Town Hall 16 was introduced at the end of 2023 as the latest and highest Town Hall level in Clash of Clans, so it requires the most advanced defensive techniques to build a base that works well and defends properly as you need to defend against the most experienced players. If you look for a fresh and well-working base layout for your Town Hall 16 Home Village base or war base, you’re in the perfect place.
Every month you will find here new custom-built base layouts for TH16 that work, not just any random internet bases that have been posted all over the places and that experienced attackers know strategies against. All bases here are fresh and well-tested.
All bases here are not just reviewed, they get tested either in real wars or in Legend League with my main account before I will post them here.
Best TH16 Base Designs
Please see our TH18 base layouts here. Also check out my TH17 layouts here (preview), my TH15 layouts here, TH14 base designs here, the TH13 layouts here, the TH12 layouts are here, TH11 layouts here and TH10 layouts can be found here. Also check out the frequently updated Builder Base designs… find the new Builder Hall 10 layouts here, my Builder Base 9 layouts here, my Builder Base 8 layouts here, the Builder Base 7 ones are here and here are the Builder Base 6 layouts.
October Bases Update! Due to a long flight and some personal things right before I will not be able to update the October Bases right on October 1st. I will post them starting the evening of October 2nd but that is going to be in the Americanas so if you’re in Europe or Asia, this means October base will be up in the morning of October 3rd. Sorry for that delay, but there is no other way to do it.
Here are the bases, please select what type of base you’re looking for:
War/CWL
RankedBox-style · TH18 Stronger in every rating than the August free base. This TH16 War/CWL base is a rock-solid box-style design, finely tuned to punish the current meta and make attackers’ lives miserable. It’s built to shut down Root Rider attacks, Root Rider Dragons, Fireball pushes, and smash variations with smart defense placement that disperses key spam pushes, making it one of the most effective and polished TH16 PRO bases available. Join AllClash PRO to unlock the best defensive setups and give yourself the strongest chance at war and CWL success. A symmetrical diamond anti-3-star TH16 war/CWL base built and tested with the August 2026 Crafted Defense Season defenses, it’s designed to deny easy Fireball value, shut down safe Flame Flinger spots, bait Royal Champion entries from the bottom, and punish overcommitted attacks with a high-DPS core and invisible Town Hall. It was one of the best-performing TH16 bases in the current meta about a month ago, but as more players learn the public copy’s weaknesses it will become less effective each day, even though it’s still a strong and useful option right now. For the best defensive success, 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 burned like public bases. Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.War / CWL Base
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War / CWL Base
Released Aug 1Why it works
War / CWL Base
Released Jul 1Why it works
Built around a symmetrical box-style layout with an Invisibility Tower shielding the Town Hall, this TH16 war/CWL base was one of the best options in the current meta just 2 months ago, with strong anti-Dragon Duke, anti-Fireball, and anti-Flame Flinger value control while keeping heavy DPS on heroes. It’s still strong and useful, but more players now know how to attack it since it’s public, so it will become less effective every day. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to unlock the PRO bases, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are much less likely to get burned than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Jun 1Why it works
Ready to turn your defense into an absolute fortress? This TH16 War/CWL base was one of the strongest anti-2 star designs in the meta a few months ago, with an asymmetrical layout that still helps neutralize Fireball value and Flame Flingers, but because it’s public more players now know the counter and it becomes less effective every day. If this base is now over 3 months old, it’s pretty much outdated as balancing updates and meta progression have changed what made it great, so it’s better to pick a newer base higher on the list or join AllClash PRO for the best defensive success with exclusive bases that are far less likely to be burnt.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released May 1Why it works
Diamond-style war and CWL base for TH16 that can still hold up well against common Root Rider hits, Royal Champion Dragon attacks, Fire Ball variations, and smash variations. It was one of the best bases in the current TH16 meta about 4 months ago, but since it’s now public more players know how to attack it, so it’s still strong and useful yet becomes less effective every day; in fact, it’s now pretty much outdated as balancing updates and meta progression have changed the foundation of what made it great, so you’re better off picking a newer base higher on the list. 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 far less likely to get burnt than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Apr 1Why it works
Built with a box-style layout, this TH16 War/CWL base limits funneling and controls pathing through layered compartments, helping reduce value from Root Rider pushes, Smash attacks, and air variations while traps and coverage block clean entries. Although it was the best option in the current TH16 meta about 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; since it’s older than 3 months, it’s pretty much outdated compared to newer bases higher on the list. 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 less likely to be burnt like public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Mar 1Why it works
