Clash of Clans Hidden Tesla – Home Village

• The Hidden Tesla is a defensive building with a twist: Similar to a Spring Trap or Bomb, it stays hidden and appears when a ground or air unit gets close, or when 51% of the base is destroyed. However, unlike a Trap, it does not have to be rearmed after being deployed.
• The Hidden Tesla is unlocked at Town Hall level 7.
• Like Traps, Hidden Teslas are only visible to the player and their clanmates.
• A Hidden Tesla has a seven tile range but a six tile trigger radius in which it will only pop up if a troop comes near it or the enemy has destroyed at least 51% of the base.
• Hidden Teslas are not traps. Their aesthetics and mechanics trick some into believing that they are traps, but they’re actually defensive buildings like Archer Towers.

Defensive Strategy

• The main advantage of the Hidden Tesla is that it is (hopefully) a surprise. Capitalize on that. A well-placed Hidden Tesla can wreak havoc on an attacker’s offensive strategy.
• Unfortunately many players design their villages such that it has only as many 2×2 open spaces as it has Hidden Teslas available, which makes it obvious where they are located. Instead, try to make sure that there are a few different places where Hidden Teslas could be lurking.
• Be cautious when upgrading the Hidden Tesla as this will reveal its location to future attackers. Combat this by relocating it during the upgrade period.

Offensive Strategy

• Before attacking, look for obvious places where a Hidden Tesla might be located and avoid them. Hidden Teslas will only activate when Troops come close to them. If one happens to trigger, keep in mind that it has a low range. If you cannot destroy it easily, avoid deploying more Troops near it if possible, as Hidden Teslas can put out high amounts of damage.
• If you see a 2×2 empty square space surrounded by Walls, it is very likely that a Hidden Tesla has been placed there. Be aware that Hidden Teslas are only for Town Hall level 7+.
• One Giant and a few Archers can quite easily destroy a Hidden Tesla, as it has relatively low health.
• Some people have free places inside walls, but place a Hidden Tesla to deceive the enemy.

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