Cannon — Clash of Clans
Buildings
Updated: 18 September 2026 · By the Goblins Farm team
The Cannon is the simplest defence in the game: it shoots one ground unit at a time and cannot touch air at all. Cheap, reliable, and completely helpless against the air attacks that dominate the mid game.
What it does
Fires at one ground target at a time for solid damage. It cannot target air units under any circumstances, which is the fact that decides its placement and its limits.
Because it is single-target, it is good against a few large ground units and poor against a swarm of cheap ones, per defence mechanics.
Placement
- Use them as compartment filler and outer defence, not as your core protection. They are cheap enough to spread widely.
- Never rely on Cannons for coverage. A base whose ground defence is mostly Cannons falls to any swarm, and its air defence is nonexistent.
- Place them so their circles overlap with splash defences, so a swarm entering their range is also under area damage.
How it looks at each level
Stats by level
| Level | Hitpoints | DPS or effect | Build cost | Build time | Town Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | 7 DPS | 250 Gold | 5 s | 1 |
| 2 | 360 | 10 DPS | 1,000 Gold | 30 s | 2 |
| 3 | 420 | 13 DPS | 4,000 Gold | 2 m | 2 |
| 4 | 500 | 17 DPS | 16,000 Gold | 20 m | 3 |
| 5 | 600 | 23 DPS | 50,000 Gold | 30 m | 4 |
| 6 | 660 | 30 DPS | 60,000 Gold | 1 h | 5 |
| 7 | 730 | 40 DPS | 100,000 Gold | 2 h | 6 |
| 8 | 800 | 48 DPS | 160,000 Gold | 3 h | 7 |
| 9 | 880 | 56 DPS | 250,000 Gold | 3 h 30 m | 8 |
| 10 | 960 | 64 DPS | 330,000 Gold | 4 h | 8 |
| 11 | 1,060 | 74 DPS | 500,000 Gold | 4 h 30 m | 9 |
| 12 | 1,160 | 85 DPS | 600,000 Gold | 5 h | 10 |
| 13 | 1,260 | 95 DPS | 660,000 Gold | 6 h | 10 |
| 14 | 1,380 | 100 DPS | 1,000,000 Gold | 8 h | 11 |
| 15 | 1,500 | 105 DPS | 1,200,000 Gold | 10 h | 11 |
| 16 | 1,620 | 110 DPS | 1,300,000 Gold | 11 h | 12 |
| 17 | 1,740 | 115 DPS | 1,500,000 Gold | 12 h | 12 |
| 18 | 1,870 | 125 DPS | 1,800,000 Gold | 16 h | 13 |
| 19 | 2,000 | 135 DPS | 2,000,000 Gold | 20 h | 13 |
| 20 | 2,150 | 150 DPS | 2,600,000 Gold | 1 d | 14 |
| 21 | 2,250 | 160 DPS | 3,000,000 Gold | 1 d 12 h | 15 |
| Town Hall | Available |
|---|---|
| TH1 | 1 |
| TH2 | 2 |
| TH3 | 2 |
| TH4 | 2 |
| TH5 | 3 |
| TH6 | 3 |
| TH7 | 5 |
| TH8 | 5 |
| TH9 | 5 |
| TH10 | 6 |
| TH11 | 7 |
| TH12 | 7 |
| TH13 | 7 |
| TH14 | 7 |
| TH15 | 7 |
| TH16 | 7 |
| TH17 | 7 |
| TH18 | 7 |
Where these numbers come from. Read from Clash of Clans' own game files, client build 18.600.3. They are exact for that build and do not reflect anything released after it, so verify in game before committing an upgrade.
Game values are read from Supercell's own game files, reproduced as fan content under Supercell's Fan Content Policy. Goblins Farm is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Supercell, and Supercell is not responsible for it.
Frequently asked
Can Cannons attack air troops?
No. Cannons target ground units only, which is why a base defended largely by Cannons is completely open to Dragon and Balloon attacks.
Are Cannons worth upgrading?
Yes, but never in preference to a missing category. A fourth Cannon adds far less than a first Air Defence, so close category gaps before adding depth to ground single-target coverage.
Goblins Farm is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or specifically approved by Supercell. Clash of Clans is a trademark of Supercell Oy. This material is unofficial fan content produced under Supercell's Fan Content Policy. Game values change with every update; always verify in-game before committing an upgrade.