It is incredibly satisfying to see the damage numbers of your favorite troop increase, knowing it will hit the enemy tower slightly harder.

Entering a match with a King Tower that is one level lower than your opponent puts you at a massive, permanent mathematical disadvantage before a single card is even played.

The Mathematics of Survival

For example, a level 11 Princess tower might require three shots to kill a level 11 Goblin.

Conversely, having a higher level tower than your opponent means your towers act as an incredibly potent, passive defense, cleaning up small pushes entirely on their own without requiring you to spend elixir.

• A +1 King level advantage usually equates to roughly 300-400 extra hitpoints on each Princess tower.
• This completely ruins enemy 'Bait' and 'Swarm' strategies.
• Donating is the fastest way to earn the Account XP required to level up your King Tower.

Intimidation Factor

Beyond the raw mathematics, entering a match with a higher King level provides a massive psychological advantage.

You know that your towers can absorb a few extra hits from a stray Miner or a predictive Fireball without crumbling.

Building the Base

It should be an active goal; you should be constantly calculating the fastest, cheapest way to acquire the experience points needed for the next level.

Reinforce your walls, upgrade your base, and give your troops the sturdy fortress they deserve.