Here is the comprehensive guide for Clash of Clans, updated for February 3, 2026. This article covers the current Year of the Fire Horse season, meta shifts for TH17, and strategic advice for maxing your village.
⚔️ Clash of Clans: Year of the Fire Horse Guide (February 2026)
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Current Season: Year of the Fire Horse
February 2026 brings an explosive Lunar New Year theme to the Home Village. With Town Hall 17 now fully established as the competitive standard, the meta has shifted toward high-skill “Merged Defense” management and tactical Hero Equipment combinations.
📅 February 2026 Event Calendar
Supercell has packed this month with rewards. Mark these dates to ensure you don’t miss a single Magic Item:
- Feb 1 – 11: Clan War Leagues (CWL). Fight for medals to spend on Builder Potions or the new Mythic Hero Skins.
- Feb 3 – 28: Year of the Fire Horse Scenery. The new floating palace scenery is available in the shop.
- Feb 9 – 26: Wise Warriors Medal Event. Collect “Wisdom Scrolls” during attacks to unlock the latest Epic Hero Equipment from the Trader.
- Feb 16 – 19: 2x Star Bonus. A perfect window to fill your Treasury for those expensive TH17 wall upgrades.
- Feb 22 – 28: Clan Games. Reach the 50,000-point tier with your clan to grab a Book of Heroes or a Rune of Elixir.
🏰 Town Hall 17 Meta: The Merged Defense Era
If you recently upgraded to TH17, you’ve likely encountered the Inferno Artillery (the merged Town Hall and Eagle Artillery). To beat it, you need to rethink your army.
Top TH17 Attack Strategies (Feb 2026)
- Mass Throwers (New Elixir Troop): The Thrower has high HP and extreme range. Combining them with a Minion Prince (Hero) allows you to snipe the Inferno Artillery before it triggers its third volley.
- The Revive Meta: Using the Revive Spell on your Archer Queen after a failed Queen Walk is currently the most popular “save” in Legend League.
- Root Rider & Fireball: Despite minor nerfs, the Grand Warden’s Fireball equipment paired with Root Riders remains the fastest way to clear 3-star bases in War.
🏗️ The “Apprentice Builder” Strategy
In 2026, the Builder’s Apprentice is no longer a luxury—he is a necessity for staying competitive.
- Level 8 Max: At max level (6,500 Gems total), he saves 8 hours every 24 hours.
- The “Schedule Fixer”: Use him to finish upgrades that would otherwise end in the middle of the night.
- Efficiency Tip: Never use Gems to “finish” an upgrade instantly if your Apprentice is available. Assign him first to get the most value out of your 24-hour cooldown.
🛡️ Best Base Layouts for February 2026
The current meta favors Anti-3 Star Diamond Bases. Look for layouts that:
- Place the Monolith away from the Town Hall to prevent a single Blimp-Invis play from taking both.
- Space out Scattershots to minimize the value of the Warden’s Fireball.
- Utilize the Merged Gear Tower near the core to melt high-HP troops like Electro Titans.
💡 Quick Tips for the Month
- Super Troop Discount: During the final week of February, Super Troops are 99% off. This is the best time to run “Super Archer Blimp” or “Super Barcher” strategies for zero Dark Elixir cost.
- Laboratory Priority: With the new troop levels released this quarter, prioritize upgrading your Throwers and Electro Titans first to keep your offense ahead of the new defensive buffs.