A box-style TH16 War/CWL base that holds up well against current meta attacks, with an island core that helps disrupt Root Rider mechanics, Dragon pathing, and Fireball/Flinger value setups, and it’s been tested and fine-tuned against the new Dragon Duke hero as well. It was one of the best TH16 bases in the current meta about 6 months ago, but since it’s now public more players know how to attack it, so it’s still strong and useful but will likely get less effective every day. Because it’s more than 3 months old, it’s pretty much outdated by today’s balancing updates, meta evolution, and progression changes, so I’d rather recommend a newer base higher on the list—and 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 less likely to be burnt.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Feb 1Why it works
Built for CWL and Clan War, this TH16 diamond-style war base uses layered compartments and smart trap placement to disrupt pathing, deny Fireball value, and stay annoying against RC charge with RR, Dragon variations, and popular Smash attacks. It was one of the strongest public TH16 war bases in the meta about 7 months ago, but because more players now know how to play against it—and with balancing updates and meta progression shifting the foundation—it’s now pretty much outdated and will keep getting less effective every day. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO to access the PRO bases, which stay far less burnt than public bases because only a small number of players can use them; if you want the safest option, pick a newer base higher on the list.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Jan 1Why it works
Built as a box-style TH16 War/CWL base, it uses double poison coverage to punish the most popular attack paths, especially Royal Champion charges from the bottom side, while also limiting Meteor Golem, Root Rider, Dragon, and Fire Ball value and denying easy Flame Flinger access points. It was the most effective style in the current TH16 meta about 8 months ago, but since the base is public more players now know how to counter it; it’s still strong and useful, but it will get less effective every day, and because it’s now pretty much outdated after balancing updates and meta progression, you should rather pick a newer base higher on the list. 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 less likely to get burned than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
War / CWL Base
Released Dec 1Why it works
Once a top performer in the TH16 war/CWL meta, this box-style base was especially strong at baiting common Royal Champion paths from the bottom side, denying Flame Flinger value, and limiting Fireball impact by keeping key value more on the outside than in the core. It’s still strong and useful, but since it’s now public and more players know how to attack it, it will keep getting less effective every day; with balancing updates, meta shifts, and progression changes, it’s now pretty much outdated, so you should prefer a newer base higher on the list. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO to unlock PRO bases, which stay far less exposed because only a small number of players can access them, making them much harder to burn.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Anti-2-Star · TH18 Stronger in every rating than the August free base. This TH16 Ranked Trophy Base is a true anti-2-star powerhouse, built to stop attackers before they ever get close and finely tuned to dominate the current TH16 meta. It offers elite protection against Fireball pushes, Royal Champion charges with Root Riders or Dragons, and every major smash variation, making it the current PRO base pick for maximum defensive success. Join AllClash PRO to unlock the best TH16 PRO bases and give yourself the strongest possible chance to protect your trophies. Built around a balanced diamond layout, this Town Hall 16 Ranked Mode base was thoroughly tested with the new Crafted Defense Season defenses for August 2026 and offers strong defensive coverage through carefully planned compartments. While it was the best-performing option in the current TH16 meta about 1.5 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. 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 less likely to be burnt than public bases. Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.Trophy Base
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Trophy Base
Released Aug 1Why it works
Trophy Base
Released Jul 1Why it works
This Town Hall 16 ranked diamond-style base was one of the strongest options in the current meta about 2.5 months ago, and it still performs well by spreading defenses to disrupt spam, Root Rider, RC Dragon, Fireball, and Smash attacks. Since it’s public now, more players know how to counter it, so while it remains strong and useful, it will become less effective with each passing 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.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Jun 1Why it works
Built to punish the TH16 spam meta, this ring base was the best in terms of effectiveness in the current TH16 meta about 3.5 months ago, but with the base now public more players know a strategy against it. It’s still strong and useful, yet it will be less effective every day, and since balancing updates plus meta and progression changes have shifted what made it great, it’s now pretty much outdated, so it’s better to pick a newer base higher on the list. For the best defensive success possible, join AllClash PRO to get PRO bases, which stay safer from being burnt because they’re only available to a small number of players.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released May 1Why it works
