TOWN HALL 7 GUIDE
TH7 Upgrade Priority
Prioritize Dark Elixir progression, the Barbarian King, army capacity, and one dependable attack strategy.
Last reviewed July 25, 2026 · Recommended order, not an official Supercell rankingStart With
1Dark Elixir Storage2Laboratory3Army Camp
Recommended TH7 Upgrade Order
TH7 is the first major jump in progression. Dark Elixir, Dark Barracks, stronger Heroes, and new air options make a focused upgrade order much more valuable.
Simple Rule: Set up Dark Elixir income, keep the King upgrading, and finish one strong army before spreading resources across defenses.
What to Upgrade First at TH7
A direct priority table from new content through final cleanup.
| Order | Upgrade Focus | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set Up Dark Elixir ProgressionDark Elixir Storage · Dark Elixir Drill · Dark Barracks | Dark Elixir funds the King and Dark Troops, so storage and production should begin early. |
| 2 | Upgrade the Offensive CoreLaboratory · Army Camp · Clan Castle · Spell Factory · Dark Barracks | These buildings increase capacity, research, spells, and troop access for farming and war. |
| 3 | Push the Barbarian KingBarbarian King · Hero Hall | TH7 introduces meaningful King progression, so keep Hero upgrades moving whenever resources allow. |
| 4 | Upgrade Air Defense and Key DefensesAir Defense · Hidden Tesla · Wizard Tower · Mortar | These defenses have the strongest practical effect after the offensive foundation is established. |
| 5 | Finish Traps, Resources, and WallsSeeking Air Mine · Storages · Collectors · Walls | Use cleanup upgrades to keep Builders active without delaying the King or main army. |
NEW AT TH7
New Content Available at TH7
Buildings are constructed in the Village. Troops, spells, Siege Machines, Heroes, and pets are unlocked through their related buildings.
AVOID THESE
Common TH7 Upgrade Mistakes
1Ignoring Dark Elixir production while trying to upgrade the King.
2Splitting Laboratory time across too many armies.
3Upgrading every defense before Army Camps, Clan Castle, and spells are ready.
4Letting the Barbarian King stay far behind the rest of the village.
QUICK ANSWERS
TH7 Upgrade Priority FAQ
What Should I Upgrade First at TH7?
Start with Dark Elixir Storage, Laboratory, Army Camp. Then follow the Town Hall-specific order shown above instead of trying to upgrade everything at once.
Should Offense or Defense Come First at TH7?
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 TH7?
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.