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Root Rider
ElixirMax level 3The Root Rider is a single target elixir troop in Clash of Clans, trained in the Barracks. It attacks ground targets and takes up 20 housing space. It unlocks at Town Hall 15 and can be upgraded through 3 levels, reaching 6,500 hitpoints and 115 damage per second at level 3.
This earth warrior is so in tune with nature she doesn't need to walk herself. Riding into battle atop a tough tree root, Root Rider can smash through Walls and slam Defenses into dust.
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About the Root Rider in Clash of Clans Elixir Troops
The Root Rider is a Clash of Clans elixir troop, trained in the Barracks. It can attack ground targets. It deals single target damage, focusing all of its damage on one target at a time. Each Root Rider costs 20 housing space in your army camps.
The Root Rider first becomes available at Town Hall 15. At level 1 it has 6,200 hitpoints, growing to 6,500 hitpoints once fully upgraded to level 3. At its maximum level it deals 115 damage per second. Taking the Root Rider all the way to level 3 costs roughly 32,600,000 Elixir and about 18d of upgrade time.
With a movement speed of 12 and a range of 1 tiles, the Root Rider fits armies that need units that push into the base.
Among the 17 Elixir Troops with an attack, the Root Rider has the 13th highest damage per second at maximum level.
Root Rider strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Its single target damage is efficient against individual high hitpoint targets.
- With the 5th highest hitpoints in the Elixir Troops category, it can absorb a fair amount of damage.
Weaknesses
- It can only attack ground targets, so it offers nothing against air defences and needs support from units that can hit air.
- Because it only hits one target at a time, it can be overwhelmed by large groups of defending troops.
- At 20 housing space it is expensive to field in numbers, so it is usually brought as a small core of an army.
Root Rider: frequently asked questions
What is the Root Rider in Clash of Clans?
This earth warrior is so in tune with nature she doesn't need to walk herself. Riding into battle atop a tough tree root, Root Rider can smash through Walls and slam Defenses into dust.
What does the Root Rider attack in Clash of Clans?
The Root Rider can attack ground targets, dealing single target damage.
What Town Hall do you need to unlock the Root Rider?
The Root Rider first becomes available at Town Hall 15.
How much housing space does the Root Rider use?
The Root Rider takes up 20 housing space in your army.
What is the max level of the Root Rider?
The Root Rider can be upgraded to level 3, where it reaches 6,500 hitpoints and 115 DPS.
How much does it cost to max the Root Rider?
Fully upgrading the Root Rider to level 3 costs about 32,600,000 Elixir in total.
How long does it take to max the Root Rider?
The total upgrade time to take the Root Rider to level 3 is around 18d, before any book or potion boosts.
How much does it cost to donate the Root Rider?
Donating one Root Rider costs 30,000 Elixir.
Where can I see every level of the Root Rider?
This page lists the Root Rider 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 elixir troop side by side.
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