The latest Clash of Clans update introduces five new event troops: Giant Thrower, Ram Rider, Firecracker, Party Wizard, and Debt Collector. Each troop brings unique mechanics, opening up new strategies for both offense and resource farming. This guide explains how to use these troops effectively and beat the Grand Stand Challenge.
Giant Thrower Strategy in Clash of Clans
The Giant Thrower’s special ability throws a football that bounces twice, dealing 1,800 damage per hit and instantly destroying any walls in its path. While it behaves similarly to a Super Bowler, it only activates this ability once before becoming a regular giant.
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Range Advantage: With a seven-tile reach, it can target defenses two layers deep and even bypass clan castle ranges.
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Rage Spell Synergy: Under a rage spell, damage skyrockets to 5,040, making it ideal for eliminating heavy defenses.
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Wall Breaking Utility: Its triple-bounce ability allows opening multiple wall layers, replacing Super Wall Breakers efficiently.
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Smash Attack Integration: Use after setting a funnel with a Warden Walk or RC Dive to provide tanks and access into the base.
Ram Rider Clash of Clans Attack Tips
The Ram Rider targets defenses directly, breaking through walls and applying a frost effect to slow defenses before switching into a ranged hog rider mode.
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Best for Mass Attacks: When combined, multiple Ram Riders create a powerful front-line offense.
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Damage Output: At 350 DPS, they outperform Valkyries while taking less space than Root Riders, though they’re less durable.
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Spell Management: Healing spells are critical since Ram Riders lack the tankiness of Root Riders.
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Staggering Deployment: Avoid sending them all at once — stagger attacks to maximize frost control and DPS uptime.
Firecracker, Party Wizard, and Debt Collector Usage
Firecracker
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Functions like a scattershot, delivering splash damage across gaps but with reduced impact on distant buildings.
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Best used behind tanks or to snipe high-value defenses.
Party Wizard
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A faster version of the regular wizard with higher DPS but lower HP.
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Ideal for cleanups and working behind tanks since its speed helps clear bases efficiently.
Debt Collector
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A specialized goblin unit that deals 4x damage to resource buildings and provides double loot on successful attacks.
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Fragile but extremely rewarding when farming exposed collectors and storages.
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Pair with Royal Champion or Super Wall Breakers to reach core storages safely.
Beating the Grand Stand Challenge in Clash of Clans
The Grand Stand Challenge, featuring the Grand Warden, is one of the toughest event trials. Use this strategy to secure three stars:
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Switch Warden to Ground Mode: Ensure the arrow points down and deploy him in the marked zone.
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Unicorn Recruitment: Tap the unicorn camp to enhance survivability.
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Pathing Management: Prioritize gold storages, then move toward the multi-target inferno and air sweeper.
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Spell Timing: Use the rage spell and invisibility present strategically to maximize impact.
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Troop Unlocks: Progress through the map to access Ram Riders and Firecrackers, using them to snipe key defenses.
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Final Phase: Activate the Electro Owls to tank damage before triggering the fireworks, ensuring a full base clear.
Mastering troop synergy between the new event units and the Warden’s control is the key to achieving consistent three-star victories.
