TOWN HALL 16 GUIDE
TH16 Upgrade Priority
Finish the offensive core first, then focus merged defenses and the strongest high-level defensive upgrades.
Last reviewed July 25, 2026 · Recommended order, not an official Supercell rankingStart With
1Laboratory2Multi-Archer Tower3Ricochet Cannon4Pet House
Recommended TH16 Upgrade Order
Town Hall 16 has enough upgrade paths that a clear order saves Builder time and keeps attacks competitive. Start with the new content and offensive core, then progress Heroes and the strongest defenses.
Simple Rule: Finish one dependable army and its supporting Hero setup before spreading resources across lower-priority upgrades.
What to Upgrade First at TH16
A direct priority table from new content through final cleanup.
| Order | Upgrade Focus | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the New Merged DefensesMulti-Archer Tower · Ricochet Cannon · Thrower · Ruin Witch · Totem Spell · Troop Launcher · Sky Wagon · Spirit Fox · Angry Jelly | Place the new buildings first, then unlock the troops, spells, Siege Machines, Heroes, or pets tied to those buildings. |
| 2 | Upgrade Offensive BuildingsLaboratory · Army Camp · Clan Castle · Spell Factory · Dark Spell Factory · Barracks · Dark Barracks | Laboratory, Army Camps, Clan Castle capacity, spells, troop access, and Siege support improve farming and war attacks before lower-impact defensive work. |
| 3 | Progress Heroes, Equipment, and PetsHero Hall · Blacksmith · Pet House · Barbarian King · Archer Queen · Minion Prince · Grand Warden · Royal Champion · Dragon Duke | Keep the Hero systems used by your main army moving instead of spreading resources across every option at once. |
| 4 | Upgrade High-Impact DefensesMonolith · Spell Tower · Multi-Archer Tower · Ricochet Cannon · Scattershot · Eagle Artillery · Inferno Tower | Upgrade the strongest defenses after the offensive foundation can support reliable farming and attacks. |
| 5 | Finish Remaining Buildings, Traps, and WallsGold Storage · Elixir Storage · Dark Elixir Storage · Gold Mine · Elixir Collector · Dark Elixir Drill · Walls · Bomb | Use these upgrades to keep Builders busy, meet storage requirements, and complete the Town Hall without delaying the upgrades that affect attacks most. |
NEW AT TH16
New Content Available at TH16
Buildings are constructed in the Village. Troops, spells, Siege Machines, Heroes, and pets are unlocked through their related buildings.
AVOID THESE
Common TH16 Upgrade Mistakes
1Upgrading several defenses before your main army, camps, and research are ready.
2Letting Hero progression fall too far behind the rest of the village.
3Upgrading too many Equipment pieces at once instead of finishing a small useful set.
4Unlocking many pets but not finishing the pets used with your main Hero setup.
QUICK ANSWERS
TH16 Upgrade Priority FAQ
What Should I Upgrade First at TH16?
Start with Laboratory, Multi-Archer Tower, Ricochet Cannon, Pet House. Then follow the Town Hall-specific order shown above instead of trying to upgrade everything at once.
Should Offense or Defense Come First at TH16?
For most players, offense should come first because stronger farming and war attacks fund every later upgrade. Build the offensive foundation, then improve the strongest defenses.
Should I Max Everything Before Leaving TH16?
You do not need every collector, trap, or wall completed before moving on, but your main army, key buildings, and Hero progression should be strong enough to farm and attack reliably at the next Town Hall.
Is This the Only Correct Upgrade Order?
No. This is a balanced recommendation. Builders, Magic Items, preferred armies, war schedule, and available resources can justify changing the order.