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Troop Upgrade Cost and Time: All 32 Troops, Every Level (2026)

Elixir, Dark Elixir and lab time for every troopUpdated 31 October 2026

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Dragon

Max level 13
UPGRADE ESTIMATEDragon: Level 1 → 2
Gold Pass
Hammer Jam
Research Potion
Upgrade levels1
Elixir1,000,000
Dark Elixir0
Lab time18h

Estimated finish: Nov 8, 2026, 5:26 am

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    Level-by-level breakdown

    Selected troop · base values
    TroopLevelCostResourceLab time
    Dragon21,000,000Elixir18h
    On this page
    1. Calculator
    2. Key takeaways
    3. How the totals work
    4. All 32 troops
    5. Worked example
    6. Before you start research
    7. FAQ

    Key Takeaways

    • The calculator covers all 32 permanent troops: 19 Elixir troops and 13 Dark Elixir troops.
    • Maxing every troop from level 1 costs 1,532,595,000 Elixir and 12,094,000 Dark Elixir, without boosts.
    • That is about 1,478 days of Laboratory time, because the Laboratory researches one upgrade at a time.
    • The most expensive troop to max is the Electro Dragon (113,000,000 Elixir, 67 days). For Dark Elixir it is the Golem (1,278,500 Dark Elixir, 63 days).
    Clash of Clans troop upgrade cost and time: Dragon with Electro Dragon, P.E.K.K.A, Hog Rider and Root Rider
    Troop upgrade cost and time (2026): Elixir, Dark Elixir and Laboratory time for all 32 Clash of Clans troops.

    How the Troop Calculator Works

    Pick a troop and set its current and target level; the totals update straight away. To plan several troops, open Advanced and add each one to the research queue.

    • Every level counts. The total adds each level in the range, not only the last one.
    • One Laboratory queue. Research times are added one after another, because the Laboratory upgrades one troop at a time. Spells use the same Laboratory; plan them with the spell upgrade calculator.
    • Two resources. Elixir and Dark Elixir are shown as separate totals.
    • Boosts. Gold Pass and Hammer Jam change cost and time. Research Potions only change time.
    • Level 1 is the unlock. Research starts at level 1 → 2.

    All 32 Troops: Max Level, Total Cost and Lab Time

    Total cost and Laboratory time to take each troop from level 1 to its current max level, before boosts. Use the calculator above for your own levels.

    TroopResourceMax levelCost, level 1 to maxLab time
    BarbarianElixir1348,590,00025d 3h 30m
    ArcherElixir1467,600,00039d 14h
    GiantElixir1473,690,00042d 18h
    GoblinElixir1042,845,00024d 17h
    Wall BreakerElixir1484,430,00049d 23h
    BalloonElixir1391,170,00057d 16h
    WizardElixir1483,820,00052d 9h
    HealerElixir1192,850,00057d 18h
    DragonElixir13110,700,00068d 18h
    P.E.K.K.AElixir1390,300,00053d 6h
    Baby DragonElixir12100,500,00059d 18h
    MinerElixir1298,000,00058d 6h
    Electro DragonElixir9113,000,00067d
    YetiElixir892,500,00055d 18h
    Dragon RiderElixir682,500,00048d 18h
    Electro TitanElixir578,500,00044d
    Root RiderElixir462,600,00034d
    ThrowerElixir461,000,00035d
    Meteor GolemElixir358,000,00030d
    MinionDark Elixir141,117,50046d 20h
    Hog RiderDark Elixir151,244,00060d 22h
    ValkyrieDark Elixir12933,00041d 8h
    GolemDark Elixir151,278,50063d 4h
    WitchDark Elixir8841,50040d 18h
    Lava HoundDark Elixir8763,00041d 18h
    BowlerDark Elixir101,274,00057d
    Ice GolemDark Elixir9892,50044d 8h
    HeadhunterDark Elixir4517,50027d 12h
    Apprentice WardenDark Elixir4385,00021d 12h
    DruidDark Elixir61,167,50055d 12h
    FurnaceDark Elixir4780,00035d
    Ruin WitchDark Elixir4900,00038d 12h

    Data from the Clash of Clans Wiki Laboratory upgrade chart, checked on 28 October 2026.

    Worked Example: Archer and Hog Rider

    Add Archer level 1 → 2 and Hog Rider level 1 → 2. The total is 20,000 Elixir, 2,000 Dark Elixir and 11 hours of Laboratory time: 1 hour for the Archer plus 10 hours for the Hog Rider, one after the other.

    Turn on Gold Pass or Hammer Jam in the calculator above to see how the totals change.

    Before You Start Research

    • Check the Laboratory level. A troop's next level can need a higher Laboratory or Town Hall. The calculator does not check this.
    • Check storage space. Elixir and Dark Elixir are paid when research starts, so make sure the cost fits in your storages.
    • Research your main army first. The troops you attack with every day give the most value per lab day.
    • Use Research Potions on long levels. One potion speeds the Laboratory up for one hour, so it saves the most on long research.
    • Lab Assistant and Books are not included. They can make your real finish time shorter.

    On my TH18 account, MoonLight ID #9280QPL8G, I maxed Root Rider first, because it has been in my main army since Town Hall 16.

    Troop Upgrade FAQ

    Dragon has 12 upgrades, level 1 to 13: 110,700,000 Elixir and 68 days 18 hours of Laboratory time without boosts. The last level alone, 12 → 13, costs 28,500,000 Elixir and takes 15 days.

    A 20% Gold Pass cuts Dragon level 1 → 13 to 88,560,000 Elixir and 55 days. Add a 50% Hammer Jam and it drops to 44,280,000 Elixir and 27 days 12 hours.

    Goblin is the cheapest Elixir troop: 42,845,000 Elixir and 24 days 17 hours. Apprentice Warden is the cheapest Dark Elixir troop: 385,000 Dark Elixir and 21 days 12 hours.

    Yes. Add several troops to the research queue. The calculator adds their times one after another, the same way the Laboratory works.

    No. Builder Potions only boost builders. Troop research uses Research Potions, which speed up the Laboratory for one hour.

    No. The calculator covers the 32 permanent Home Village troops researched in the Laboratory. Event troops, Super Troops and Siege Machines are not included. For spells, use the spell upgrade calculator; for heroes, see the Barbarian King and Archer Queen pages.