Bowler — Clash of Clans
Troops
Updated: 18 September 2026 · By the Goblins Farm team
The Bowler's attack bounces past its target and damages a second building behind it. That means a line of Bowlers standing at the edge of a compartment is damaging buildings they are not even touching, which is exactly as good as it sounds.
What it does
Its boulder damages the primary target and then bounces onward to hit a building behind it. Against layouts where buildings are lined up, that effectively doubles output, and it lets Bowlers damage the interior of a compartment from outside it.
They are moderately durable but slow, and they need something in front of them.
How to use it
Bowlers belong in a line behind a tank.
- Behind Golems or a Battle Blimp-style delivery, so they can stand still and throw.
- Angle matters. Position them so the bounce travels deeper into the base rather than out toward empty ground.
- Rage over the line. Because every attack hits twice, a damage boost on Bowlers is worth more than on most troops.
How to beat it
Splash damage that reaches the ring just outside your compartments, where Bowlers stand, and layouts that avoid long straight lines of buildings which the bounce can exploit. Getting defending troops among them also works well, since they are slow and their attack is aimed forward.
Stats by level
| Level | Hitpoints | DPS | Research cost | Research time | Town Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 | 60 | — | — | 10 |
| 2 | 375 | 72 | 32,500 Dark Elixir | 2 d | 10 |
| 3 | 420 | 84 | 44,000 Dark Elixir | 2 d 12 h | 11 |
| 4 | 470 | 96 | 62,500 Dark Elixir | 3 d | 12 |
| 5 | 505 | 102 | 85,000 Dark Elixir | 4 d | 13 |
| 6 | 530 | 108 | 110,000 Dark Elixir | 6 d | 14 |
| 7 | 565 | 114 | 145,000 Dark Elixir | 7 d | 15 |
| 8 | 600 | 126 | 175,000 Dark Elixir | 7 d 12 h | 16 |
| 9 | 700 | 140 | 260,000 Dark Elixir | 10 d | 17 |
| 10 | 860 | 160 | 360,000 Dark Elixir | 15 d | 18 |
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.
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Frequently asked
How does the Bowler's bounce work?
Its boulder damages the target it hits and then continues on to damage a building behind it. That lets a line of Bowlers hurt the inside of a compartment while standing outside it, and it makes their positioning unusually important.
What should Bowlers go in with?
Something that tanks for them, most commonly Golems, so they can stand and throw rather than being targeted. They are slow and their damage is directional, so they need a stable front line.
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