Defensive Buildings

In Clash of Clans, having a strong defense is just as, if not more important than, having a capable offense. Defenses serve to safeguard trophies and protect resources from enemy troops. Each defense has its own strenghts and weaknesses and its location in your village should reflect that. For instance, the powerful Mortar is slow, but deals incredible splash damage. In addition, it can't attack troops within four blocks - so it should be placed in the center of your village. On the other hand, Cannons and Archer Towers deal lesser amounts of damage to groups (as they can target and hit only one unit at a time) but attack quicker and work as an effective first line of defense.