# TH18 Attack Strategies — March 2026
## Meta Overview
Meteor Golem got nerfed so the meta is more diverse. Here are the top strategies:
## 1. Root Rider Spam
**Composition**: 6 Root Riders, 4 Healers, 3 Super Wall Breakers, 1 Siege Machine
**Strategy**: Wall break into the base, Root Riders path through walls naturally, Healers keep them alive.
**Key**: Funnel properly or Root Riders split.
## 2. Yeti Smash
**Composition**: 8 Yetis, 4 Super Bowlers, Rage + Freeze spells
**Strategy**: Mass Yeti + Super Bowler push through one side. Rage through the core.
**Key**: Freeze enemy Clan Castle troops and key defenses.
## 3. Dragon Duke Air
**Composition**: Dragon Duke hero + mass Electro Dragons + Balloons
**Strategy**: Use Dragon Duke's ability to tank air defenses while E-Drags chain.
**Key**: Save Duke's ability for the eagle artillery or scatter shot.
## 4. Hybrid (Hog + Miner)
**Composition**: 16 Hogs, 10 Miners, 5 Healers
**Strategy**: Queen charge one side, Hybrid the other.
**Key**: Hero pets (Unicorn + Phoenix) on the Queen for survival.
## General Tips
- Scout bases before attacking in war
- Plan your spell placement before deploying troops
- Anti-3-star bases are back — patience is key
- Use Siege Barracks for extra troops inside the base