Clash of Clans is one of the most popular mobile strategy games, where players build their village, train troops, and attack other players to earn resources. A key part of the game is designing your village base layout for defense. Copying another player’s base design can be a quick way to get a proven layout. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to copy a base in Clash of Clans.
Key Takeaways:
- Visit a player’s village and use the Copy Layout button to copy their base.
- Use war base layouts from clanmates or sites like Clash Champs for strong defensive designs.
- The Clan Castle, Town Hall level, and some buildings may differ from the copied layout.
- Buildings will need to be moved manually to match the layout precisely.
- Traps and decorations don’t copy over and will need to be replaced.
Introduction
When starting out in Clash of Clans, coming up with an effective village layout for defending against raids can be tricky. Rather than starting from scratch, many players look to copy proven base designs used by top players.
Copying a base layout can jumpstart your defenses, but you’ll still need to tweak it to match your specific buildings and Town Hall level. Here’s what you need to know about how to copy a base layout in Clash of Clans, where to find bases worth copying, and how to adjust a copied layout to fit your village.
Step 1: Visit a Player’s Village Whose Base You Want to Copy
The first step is to visit another player’s village to view the layout you want to replicate. There are a few ways to do this:
Visit from Your Clan: View any clanmate’s village by tapping their name in the clan chat or clan roster. Then tap “Visit” to view their base. This is the easiest way to find well-designed layouts to copy.
Recent Opponent: You can visit a recent opponent’s village by going to your battle log and selecting “Revenge” on an attack. Tap “Visit” to see their base.
Global Chat: Ask players in global chat to share their village info link so you can visit and view their layout.
Online Databases: Websites like Clash Champs have libraries of base layouts for each Town Hall level. You can select one you like and copy the design.
Look for a well-organized, symmetric layout built for defense. Bases used in Clan Wars often have strong designs since defense is key. The level of the player’s Town Hall should match yours for the best fit when copying.
Step 2: Select the Copy Layout Button
Once you visit a player’s village, tap the green Copy Layout button at the top right of the screen. This copies the placement of all their buildings, walls, traps, and decorations.
You’ll get a confirmation message that the layout has been copied. Now you can go back to your own village and paste it.
Step 3: Paste the Copied Layout in Your Village
After copying a layout, open your own village view. Tap the same Copy Layout button, but this time select Paste instead.
This will rearrange your buildings to match the base you copied as closely as possible. The new layout will have your own buildings in the same spots.
However, there are some things to keep in mind:
- The level of your Town Hall and some buildings may differ from the base you copied. This can impact the fit.
- Your Clan Castle will likely be in a different spot. You’ll have to move it manually.
- Traps and decorations don’t get copied over. You’ll need to re-place them.
So the pasted layout will look similar, but require some adjustments to match perfectly.
Step 4: Adjust the Copied Layout To Fit Your Village
Once the new layout is pasted, you’ll likely see some inconsistencies from the original base. Your Town Hall or Clan Castle may be in the wrong spot. Some buildings might overlap oddly.
This is normal since every village has different levels and numbers of buildings. You’ll need to manually adjust the layout to adapt it.
Here are some tips for adjusting a copied layout:
- Move your Clan Castle – The layout won’t account for your CC placement. Move it to the proper defensive spot.
- Rearrange buildings as needed – If buildings overlap or are in wrong spots, move them to open spaces to match the original design.
- Adapt for different Town Hall level – A TH11 layout may not fit a TH10 perfectly. Adjust to fit your available buildings.
- Rebuild some walls – You may need to rebuild some walls that are in the wrong places or don’t connect properly.
- Replace traps & decorations – Make sure to put back all your traps, bombs, and decorations in appropriate places matching the original design.
Take the time to meticulously place every building, wall, trap, and decoration to match the layout you copied. Having the exact building placement and wall structure is key for the defense to be effective.
Step 5: Upgrade Defenses to Match (Optional)
Once your base layout matches the original, you can also consider upgrading your defenses to match.
For example, if the base you copied had higher level Archer Towers and Cannons, plan upgrades to bring your defenses up to that level. Matching the defense levels will optimize the effectiveness of the base.
Offensive buildings like Barracks don’t need to match. Focus on getting key defenses like Wizard Towers, Mortars, and Air Defenses up to par.
