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Clash of Clans: Fastest Way to Unlock 6th Builder (Otto Hut Guide)

The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your 6th Builder FAST

Introduction

Getting your 6th builder in Clash of Clans is a game-changer, significantly speeding up your progress in both the Home Village and Builder Base. While many guides exist, this guide provides a comprehensive and efficient path to unlocking your 6th builder as quickly as possible.

Why Rushing is Beneficial in the Builder Base

Let’s address a common misconception: rushing in the Builder Base is NOT a bad thing. In fact, it offers several advantages:

  1. Increased Loot: Rushing grants access to more Army Camps, leading to a stronger offense and more loot from raids.
  2. Faster Task Completion: Many tasks require reaching Builder Hall 9. Rushing to this level allows you to complete these tasks faster and unlock powerful upgrades sooner.

Unlocking the 6th Builder: The Quests

To unlock the 6th builder, Otto, you need to complete the following tasks:

  1. Build the OTTO Hut: Requires Builder Hall 9.
  2. Gear Up 3 Buildings: Requires specific upgrades in both the Home Village and Builder Base.
  3. Upgrade Mega Tesla to Level 9: Requires Builder Hall 8.
  4. Upgrade Cannon Carts to Level 18: Requires Builder Hall 9.
  5. Upgrade Battle Machine to Level 30: Requires Builder Hall 9.

Unlocking the 6th Builder: A Step-by-Step Breakdown

  1. OTTO Hut: Upgrade your Builder Hall to level 9 to unlock the OTTO Hut, costing 100,000 gold.

  2. Gearing Up:

    • Builder Base: Upgrade Double Cannon to level 4, Archer Tower to level 6, and Multi-Mortar to level 8.
    • Home Village: Upgrade Cannon to level 7, Archer Tower to level 10, and Mortar to level 8.

  3. Mega Tesla: Upgrade the Mega Tesla, unlocked at Builder Hall 8, to its max level (9).

  4. Cannon Carts: Upgrade the Cannon Carts, unlocked at Builder Hall 5, to their max level (18) at Builder Hall 9.

  5. Battle Machine: This is the most demanding task. Upgrade the Battle Machine, unlocked at Builder Hall 5, to level 30.

Essential Tips for New Builder Base Players (BH 1-5)

  1. Prioritize Battle Machine Level 5: At Builder Hall 5, upgrade your Battle Machine to level 5 to unlock its ability. Don’t invest further until Builder Hall 9. Instead, focus on:

    • Cannon Carts
    • Boxer Giants
    • Star Laboratory
    • Gold Storages
    • Gold Mines
    • Gem Mine

  2. Early Game Troop Focus: As a new player, prioritize upgrading your Star Laboratory, Raged Barbarians, and Boxer Giants before reaching Builder Hall 5. Don’t waste resources on other troops.

  3. Efficient Boxer Giant Upgrades: Upgrade Boxer Giants to level 12 initially to conserve Builder Elixir. You can upgrade them to level 16 later.

  4. Barracks Management: Stop upgrading Barracks once you unlock Cannon Carts.

Builder Hall Upgrade Priority Guide (BH 2-8)

  1. Storages First: Maximize your Gold and Elixir storage capacity upon reaching a new Builder Hall level.

  2. New Buildings: Prioritize new buildings, starting with Traps, followed by Army Camps and Defenses.

  3. Star Laboratory and Troops: Upgrade your Star Laboratory to unlock higher-level Cannon Carts. Then, focus on upgrading your Cannon Carts and Boxer Giants.

  4. Gem Mine and Clock Tower: These upgrades provide indirect benefits. The Clock Tower boosts upgrade times and loot, while the Gem Mine generates more Gems.

  5. Collectors: Upgrade Collectors to increase your passive resource income.

  6. Defenses: Upgrade Cannons, Archer Towers, and Multi-Mortars if you’re still upgrading Elixir Troops.

  7. Builder Hall: Don’t delay upgrading your Builder Hall to unlock new content and upgrades.

Builder Hall 9: The Final Push

At Builder Hall 9, your priority shifts to obtaining the 6th builder.

  1. New Buildings and Traps: Build any remaining Traps and new buildings.

  2. Storage Upgrades: Maximize your resource storage capacity.

  3. Sixth Builder Focus: Concentrate solely on upgrading the Battle Machine, Mega Tesla, and the buildings required for the Gear Up task.

Tips for Efficient Grinding

  1. Strategic Resource Management: If you’re short on Builder Elixir, upgrade the Mega Tesla or Gear Up buildings to deplete excess Gold while accumulating Elixir.

  2. Raid Medals: Utilize Raid Medals earned from the Clan Capital to purchase Builder Elixir from the Trader.

  3. Strategic Book Use: Save a Book of Building to instantly complete the Mortar Gear Up in your Home Village, as it requires two weeks.

  4. Maximize Battle Machine Uptime: Keep your Battle Machine down constantly to maximize its use for resource collection and Builder Elixir generation.

Utilizing Raid Medals

The Clan Capital update introduced Raid Medals, a valuable resource for speeding up your 6th builder grind.

  1. Resource Purchases: Buy Builder Gold or Elixir from the Trader to keep your Battle Machine down and upgrades progressing.

  2. Clock Tower Boosts: Consider purchasing Clock Tower Potions for a temporary upgrade time reduction. However, evaluate if it’s the most cost-effective option.

Gem Spending: Proceed with Caution

While not recommended, if you’re a gem spender, prioritize the following:

  1. Builder Elixir Rune: 1500 Gems
  2. Builder Gold Rune: 1500 Gems
  3. Clock Tower Potion: 75 Gems
  4. Hero Book: 500 Gems

Note: Spending gems on resources is generally not the most efficient use. Consider checking out this excellent hero upgrade guide: How to Upgrade Heroes Quicker and Be in Wars

Recommended Builder Base Army Compositions

Early Builder Halls (BH 1-4):

  • 4 Camps of Raged Barbarians: Focus on overwhelming defenses quickly to secure loot and victory.

Builder Hall 5 and Beyond:

  • BH 5-6: 2 Camps of Boxer Giants and 2 Camps of Cannon Carts
  • BH 7: 2 Camps of Boxer Giants and 3 Camps of Cannon Carts
  • BH 8-9 (Battle Machine Available): 2 Camps of Boxer Giants and 4 Camps of Cannon Carts
  • BH 8-9 (Battle Machine Unavailable): 3 Camps of Boxer Giants and 3 Camps of Cannon Carts

Gemming the 6th Builder: A Cost Analysis

While not practical for most players, if you’re curious about the cost of gemming the 6th builder, Judo Sloth’s video provides a detailed breakdown: Gemming the 6th Builder

Conclusion

Unlocking your 6th builder is a significant milestone in Clash of Clans. By following this guide, you’ll be well on your way to achieving this goal efficiently. Remember to prioritize key upgrades, manage your resources wisely, and utilize the new features like Raid Medals to your advantage. Happy clashing!

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