How to Beat Crowning Glory in Clash of Clans

So you’ve tackled the Crowning Glory Challenge in Clash of Clans. It looks intimidating, right? Those clustered defenses, the menacing Monolith, and that perfectly placed Town Hall just daring you to try your luck. Getting a three-star win here feels tough, but it’s absolutely within reach. This guide breaks down the entire strategy into clear, manageable phases. Forget random troop drops or hoping for luck. This is about precision, smart deployment, and controlling the chaos. Let’s get you those three stars and the sweet loot waiting at the finish line.

Phase 1: Smashing the Right Side Open

Your attack starts decisively on the right flank. Look for that open gap – that’s your entry point.

1. King Takes the Lead: Drop your Barbarian King right into that gap. Don’t wait! Activate his Iron Fist ability immediately for that burst of rage and healing. He needs to start tanking and dealing damage right away.
2. Earthquake Barrage: Quickly target the cluster of defenses near your King with three Earthquake Spells. This isn’t just about damage; it’s about clearing a path and weakening key structures threatening your initial push.
3. Targeting the Core: Shift your focus slightly downwards. Use two more Earthquake Spells under the Clan Castle, specifically aiming to weaken the area around the Air Sweeper. This sets things up perfectly for a later Fireball strike.
4. Recall is Key: Your King’s job here is focused. Once he successfully takes down the Dark Elixir Storage, use your Recall Spell immediately. Pull him out before those defending Ice Golems can lock him down and eliminate him. Preserving him for later is vital.

Phase 2: Clearing the Left and Bottom Flanks

With the right side shaken up (literally!), it’s time to open up the left side and pressure the bottom defenses simultaneously. This splits the base’s attention.

1. Super Minion Strike: Identify the blue wall section on the left. Deploy your two Super Minions strategically behind it. Their job is to safely pick off the Elixir Storage and provide ranged support.
2. Bottom Pressure: At the very bottom of the base, place one regular Dragon beneath each Ricochet Cannon. Immediately follow this by dropping three Balloons right between the storage buildings in that area. This group will work on dismantling those lower defenses.
3. Silencing the Sweeper: That Air Sweeper hovering above the Town Hall is a nuisance for your air troops. Shut it down by casting your Overgrowth Spell directly on it, entangling it completely.
4. Electrifying the Gap: Move to the open gap beside the now-overgrown Sweeper. Deploy your Ice Hound first to tank, followed instantly by your Electro Dragon. Drop a Rage Spell directly over the Tesla hiding in that spot to maximize their damage output and clear it fast.
5. Shaking the Core Again: Still on the left, target the Monolith with your final three Earthquake Spells. Don’t panic if an Air Defense or X-Bow survives this; your remaining force should handle it. This significantly weakens the central defenses.

Phase 3: Breaking Into the Heart of the Base

Now it’s time for your Archer Queen to shine and the Grand Warden to make his decisive entrance. This phase targets the core air defenses and paves the way for the final blow.

1. Queen’s Precision: Place your Archer Queen near the Gold Storage on the left side. This is all about positioning. Angle her! Line up her Royal Cloak targeting arrow to pierce through and hit as many Air Defenses as possible as she moves inwards.
2. Handling Hidden Threats: Keep an eye out for the Invisibility Tower. If it hasn’t triggered yet, send one or more of your Super Minions (if available) to specifically target the Multi-Gear Tower once it becomes visible.
3. Balloon Cleanup: Watch the Tesla next to the Builder Hut. As soon as it goes down (likely from your earlier pushes or the Queen), deploy three Balloons right there to exploit the opening and clear nearby structures.
4. Warden’s Moment: Hold your Grand Warden until the Queen destroys the outer Tesla near her path. Then, position him carefully in line with a key Air Defense. Activate his Fireball Ability instantly for massive splash damage. Immediately after his ability fires, drop your remaining Ice Hound and bring back your recalled Barbarian King at the top side of the base to create a powerful pincer movement on the core.

Phase 4: The Grand Finale and Securing Three Stars

Everything has been building to this moment. It’s time to unleash your heaviest hitters and use that game-changing freeze.

1. Clan Castle Unleashed: Deploy your Clan Castle troops – the two Dragon Riders and the Minion Prince. Let them fly towards the chaos in the center. The Sweepers might push them back slightly, but trust their pathing.
2. The Freeze That Wins the Game: This is the critical move. As the Minion Prince gets close to the Town Hall, activate his ability without delay. This freezes both the Town Hall itself and the key defenses surrounding it (Inferno Towers, Scattershots, etc.). This freeze is absolutely essential for preventing your army from being melted in the final seconds.
3. Mop Up and Victory: With the core defenses frozen solid, your combined forces – the Dragon Riders, Minion Prince, Heroes, Electro Dragon, Balloons, and surviving troops – will tear through the Town Hall and remaining buildings. Watch as the destruction percentage climbs and those beautiful three stars light up your screen.