Bowler

This colossal azure individual relishes in the uncomplicated pleasures of existence – quaffing Dark Elixir concoctions and hurling rocks. His mammoth boulders ricochet off their intendeds and strike again from the rear, causing a dual blow!

Level 1 & 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6	Level 7

Bowler Summary

• The Bowler troop utilizes a massive boulder that bounces to inflict splash damage upon impact and landing. This powerful troop becomes available upon unlocking the Dark Barracks at level 7, which is only accessible at Town Hall level 10.
• The Bowler is the first ground troop unlocked that can damage multiple buildings in a straight line.
• The boulder of the bowler has a restricted trajectory, and it will strike only two designated targets.
• When Bowlers launch an attack, they do not have a particular building in mind to target. They simply go for the nearest one. However, if they come across Clan Castle troops, Heroes, or Skeleton Trap skeletons from the enemy side, whether as a result of being attacked or by being in proximity to another friendly troop under attack, they will abandon their current objective and engage the enemy troops, only after defeating all the enemy troops in the area will the Bowlers resume attacking the closest structure.

Strategy

Offensive

• The Bowler doesn’t have a lot of hit points, so it can be easily destroyed when not protected. Be sure it is behind tanks like Golems, Ice Golems, or P.E.K.K.As.
  • Using many Bowlers can be a very strong strategy, as they can take out multiple buildings quickly.
• The Bowler trumps Wizards for funneling thanks to its ability to strike two structures with a single attack. It’s an exceptional unit for funneling that should not be overlooked.
• The Bowler has the ability to precisely attack structures positioned at the perimeter of a base, including those like the Wizard or Bomb Tower, without incurring any damage during its second bounce.
• The most common strategy that includes Bowlers is BoWitch, a TH10 and 11 attack strategy that uses Bowlers and Witches together in great synergy.

Defensive

• The Eagle Artillery can deal significant damage to a group of Bowlers with just two shots.
• It is important to note that Bowlers have significantly low hitpoints for their housing space. To effectively counter groups of Bowlers in Bowler-heavy areas, it is recommended to place 2 Giant Bombs together, as this will effectively wipe them out.
• Ensure your defenses are spread out to effectively prevent Bowlers from hitting all of them simultaneously.
• Ensure the isolation of your Town Hall from other buildings to prevent Bowlers from hitting it with their boulder’s second bounces.

upgrade difference

• Upon initial observation, the Bowler presents as a commanding, indigo-colored humanoid possessing well-defined musculature, pointed ears, and piercing scarlet eyes. With a loincloth secured by a rope around his waist, he brandishes a hefty boulder resembling a bowling ball. His extremities bear a striking resemblance to those of a Giant, and he dons a pair of yellow bands on each of his arms.
• At level 3, it is imperative to note that the Bowler’s boulder acquires pink, Elixir-colored crystals protruding from it, just like the level 5 Golem. Moreover, the Bowler himself undergoes a slight darkening.
• At level 4, the boulder’s crystals turn reddish-orange.
• At level 5, it is imperative that the crystals on the boulder are turned sky blue to match the winter theme. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in negative consequences.
• The crystals of the boulder transform into an emerald green color at level 6, aligning with the jungle theme.

Statistics

Preferred Target	Attack Type	Housing Space	Movement Speed	Attack Speed	3 tiles from the first target – can hit more	Range
None	Area Splash	6	14	2.2s	7	3 tiles from first target – can hit more

Dark Barracks available	Dark Barracks upgrading
1m	2m

Level	Damage per Second	Damage per Hit	Hitpoints	Research Cost	Research Time	Laboratory Level Required
1	60	132	325	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	70	154	350	65,000	3d 12h	8
3	80	176	385	88,000	5d	9
4	90	198	420	125,000	7d 12h	10
5	96	211.2	455	170,000	9d	11
6	102	224.4	500	305,000	16d 18h	12
7	114	250.8	550	335,000	17d 12h	13

Super Troop	Boost Cost	Bowler Level Required
Super Bowler	25,000	4

History

Patch	Type	Description
March 21, 2016	Update	The Bowler was added with 3 levels.
May 4, 2016	Balance Update	The Bowler’s first attack gets faster, similar to the Valkyrie buffs. The same update also decreased the Bowler’s training time from 8 minutes to 5 minutes.
May 24, 2016	Update	Reduced the Bowler’s housing space from 8 to 5.
October 12, 2016	Update	The Bowler’s first attack gets faster, similar to the Valkyrie buffs. The same update also decreased the Bowler’s training time from 8 minutes to 5 minutes.
June 11, 2018	Update	Added the level 4 Bowler. Reduced Bowler’s damage per second at all levels.
June 26, 2018	Balance Changes	Reduced Bowler’s upgrade time at level 1 by 15%.
October 23, 2018	Update	Reduced the Bowler’s training cost at all levels. Reduced the Bowler’s Gem donation cost from 8 to 5. Level 1 was reduced from 130 to 110. Level 2 was reduced from 150 to 130. Level 3 was reduced from 170 to 150. Level 4 was reduced from 190 to 17.
April 2, 2019	Update	Reduced the Bowler’s research time at level 3 from 14d to 12d.
December 9, 2019	Update	Added the level 5 Bowler.
October 12, 2020	Update	Reduced research costs and times for the Bowler across lower levels (mostly up to TH11).
September 27, 2021	Update	Added the level 6 Bowler.
December 9, 2021	Update	Reduced upgrade times for level 2-5 Bowlers.
June 27, 2022	Update	Increased hitpoints from level 1 to 5.Level 1: 290 -> 325Level 2: 310 -> 350Level 3: 350 -> 385Level 4: 390 -> 420Level 5: 430 -> 455
June 12, 2023	Update	It slightly reduced the Bowler’s HP.