Great Ranked Mode base for TH16 that defends particularly well against common Royal Champion entry strategies by baiting Rage Spells and forcing wasted value, while also working great against suicide hero attempts and avoiding Flame Flinger value points. It was the best in terms of effectiveness in the TH16 meta about 4.5 months ago, but since it’s public more players now 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 compared to newer TH16 bases higher on the list. Join AllClash PRO to access 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 be burnt than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Apr 1Why it works
A Town Hall 16 anti-2 star trophy base built around a symmetrical box layout with an island-style Town Hall in the core, it makes access costly while limiting Fireball value, denying safe Flame Flinger setups, and keeping strong DPS on enemy heroes. While it was one of the most effective TH16 bases in the meta about 5.5 months ago, it’s now pretty much outdated as balancing updates, meta shifts, and progression changes have altered what made it so strong, and more players now know how to attack it since it’s public. It’s still solid and useful, but it will keep getting less effective every day, so join AllClash PRO to get the latest PRO bases for the best defensive success possible, since they’re only available to a small number of players and are less likely to be burnt than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Mar 1Why it works
Built as a TH16 diamond-style war base, it was one of the most effective options in the current meta 6.5 months ago, especially against smash variations, Root Rider comps, Fireball setups, lazy Dragon pushes, and even the new Dragon Duke hero. Since it’s public, more players now know how to attack it, so while it’s still strong and useful, it will get less effective every day; with balancing updates and meta progression, it’s now pretty much outdated, so consider a newer base higher on the list instead. For the best defensive success, 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.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Feb 1Why it works
Built as an anti-2-star TH16 Ranked base, it shuts down strong funneling and Town Hall access by forcing attackers into awkward, low-value paths while the trap and compartment layout still holds well against common meta attacks like Dragon variations and RR Smash. It was among the most effective TH16 base styles in the current meta about 7.5 months ago, but because it’s public and more players now know a strategy against it, it will keep getting less effective every day. Since it’s now pretty much outdated after balancing updates and the evolution of meta and progression changed the foundation of what made it great, you should rather pick a newer base higher on the list; 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.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Jan 1Why it works
Diamond-style base built to counter the current Ranked Mode meta, especially smash variations, Root Riders, and the Dragons that have surged back, while limiting Fireball value as much as possible. It was the best option in terms of effectiveness in the TH16 meta about 8.5 months ago, but since the base is public more players now know how to attack it, so while it’s still strong and useful, it will get less effective every day and is pretty much outdated after balancing updates and meta/progression shifts. 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 much less likely to get burnt than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Trophy Base
Released Dec 1Why it works
Designed in a diamond-style for ranked mode, this TH16 base is built to defend your stars as reliably as possible against the most common attacks. It was one of the strongest and most effective TH16 bases in the meta around 9.5 months ago, but since it’s public now, more players know how to counter it—so while it’s still strong and useful, it’s becoming less effective every day and is now pretty much outdated after balancing updates and the evolving meta, so you should rather pick a newer base higher on the list. For the best defensive success, join AllClash PRO to unlock the private PRO bases, which are available to only a small number of players and are much less likely to be burnt than public bases.
Scan with your phone camera to open this base straight in Clash of Clans.
Conclusion
I hope you like my new base designs, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments below.
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The War and Ranked Bases are not downloading properly for TH16, (01/26). They are not downloading the same bases as the preview. I am using a Apple iPad pro with IOS 26.2.1.
Thanks for providing these bases.
Please fix the newest pro base. Paid money for this base for this clan war league and it is not a good base.
sorry fixed the base, was a beta base and I slipped into the wrong sheet in my spreadsheet. Is fixed now 🙂
Agree with Okke, are you just reusing old bases ?
nah just bad at using my spreadsheet. Is fixed now 🙂
In the new pro war base (from 30 June 25).. where are the new cannons and the new archer towers. The big ones? Think it’s called the ricochet cannon in english
Is fixed now 🙂
Somehow fixed itself. I’m good now. Thanks
Nice to hear it works now. If you have more issues just DM or email me
No matter how many times I log in it won’t unlock the pro bases. Please cancel my subscription and issue a refund. I had no issues before but your site is so loaded with ads and I’m in an endless sign in loop. Terrible.