I’ve been playing this game for about 12 years now, and I’m currently at Town Hall level 14. I sometimes take breaks, so I don’t play super seriously. My issue is that I’ve never maxed out a Town Hall, and I feel like I always fall behind whenever there’s a big update. Currently, I’m in Champion League with max heroes for TH14 and all my equipment is maxed. I’m curious if I start strategic rushing, what downsides should I be aware of?
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Ultimately, it’s about how you enjoy the game. Rushing can be fun and give you access to the latest content faster, but it can also lead to a weaker base and tougher matchmaking in war scenarios. Just remember, it’s entirely up to you how you play the game!
The main drawback of rushing is how it affects your performance in wars. If your attacks aren’t strong enough, you could really let your team down while catching up on defenses. But don’t forget, it feels great to have maxed defenses, especially when upgrading at a higher Town Hall.
One major downside is that strategic rushing isn’t as easy as just leveling up at your own pace. You’ll need to put in a lot of effort to gather specific resources, and it can be quite a grind. You can’t just casually farm; you’ll have to focus on getting elixir, dark elixir, and gold in huge amounts as your priorities shift.
If you’re thinking about strategic rushing to hit TH17 quickly, it’s definitely the fastest route to maxing out. Just keep in mind, it can be tough for clan wars since your attacks need to be top-notch, especially if you’re bringing rushed heroes into battles. Rushing can be a lot of fun, but if you prefer traditional warfare, it might not be for you, since you’ll likely end up matching with players who are way stronger than you.
Quoting a popular guide, maxing out is only worth it if it brings you joy. Otherwise, rushing is preferable. Since the game now limits how long you can stay at a lower Town Hall before it hinders your progress, rushing actually makes more sense nowadays as it prevents stagnation. If you’re in the game for fun and variety, rushing might suit you better.
Totally agree with this! There’s no universal right strategy, and if rushing means you can enjoy new content, then go for it!