TOWN HALL 4 GUIDE
TH4 Upgrade Priority
Unlock the Barbarian King, improve army capacity, and keep offense ahead of defense.
Last reviewed July 25, 2026 · Recommended order, not an official Supercell rankingStart With
1Hero Hall2Barbarian King3Laboratory
Recommended TH4 Upgrade Order
TH4 now introduces the first Hero. Build the Hero Hall, unlock the Barbarian King, and keep the Laboratory and army buildings progressing around him.
Simple Rule: Unlock the King early, but do not neglect the Laboratory, Army Camps, and resource capacity needed to fund later upgrades.
What to Upgrade First at TH4
A direct priority table from new content through final cleanup.
| Order | Upgrade Focus | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlock the Barbarian KingHero Hall · Barbarian King | The King becomes available at TH4 and gives early players their first permanent Hero progression. |
| 2 | Improve the Offensive FoundationLaboratory · Army Camp · Clan Castle · Barracks | These upgrades improve troop strength, capacity, and support before Builders are tied up on defenses. |
| 3 | Keep the King Progressing When AvailableBarbarian King · Hero Hall | Use available Hero upgrades without stopping the army and economy from progressing. |
| 4 | Build Air Defense and Core DefensesAir Defense · Mortar · Archer Tower · Cannon | Air Defense is the major new defensive need at TH4; complete it after the offensive core is moving. |
| 5 | Finish Resources, Traps, and WallsStorages · Collectors · Spring Trap · Walls | Use the remaining Builders to complete the village without delaying the upgrades that improve attacks. |
NEW AT TH4
New Content Available at TH4
Buildings are constructed in the Village. Troops, spells, Siege Machines, Heroes, and pets are unlocked through their related buildings.
AVOID THESE
Common TH4 Upgrade Mistakes
1Building every defense before unlocking the Barbarian King and Laboratory upgrades.
2Letting Army Camps and resource storage fall behind.
3Spending all resources on the King while the main army remains underdeveloped.
QUICK ANSWERS
TH4 Upgrade Priority FAQ
What Should I Upgrade First at TH4?
Start with Hero Hall, Barbarian King, Laboratory. Then follow the Town Hall-specific order shown above instead of trying to upgrade everything at once.
Should Offense or Defense Come First at TH4?
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 TH4?
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.