
Loading...
Loading...
17+ trophy bases for Town Hall 16 — Defends trophies and league standing












Defends trophies and league standing. At Town Hall 16, effective trophy bases use 8-15 walled compartments with key defenses spread across separate sections to prevent attackers from getting maximum value from each spell.
Proper compartment design is the foundation of every trophy base. Each compartment should contain 1-3 defenses maximum — placing more creates excessive value for attackers who breach that section. Position the Eagle Artillery in its own central compartment with 2 wall layers for protection. Strategic Inferno Tower placement in separate sections prevents a single Freeze Spell from neutralizing multiple towers.
Root Rider spam, Queen Charge LaLo, and Super Bowler Smash are the dominant attack strategies at TH16. Effective trophy bases counter these with specific defense placements and trap positioning.
Against Electro Dragon spam, spread buildings 4+ tiles apart to prevent chain lightning bouncing. Set Inferno Towers to single target to melt individual E-Drags. Place Seeking Air Mines near the core where E-Drags path toward the Eagle Artillery. Browse our TH16 anti-air bases for layouts specifically designed to counter air attacks.
Compare bases by their compartment count, defense spread, and which attack strategies they counter. Higher-rated bases with more downloads have been community-tested. Sort by rating above to find the most proven layouts.
Each base on this page includes a unique AI-generated analysis describing specific defense placements, strengths, and weaknesses. Read the analysis before copying to ensure the base matches your defensive needs. Also explore other TH16 base types: War, Farming, Trophy, Hybrid, and Anti-3 Star. Read our clan war base strategy guide for detailed recommendations on which type to use.
Base design is only half the equation. Understanding what attacks your base will face helps you build a stronger defense. Read our attack strategy guides to see how opponents think:
For a complete overview of base design principles, read the Ultimate Guide to COC Base Layouts.