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TH14 Upgrade Order 2026 -- What to Upgrade First at Town Hall 14
Complete TH14 upgrade priority guide for 2026. Pets unlocked and leveled first, heroes to 80, Scattershots and new defenses upgraded. The optimal TH14 path for war and CWL performance.
TH14 introduces Pets -- the most significant attack and defense system since heroes themselves. The Pet House unlocks five Pets (L.A.S.S.I., Electro Owl, Mighty Yak, Unicorn, Frosty) that each provide substantial boosts to hero or troop performance. Upgrading Pets at TH14 is a higher priority than most defenses because their impact on three-star attack rate is immediate and compounding. Build the Pet House on Day 1, assign Pets immediately, and start leveling.
Priority 1: Pet House and Pets -- Build Immediately
Build the Pet House the day you reach TH14. Priority pet assignment order: L.A.S.S.I. to Archer Queen (wall-jumping enables Queen Charges that bypass compartments), Electro Owl to Barbarian King (chain lightning on defense), Mighty Yak to Barbarian King if Queen gets L.A.S.S.I. (charging companion), Frosty to Grand Warden (slow aura). Upgrade each Pet to at least level 5 before moving to the next -- level 5 is where each Pet ability becomes consistently impactful in war attacks. Continue heroes to 80 simultaneously -- new TH14 hero caps are 80 for BK/AQ, 55 for Warden, 30 for RC.
Priority 2: Scattershots and New Defenses
Both Scattershots continue upgrading to TH14 max (level 7). The new TH14 defenses -- Multi Mortar, Bomb Tower upgrades -- are secondary to Scattershots and Pet House investment. Eagle Artillery upgrades to level 4. Three Infernos maintain single mode at max level. The Multi Mortar at TH14 is a meaningful addition for anti-ground coverage -- upgrade it after Scattershots. Four Air Defenses reach level 11 -- maintain upgrade priority for anti-Dragon Rider air coverage.
Priority 3: Lab -- Root Rider and Super Witch Max
Lab priorities at TH14: Root Rider continues leveling from TH13 levels (max is level 12+ at TH14 -- higher levels significantly improve burrowing speed and HP), Super Witch leveling (higher levels improve Skeleton count per Witch), Balloon (improves LaLoon cleanup wave), Dragon Rider (enables Dragon Rider air attacks). Walls: upgrade to level 14 as filler. Full level 14 walls are the standard TH14 completion benchmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first thing to upgrade at TH14?
Build the Pet House on Day 1 and start leveling Pets immediately. L.A.S.S.I. on the Archer Queen and Electro Owl are the first two priority Pets for war attack improvement.
Which Pet should I upgrade first at TH14?
L.A.S.S.I. first -- it assigns to the Archer Queen and enables wall-jumping Queen Charges that bypass compartments. This is the highest single attack power upgrade available at TH14 via Pets.
How high should heroes be at TH14 before focusing on other upgrades?
Target 80/80/55/30 (BK/AQ/GW/RC). This is the TH14 cap for each hero. Even 60/60/45/20 is a viable intermediate point to move toward TH15 if the competitive war schedule demands it.
Do Pets help in defense as well as attack at TH14?
Yes. Electro Owl defends with chain lightning. Mighty Yak charges at approaching troops. Frosty slows incoming armies. All Pet assignments that help attacks also provide defensive bonuses.
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