The Barbarian King’s latest epic-grade Hero Equipment is here, but is the newest Clash of Clans football-themed item worth the grind?
The latest Clash of Clans hero equipment is here, and it’s the perfect match for the current football-themed event and the new Haaland Barbarian King skin!
The Spiky Ball hero equipment is currently available in the event shop. However, as many other magic items and skins are available in the event shop, some may wonder if the hero equipment is truly worth the grind.
Here’s what we think about the newest equipment.
What is the Spiky Ball Hero Equipment?
The Spiky Ball hero equipment works with a mechanic similar to the Royal Champion’s Seeking Shield. Upon activation, the ball bounces from one building to another, damaging all towers it comes across.
However, unlike the Royal Champion’s ricocheting equipment, the Spiky Ball equipment does not prioritize defensive towers. Instead, this equipment will damage any building in its immediate vicinity.
Aside from its activated ability, the Spiky Ball also grants the Barbarian King extra DPS and hitpoints.
How do I get the Spiky Ball in Clash of Clans?
The Spiky Ball is currently available through the Clash with Haaland event. Much like previous events, you’ll need to accomplish event-specific tasks through multiplayer attacks to gather Footballs levels and points, which translates to the Golden Boot special currency.
You can use this event-special currency to avail of special rewards in the Trader Shop, including the Spiky Ball, a special football-themed Archer Queen skin, and other magic items.
The best way to earn Footballs in each attack is to effectively destroy all Cannons, Archer Towers, and Inferno Towers.
How do you use Spiky Ball in Clash of Clans?
A few days after its release, many Clash of Clans creators developed the strategy of using the Spiky Ball alongside the Vampstache Hero Equipment. With this combination, the Barbarian King can self-sustain its HP while effectively damaging nearby towers.
This hero equipment is best used alongside a ZapQuake or a full Electro Dragon attack to weaken or eliminate compartments, specifically in areas with X-Bows and Air defenses.
Another good side of the Spiky Ball is the high DPS increase it grants the Barbarian King, which is higher than any other hero equipment choice.
See Also: Clash of Clans Hero Equipment Tier List
Should you get the Spiky Ball?
The answer may not be as definitive as the Giant Gauntlet’s astounding yes. The Spiky Ball is an interesting item to shake things up with your attacks, sure. However, we have yet to discover how this item can synergize with other Hero Equipments.
Personally, I get all event-special items in Clash of Clans regardless of whether it is “meta-breaking” or not. As strategies with specific items can come later after its release, I wouldn’t want to wait for it to be available in the Trader Shop for gems (which is a much more expensive price to pay, in my opinion.)
It all boils down to preference. Many players like how the Football Queen skin looks; if you’re one of them, you may prefer getting the skin over the Spiky Ball.
Will the Spiky Ball be available in the Trader Shop?
Most of the previously event-special Hero Equipment was eventually available in the Trader Shop for gems. You may expect the Spiky Ball to return in the Trader Shop for the cost of 1500 Gems after a few months.