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Mortar
GoldMax level 18The Mortar is a defense in Clash of Clans, a defensive building. It attacks ground targets and takes up no housing space. It unlocks at Town Hall 3 and can be upgraded through 18 levels, reaching 2,550 hitpoints and 72 damage per second at level 18.
The Mortar can mow down hordes of enemies by the splash damage from its shell. Don't let enemies get too close to it!
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About the Mortar in Clash of Clans Defenses
The Mortar is a Clash of Clans defense, a defensive building. It can attack ground targets.
The Mortar first becomes available at Town Hall 3. At level 1 it has 400 hitpoints, growing to 2,550 hitpoints once fully upgraded to level 18. At its maximum level it deals 72 damage per second. Taking the Mortar all the way to level 18 costs roughly 64,400,000 Gold and about 38d 16h of upgrade time.
As a defensive building, the Mortar defends your village automatically. Keep it upgraded and placed carefully so it covers the buildings you most want to protect.
Among the 18 Defenses with an attack, the Mortar has the 18th highest damage per second at maximum level.
Mortar strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- It is a reliable point defence against ground pushes.
Weaknesses
- Like all defences it cannot fire while it is being upgraded, so plan upgrades around your war and league schedule.
- It only hits ground troops, leaving your base open to air attacks unless you pair it with anti air defences.
Mortar: frequently asked questions
What is the Mortar in Clash of Clans?
The Mortar can mow down hordes of enemies by the splash damage from its shell. Don't let enemies get too close to it!
What does the Mortar attack in Clash of Clans?
The Mortar can attack ground targets.
What Town Hall do you need to unlock the Mortar?
The Mortar first becomes available at Town Hall 3.
What is the max level of the Mortar?
The Mortar can be upgraded to level 18, where it reaches 2,550 hitpoints and 72 DPS.
How much does it cost to max the Mortar?
Fully upgrading the Mortar to level 18 costs about 64,400,000 Gold in total.
How long does it take to max the Mortar?
The total upgrade time to take the Mortar to level 18 is around 38d 16h, before any book or potion boosts.
Where can I see every level of the Mortar?
This page lists the Mortar at all levels. Use the level explorer to view any single level, or open the full progression table to see hitpoints, damage, cost and time for the whole defense side by side.
