The Forge is a special building introduced in May 2022 with the Clan Capital Update. It allows players to generate and contribute Capital Gold, the currency used to upgrade structures in the Clan Capital.
The Forge becomes available once a player reaches Town Hall 6 and joins a clan that has unlocked the Clan Capital feature. It connects individual player progression with collective clan development.
Function & Mechanics
Automatic Production
- The Forge produces a free batch of Capital Gold every 23 hours, regardless of player action.
- This automatic timer cannot be sped up using gems or other boosts.
- The yield increases with each Town Hall level.
- If a batch remains uncollected, production pauses until the player collects it.
Crafting / Resource Conversion
- Starting at Town Hall 9, players can convert Gold or Elixir into Capital Gold using a free builder.
- At Town Hall 13, Dark Elixir becomes available for conversion.
- At Builder Hall 8, Builder Base resources can also be used.
- Each conversion requires a builder for the duration of production (unless using the Gold Pass Auto Forge slot).
- Standard crafting time is 3 days, though Builder Boosts and Gems can reduce it.
- The amount of Capital Gold produced depends on the resource type and player level.
Slots & Unlocking
- The Forge begins with one automatic slot.
- Additional crafting slots unlock at higher Town Hall levels:
- 1 → TH 9
- 2 → TH 11
- 3 → TH 12
- 4 → TH 14
- Players with the Gold Pass gain an Auto Forge slot that does not require a builder, costs half the usual resources, and maintains the same production time.
Unlocking and Progression
Requirements
- Unlocked at Town Hall 6.
- Requires membership in a Clan that has unlocked the Clan Capital feature.
Scaling
- The Forge itself cannot be upgraded, but its efficiency, slot count, and available resource types scale with the player’s progression:
- Higher Town Hall → more slots and yield.
- Higher Builder Hall → more resource options.
- Higher Clan Capital level → greater demand for Capital Gold.
Capital Gold & Clan Contribution
Producing Capital Gold
Capital Gold is earned through two main methods:
- The Forge, via automatic or crafted production.
- Clan Capital Raids, as raid rewards.
Gold produced by the Forge is automatically added to the player’s personal contribution pool.
Spending Capital Gold
Capital Gold can only be spent in the Clan Capital, where it upgrades communal buildings and restores ruins.
Contributing Capital Gold grants the player Raid Medals, which serve as personal rewards for helping the clan.
Usage Considerations & Limitations
- The Forge uses a builder for crafting slots, meaning that builder cannot perform upgrades during production.
- A personal cap limits how much Capital Gold a player can hold before donating (around 35,000).
- If your clan is not actively upgrading its Capital, or you’re focused on your own village progression, the Forge can take a lower priority.
- Regularly collect your automatic slot to avoid halting production.
- The Forge is most efficient for players with surplus resources or idle builders.
- Clan coordination helps ensure steady upgrades to the Capital and shared structures.
Production Data
| Mode | Requirements / Time | Yield / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic | 23 h timer, no cost | TH 6 – 150 CG · TH 7 – 200 CG · TH 8 – 250 CG · TH 9 – 300 CG · TH 10 – 350 CG · TH 11 – 400 CG · TH 12 – 450 CG · TH 13 – 500 CG · TH 14 – 550 CG · TH 15 – 600 CG · TH 16 – 650 CG · TH 17 – 700 CG |
| Crafting (Home Village) | TH 9+, uses Gold/Elixir, 3 days | TH 9 – 3,000,000 → 1,000 CG · TH 10 – 3,600,000 → 1,200 CG · TH 11 – 4,200,000 → 1,400 CG · TH 12 – 4,800,000 → 1,600 CG · TH 13 – 6,000,000 + 60,000 DE → 2,000 CG · TH 14-17 – 7,200,000 + 72,000 DE → 2,400 CG |
| Crafting (Builder Base) | BH 8+, uses Builder Gold/Elixir, 3 days | BH 8 – 1,800,000 → 1,200 CG · BH 9-10 – 2,400,000 → 1,600 CG |
Slot Unlocks:
- TH 9 – 1 slot
- TH 11 – 2 slots
- TH 12 – 3 slots
- TH 14 – 4 slots
Gold Pass Auto Forge Slot:
- No builder required
- Half resource cost
- Same crafting duration
Tips & Strategies
- Use the Forge to convert surplus resources when upgrades are paused.
- Always collect the automatic batch daily to maximize efficiency.
- Assign builders to the Forge when you have idle time or excess loot.
- Coordinate with clanmates to balance Forge contributions and Capital upgrades.
- Monitor your Capital Gold cap to prevent wasted production.
- Consider Builder Potions or Boosts to accelerate crafting if resources are plentiful.
- For maxed players, keeping the Forge constantly active is an excellent way to support the clan.
Trivia
- The Forge is the first building that allows conversion of both Home Village and Builder Base resources.
- It continues to operate even when all other builders are busy.
- Its design features a floating platform with a mechanical crane and molten gold core.
- The Forge remains a key part of the Clan Capital ecosystem but has received few direct updates since launch.
Update History
- May 2022: Introduced with the Clan Capital Update.
- June 2023: Adjusted conversion times for higher Town Hall levels.
- October 2024: Improved Builder Base resource integration.
- August 2025: Added fifth Forge slot and updated TH 17 values.
See Also
- [[Clan Capital]]
- [[Capital Gold]]
- [[Raid Medals]]
- [[Trader]]
