CoC Base Weight Calculator
Accurately estimate your Clan Wars matchmaking weight and defensive potential.
Base Configuration
Town Hall 9
Town Hall 10
Town Hall 11
Town Hall 12
Town Hall 13
Town Hall 14
Town Hall 15
Town Hall 16
Select your Town Hall level (TH9 – TH16).
Not Built/Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 (Max)
Level of your Giga Tesla or Giga Inferno.
Not Built
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5+
The heaviest defense for war weight.
Sum of levels of all Scattershots (e.g., 2 Scatters at Level 3 = 6).
Please enter a valid positive number.
Not Built
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 (Max)
Sum of all Inferno Tower levels combined.
Value cannot be negative.
Sum of all X-Bow levels combined.
Total levels of King + Queen + Warden + Champion.
Please enter a valid total.
Estimated War Weight (Gold)
105,000
Available Loot in War Day
Matchmaking Tier
Mid TH14
Offensive Power Index
High
Penalty Weight
12,500
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What is a CoC Base Weight Calculator?
A coc base weight calculator is a strategic tool designed for Clash of Clans players to estimate their "war weight." War weight is a hidden numerical value assigned by Supercell to every base, representing its defensive and offensive strength. This value is critical because it determines your position on the war map and, more importantly, how the matchmaking algorithm pairs your clan against opponents.
Unlike farming, where resources matter, war weight is purely about matchmaking efficiency. Serious war clans often use a coc base weight calculator to optimize their rosters, ensuring they don't carry "heavy" bases that lack the offensive capability to clear equivalent opponent bases (often called "rushed" bases) or to strategically build "engineered" bases.
CoC Base Weight Formula and Explanation
While the exact server-side formula is proprietary, the community has reverse-engineered the logic using the "Gold Storage Method." The visible Gold available in a player's storages on Battle Day (multiplied by the number of storages) closely correlates to the defensive weight.
The calculation generally follows this structure:
Total Weight = Base TH Weight + (Heavy Defense Weight × Multiplier) + (Hero Weight) + (Wall/Trap Weight)
Variable Definitions
| Variable | Meaning | Typical Impact | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base TH Weight | Inherent weight of the Town Hall level itself. | High (20k – 80k) | Raw Points |
| Eagle Artillery | The heaviest single defense item. | Very High (+15k approx) | Raw Points |
| Inferno/Scatter | Tier 2 heavy defenses. | High (+3k – 5k each) | Raw Points |
| Hero Weight | Cumulative weight of hero levels. | Moderate (Linear growth) | Points per Level |
Practical Examples: Calculating War Weight
Example 1: The Maxed TH13
A player has a fully maxed Town Hall 13 base. Using the coc base weight calculator logic:
- Base TH13: ~110,000 baseline.
- Eagle & Scatters: Maxed levels add significant density.
- Heroes: Maxed King, Queen, Warden, RC add offensive weight.
- Result: The calculator would estimate a weight around 118,000 – 120,000. This base draws a heavy TH13 or a new TH14 in war.
Example 2: The "Strategic Rush" TH15
A player jumps to TH15 but has TH12-level defenses, except for a maxed Monolith and Spell Towers.
- Base: High inherent weight due to TH15 giga weapon.
- Defenses: Low weight from Cannons/Archers (TH12 level).
- Heavy Items: Massive spike from Monolith.
- Result: The weight might be 135,000. While high, it is lower than a maxed TH15 (160k), potentially matching against a weaker TH15, giving the player an offensive advantage.
How to Use This CoC Base Weight Calculator
- Select Town Hall: Choose your current Town Hall level. This sets the baseline floor for the calculation.
- Input Heavy Defenses: Enter the levels for key items like the Eagle Artillery, Scattershots, and Monolith. These carry the highest "weight density."
- Enter Hero Levels: Sum up the levels of your King, Queen, Warden, and Royal Champion.
- Analyze Result: Look at the "Estimated War Weight" (Gold value). Compare this number to the gold available in your storages during a friendly challenge or war day to verify accuracy.
- Decision Making: If your weight is high but your heroes are low, stop upgrading defenses and focus exclusively on offense to fix your matchmaking ratio.
Key Factors That Affect CoC Base Weight Results
Several variables influence the final output of the coc base weight calculator:
- The Giga Weapon: Upgrading the Town Hall weapon (Giga Tesla/Inferno) adds massive weight, sometimes more than building a new defense.
- Placement vs. Upgrade: Simply placing a level 1 Inferno Tower adds more weight than upgrading a Cannon from level 10 to 11. Initial placement carries a "penalty" weight.
- Offensive vs. Defensive Weight: While this calculator focuses on defensive weight (Gold), offensive weight (troop levels) affects who you match against. High offense with low defense is called "engineering."
- Wall Weight: Often overestimated, walls add weight but significantly less than active defenses.
- Splash Damage: Mortars and Wizard Towers carry surprisingly high weight relative to their DPS because they affect multiple units.
- Recent Updates: Supercell frequently adjusts weights. For example, the Monolith and Spell Towers at TH15 changed the calculation landscape significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does wall level affect my war weight?
Yes, but the impact is marginal compared to heavy defenses like the Eagle Artillery. You can safely upgrade walls without drastically changing your matchmaking tier.
What is the "Gold Storage Method"?
It is a way to check your defensive weight. On Battle Day, scout your own base. Calculate: (Gold in one storage) × (Number of Storages) + (Gold in Town Hall). The total is your defensive war weight.
Should I build the Monolith immediately at TH15?
The Monolith adds substantial weight. If your heroes are not maxed for TH14 yet, building the Monolith might pull in stronger opponents that you cannot 3-star. Build it only when your offense is ready.
Why does my weight change after an update?
Supercell rebalances weights periodically. A defense that was once heavy might have its weight reduced to encourage players to build it, or vice versa.
Do Heroes count towards war weight?
Yes. Heroes carry both offensive and defensive weight. However, their offensive utility usually outweighs their weight cost, making them the best upgrade for war optimization.
What is a ".5" base strategy (e.g., 9.5 or 10.5)?
This is a strategy where you upgrade your Town Hall and Offense (Camps, Lab, Heroes) but do not build the new heavy defenses. This keeps your weight low while boosting attack power.
Can I lower my war weight?
You cannot lower your absolute weight unless you sell items (which is no longer possible for key buildings). You can only lower your relative weight by pausing defense upgrades while maxing offense.
Is this calculator 100% accurate?
No calculator is 100% accurate because the official algorithm is hidden and dynamic. This tool provides a close estimate based on community data points and the Gold Storage method.
Related Tools and Internal Resources
- Comprehensive Guide to CoC Matchmaking Algorithms – Deep dive into how clans are paired.
- The Modern State of Engineered Bases – Is engineering still viable in 2024?
- Town Hall 16 Upgrade Priority Guide – What to upgrade first for optimal weight.
- Clan War League (CWL) Strategy Planner – Optimize your lineup for league weeks.
- Hero Upgrade Cost and Time Calculator – Plan your dark elixir spending.
- Defensive Building Stats & Weight Chart – Raw data for every building level.