Clash of Clans Root Rider and Valkyrie Attack Strategy Guide

To execute the Root Rider and Valkyrie attack in Clash of Clans, clear the perimeter edges to create a narrow funnel, send Root Riders in first to smash defensive walls, and deploy Valkyries directly behind them under a Ground-mode Grand Warden. Activate the Warden's Eternal Tome as the pack enters the heavy defensive core to shield your high-damage troops through key burst damage and Town Hall hazards.

Army Setup and Spell Selection

This strategy relies on Root Riders breaking compartments open while Valkyries follow behind to rapidly shred defenses and opposing heroes.

• Main Assault Troops: A heavy frontline of Root Riders paired with a pack of Valkyries forms the core. Reserve small utility units such as Sneaky Goblins or Minions to carve perimeter structures and secure late cleanup.
• Siege Machine Options: Deploy a Siege Barracks along an outer edge to release P.E.K.K.A and Wizards for flank clearing, keeping the main pack channeled inward. Alternatively, bring a Battle Blimp if you need direct, targeted value on a distant Town Hall or isolated core compartment.
• Spell Composition: Pack Rage Spells to surge Valkyries through high-HP defenses and Freeze Spells to stall high-threat targets like the Monolith, Single-Target Infernos, or the Town Hall weapon. Carry a Poison Spell for defensive Clan Castle troops or hero swarms. Bring Overgrowth or Skeleton Spells on bases with dense, separated damage zones to freeze off-path compartments and keep troops grouped.

Step-by-Step Attack Sequence

A successful push depends on tight funneling so Valkyries do not peel away from the Root Riders into outer trash buildings.

1. Establish the Outer Flank: Deploy the Barbarian King or a Siege Barracks on one corner of your entry zone. Use utility troops on the adjacent edge to eliminate outer structures and establish a clear entry channel.
2. Deploy the Main Wave: Once the funnel is set, deploy Root Riders in a controlled spread toward the first defensive layer. Immediately release the Valkyries behind them.
3. Send Heroes Behind the Breach: Place the Archer Queen and Grand Warden directly behind the entry line. Ensure the Grand Warden is set to Ground mode so his aura consistently covers both troop groups as Root Riders smash the initial walls.
4. Trigger the Core Ward: When the army reaches concentrated splash fire, Multi-Target Infernos, or the Town Hall's Giga Poison and explosion, drop a Rage Spell and activate the Grand Warden's Eternal Tome.
5. Release Flank Support: Deploy the Royal Champion on an outer defensive flank once core defenses lock onto surviving Root Riders, allowing her to snipe exposed perimeter defenses.
6. Deploy Cleanup Units: Release reserved Minions and Goblins on perimeter non-defensive buildings to clean up remaining structures and avoid time failures.

Hero Deployment and Ability Phasing

Hero alignment dictates whether the army maintains its momentum through the center or loses its damage dealers early.

Managing Spells in Dense Defensive Zones

Because Root Riders automatically clear wall barriers, allocate your spell capacity toward mitigating incoming damage and guiding troop pathing:

• Overgrowth Spell Placement: Cast Overgrowth on an off-path defensive pocket before troops reach the center. This disables that sector temporarily, preventing Root Riders from splitting away from the main push.
• Freeze Spell Priorities: Hold Freeze Spells for active Monoliths, targeting Single-Inferno beams, or the Town Hall weapon if the Eternal Tome has already expired or must be saved for a deeper compartment.
• Poison Spell Coverage: Drop your Poison Spell directly over emerging Clan Castle troops or defensive hero pedestals to slow their attack rate and allow Valkyries to cut them down before your frontline tanks collapse.