Hidden Tesla
The Hidden Tesla
- Definition
- This hidden tesla is unlike any of the other defensive buildings we have covered so far. These structures are invisible until enemies enter its range, after which it is awakened and becomes visible. After this it starts attacking both air and ground troops and stays visible. Be careful though, as if the hidden tesla gets below 51% health, it automatically goes visible, even if there is nothing in its range. When using them to defend their ability to surprise is a useful tool. Utilise this by placing them where the enemy will least expect them. Another tactic it to create a space where it appears obvious there is a hidden tesla to the enemy, but actually leave it blank. This can trick the enemy into avoiding this area and allows you to spend resources in different areas.
- Before attacking an enemy’s base, consider where you would put hidden teslas and avoid those areas. If you do trigger one, just avoid the area around it, it has a low range so should be no problem to avoid if you know it’s there.
- Defensive Tips
- The main advantage of the Hidden Tesla is that it is (hopefully) a surprise. Capitalize on that. A well-placed Hidden Tesla can wreak havoc on an attacker's offensive strategy.
- Unfortunately many players design their villages such that it has only as many 2x2 open spaces as it has Hidden Teslas available, which makes it obvious where they are located. Instead, try to make sure that there are a few different places where Hidden Teslas could be lurking.
- Be cautious when upgrading the Hidden Tesla as this will reveal its location to future attackers. Combat this by relocating it during the upgrade period.
- Offensive Tips
- Before attacking, look for obvious places where a Hidden Tesla might be located and avoid them. Hidden Teslas will only activate when Troops come close to them. If one happens to trigger, keep in mind that it has a low range. If you cannot destroy it easily, avoid deploying more Troops near it if possible, as Hidden Teslas can put out high amounts of damage.
- If you see a 2x2 empty square space surrounded by Walls, it is very likely that a Hidden Tesla has been placed there. Be aware that Hidden Teslas are only for Town Hall level 7+.
- One Giant and a few Archers can quite easily destroy a Hidden Tesla, as it has relatively low health.
- Ugrade By Level
- The Hidden Teslas undergo substantive visual changes at levels 4 and 7.
- When initially constructed, the Hidden Tesla consists of a tall, slender wooden lattice structure with a wire coiled up one support. The top of the tower has a metal conducting rod protruding from it. On each side of the base of the tower are what appears to be open trapdoors, indicating it buries oneself under the ground until an enemy comes through.
- The level 2 and level 3 Tesla gain additional metal conductors hanging down from the top of the tower, and a second wire coiled up the support on the opposite side of the tower.
- For level 4 Hidden Tesla acquires its namesake Tesla coil at the top. At level 5, the metal conductor pieces turn golden yellow, and a third coil of wire appears on the front support. At level 6 the Tesla coil itself turns golden as well.
- And level 7 Hidden Tesla replaces the Tesla coil with a set of massive horizontal bronze rings. The three smaller wire coils on the tower supports disappear and are replaced with a very thick coil of wire running up the front support.
- The Hidden Teslas undergo substantive visual changes at levels 4 and 7.