Clash of Clans : How to Use Goblins Effectively in Resource Raiding?

Goblins are powerful in resource raiding due to their high speed and pure greed for loot. Despite their low hitpoints and disregard for their own defense, with careful deployment, these little green attackers remain the best option to collect resources quickly. This guide will show you the tips on using Goblins effectively in resource raiding, helping you enrich your treasures faster. Let’s dive in and get ready to try these tips in Clash of Clans via LDPlayer, which is easy to download.

Goblin Stats in Clash of Clans

Appearance at Different Levels
Level 1 & 2	Level 3 & 4	Level 5	Level 6	Level 7	Level 8	Level 9

 

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	Barracks Level Required	Range
Resources (Damage x2)	Melee (Ground Only)	1	32	1s	4	0.4 tiles

 

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Attack	DPS on Resource Buildings	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	11	11	22	25	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	14	14	28	30	45,000	2h	1
3	19	19	38	36	100,000	3h	3
4	24	24	48	50	500,000	6h	5
5	32	32	64	65	700,000	12h	6
6	42	42	84	80	1,600,000	1d	7
7	52	52	104	105	2,200,000	1d 12h	8
8	62	62	124	126	3,700,000	3d	10
9	72	72	144	146	8,000,000	5d 12h	13

 

Super Troop Boost
Super Troop	Boost Cost	Goblin Level Required
Sneaky Goblin	25,000	7

Clash of Clans Goblin Troop Core Features

Goblins stand out as iconic, loot-focused troops in the game, boasting a unique set of traits that make them indispensable for resource raiding. Here’s a breakdown of their key features:

Speed and Movement
These small, agile creatures move extremely swiftly across enemy bases, with a primary focus on navigating toward loot sources. Their rapid movement is a critical advantage during raids, allowing them to reach and plunder resource buildings quickly.

Hitpoints and Damage
While not the sturdiest troops, Goblins have enough hitpoints to survive a few attacks, which aids their looting efforts. Notably, they deal double damage to resource-related structures—including Gold Mines, Elixir Collectors, Dark Elixir Drills, Clan Castles, and Town Halls—making them highly effective at dismantling these targets.

Training Efficiency
Goblins have short training times and occupy minimal housing space. This allows players to quickly build large armies, enabling frequent raids and efficient resource collection without straining army capacity.

Resource-First Prioritization
They prioritize resource buildings above all other targets, including Clan Castle troops, heroes, and defensive structures. Even if structures like the Town Hall or Clan Castle contain no loot, Goblins will still target them due to their resource-building classification.

Vulnerability and Deployment Needs
Their low hitpoints make them fragile, especially against splash damage from defenses like Wizard Towers or Mortars. To mitigate this, they require careful deployment alongside “meat shields” (e.g., Giants, Barbarians) that draw defensive fire, protecting Goblins as they loot.

Standard Goblin vs. Sneaky Goblin

In Clash of Clans, Goblins come in two distinct variants, each with unique traits tailored to specific strategies:

Standard Goblins
Famed for their blistering speed and unquenchable thirst for loot, these are the workhorses of resource raiding. They prioritize resource buildings (gold mines, elixir collectors, storages) and deal double damage to them, making quick work of plundering. However, their Achilles’ heel is fragility—low hitpoints leave them vulnerable to defenses, especially splash damage from wizard towers or mortars. They shine when paired with tanky troops to distract defenses while they loot.

Sneaky Goblins
The stealthy specialists of the Goblin family, unlocked once Town Hall 11 is reached and Standard Goblins hit level 7. Their key advantage is a 5-second invisibility cloak upon deployment, letting them slip past initial defenses undetected. Like their standard counterparts, they zero in on resource structures with doubled damage but boast slightly higher hitpoints. This makes them ideal for surgical strikes on deep, well-guarded storages—perfect for Clan War Leagues or targeted raids where precision matters most.

Tips on the Effective Use of Goblins in Resource Raiding

Here are the key tips for maximizing Goblins in attacks, with a focus on resource raiding:

Leverage the unbeatable combo: Sneaky Goblins + Jump Spells—they’re made for each other. The Jump Spell lets Sneaky Goblins bypass even heavily protected walls to reach well-guarded storages, ensuring they hit the loot directly.

Deploy mass Goblin waves—there’s no substitute for sheer numbers. Swarming with Goblins ensures you maximize loot gains; using them sparingly or for non-looting purposes is a waste, especially when your goal is to rack up millions of gold, elixir, and dark elixir in short bursts.

Pair with Heroes like the Barbarian King or Archer Queen. Heroes draw enemy defenses’ fire, letting Goblins freely clear out resources without being targeted.

Use the Log Launcher for siege support—it’s proven most effective with Goblin attacks. This siege machine tears down walls, creating easy entry paths for Goblins to storm the base’s center and hit core resource storages.

Combine these elements: Build a mass Sneaky Goblin army, back them with Jump Spells, add Heroes and a Log Launcher, and watch your storages fill up in no time.

Conclusion

The effective use of Goblins in resource raiding requires understanding thiers priorities, deploying them strategically, and leaning into their strengths—this swift, resource-focused troop holds a unique role in Clash of Clans. Keep key tips for effective resource raiding in mind, and you’ll unlock their full potential. Let swarms overwhelm loot spots—soon, every raid will fill your storages. 

FAQs

What are the weaknesses of Goblins?

Fragile with low hitpoints: Their limited hitpoints make them highly vulnerable, as defenses can take them down quickly.

Single-target focus: They only attack one target at a time, which reduces their effectiveness when facing large groups of enemies or multiple threats.

Susceptibility to splash damage: They are especially weak against area-of-effect attacks, such as those from Mortars or Wizards, which can decimate clusters of Goblins in one hit.

How can I use Goblins effectively in defense?

Deploy them in large groups: A massive horde of Goblins can overpower attackers through sheer numbers alone.

Position them strategically close to traps: Goblins can bait attackers into triggering traps, resulting in substantial damage.

Use them to counter air raids: Goblins are effective against airborne troops, thanks to their high hitpoints relative to the housing space they take up.

Can I play Clash of Clans on PC?

Yes! Clash of Clans is playable on PC through LDPlayer. You can download it directly on your PC and enjoy the game on a larger screen.