Town Hall 3 Upgrade Guide — Clash of Clans
Quick Answer
Cost: 10,000 Gold | Time: 4h | New buildings: 4
Upgrade Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Upgrade cost | 10,000 Gold |
| Upgrade time | 4h |
| Max Gold storage | 20,000 |
| Max Elixir storage | 20,000 |
| New buildings | 4 |
| New troops | 2 |
What You Unlock at TH3
New Buildings
- 2nd Cannon
- Mortar
- Archer Tower
- Elixir Storage
New Troops
- Giant
- Goblin
TH3 Upgrade Priority
When you reach TH3, upgrade in this order:
- Storages first — Max Gold and Elixir storage so you can accumulate resources for upgrades
- New defenses — 2nd Cannon, Mortar
- Laboratory — Start upgrading troops to TH3 max as soon as possible
- Remaining buildings — Upgrade everything else while your lab runs
How to Get Gems to Speed Up TH3 Upgrades
Spending Gems skips Builder wait times. Here's how to earn free Gems:
- Achievement rewards — Complete in-game achievements (most valuable gem source)
- Gem Mine — Passive gem generation at Builder Base
- Obstacle removal — Remove trees and mushrooms from your village (4–6 gems each)
- Magic items — Use Builder Potions and Books of Building from events
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