive success with PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are much less likely to be burnt than public bases, or pick a newer base higher on the list..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Ice Goelm + 2x Head Hunter + 3x Archers
How the base performs in 45992:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
A
CWL:
B+
Trophies:
B+
Ranked Base (12/25)
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FREE
Ranked Base for 12/25 - A top-ranked TH13 base for its time, this layout was among the most effective in the current meta about 9.5 months ago, especially for limiting Fire Ball and Zap value while creating tough entry points for Queen Walks and Royal Champion attacks. Since it’s public, more players now know how to beat it, so while it’s still strong and useful, it will only get less effective every day—and because it’s more than 3 months old, it’s now pretty much outdated compared to newer bases shaped by balancing updates, meta shifts, and progression changes. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, which are available to far fewer players and are much less likely to be burned than public bases..
Defensive CC Troops:2x Super Minions + 2x Head Hunter + 9x Archers
How the base performs in 45992:We tested/updated to current test results for this month to show you how well you can expect this base to work in the current meta.
Clan War:
B+
CWL:
A
Trophies:
A
Conclusion
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