Matching the defense levels takes long-term planning and gold/elixir upgrades, so don’t worry if you can’t upgrade everything at once. Just try to incrementally improve defenses over time.
Finding Proven Base Layouts to Copy
Now that you know how to copy a base, let’s look at some sources to find well-designed layouts worth replicating:
- Clanmate War Bases: View clanmates with top war defense records to copy their proven designs.
- Layouts Shared in Chat: Ask for layout links in Global or Clan chat. Veterans often share their base.
- War Recap: Check out enemy war bases that defended well against your clan.
- Reddit Community: The r/ClashOfClans subreddit has base layouts posted to copy.
- YouTube: Look up recent “best war base” videos from top CoC YouTubers for layouts.
- Clash Champs & Clash.Tools: These sites have libraries of top-rated base designs for TH9-TH14.
- Esports Teams: Pro teams like Tribe Gaming share great bases to copy on their social accounts.
Look for bases that match your Town Hall level and are optimized specifically for war/defensive play. Layouts designed just for farming resources often aren’t as effective on defense.
Why Copy a Base Layout?
Here are some key reasons why copying a proven base design can be beneficial:
- Saves time: No need to spend hours coming up with an original layout.
- Takes guesswork out: Copied bases are tried and tested.
- Learn from experts: Pro players often have the best designs.
- Gets proven results: A copied war base has likely defended well vs. similar enemies.
- Optimized for defense: Bases designed for war focus on protecting resources and Town Hall.
- Jumps up progression: If you copy a max TH10 layout as a new TH10, you can defend like a more advanced player.
Just make sure the layout you copy is made for your Town Hall level. A TH14 layout won’t defend as well in a TH10 village.
Downsides of Copying Someone Else’s Layout
While copying a base has clear benefits, there are some potential downsides to consider as well:
- Not original: Your base will likely look similar to many other villages.
- May be outdated: If the design is old, current attack strategies may fare better.
- Doesn’t suit your playstyle: A farming layout copied for war may not protect your resource buildings.
- Can take trial and error: The copied design might not defend as well until you adjust it.
- Requires full rebuild: You’ll need to completely clear and rebuild your village to apply it.
- May need tweaks: As you advance, a copied layout might need adjustments to fit new buildings.
To get the most benefit, make sure a copied layout matches your playstyle, Town Hall level, and building levels reasonably well.
Final Tips on Copying Layouts Effectively
Follow these final tips when copying a base to have the best results:
- Find a layout made specifically for your Town Hall level.
- Look for recent designs (past 3-6 months) that account for the current meta.
- Make small tweaks over time rather than completely redesign often.
- Max out key defenses like Wizard Towers, Mortars, and Air Defenses as much as possible.
- Focus on symmetry and uniform coverage when adjusting the layout.
- Check replays to see exactly where it tends to get breached when attacked.
- Stay active in your clan chat and forums to find the latest and greatest base designs to copy.
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about copying bases in Clash of Clans:
How do I copy a war base layout?
View any clanmate while they have their war base active. Tap the green Copy Layout button to copy their war base specifically. You can then paste it as your own war base.
Can I copy a layout without visiting their village?
Not directly. You need to visit a player’s actual village to use the copy function. Some sites allow you to download image files of base layouts, but you’d have to rebuild from the image manually.
Do traps and decorations copy over?
Unfortunately no. Only buildings, walls, and hero altar positions will copy. You will still have to manually replace all traps, bombs, and decorations.
What if I don’t have some of the same buildings?
If buildings are missing or at different levels than the base you copied, you’ll have to improvise and fill in gaps with extra walls and remaining buildings. The layout won’t copy perfectly.
Why are some building levels different when I paste?
The copy function can only place buildings you already own. So if your defenses are lower level than the copied base, yours will paste at your current levels.
Conclusion
Copying a proven base layout can fast track your defensive progression in Clash of Clans, allowing you to defend like a maxed-out TH10 as a new TH10. While it takes some effort to precisely replicate a design, the gains are well worth it. Just make sure to choose a layout specifically for your TH level and adjust it to match your building levels and preferences.
With a solid copied war base and some defense upgrades over time, you’ll be fending off full destruction raids in no time. Just don’t get discouraged if the first attempt doesn’t defend perfectly. Base design is an ongoing process of small tweaks and adjustments.
So copy an excellent layout, make it your own, and keep refining your defense. Your village and clanmates will thank you!
