The Clash of Clans Lunar New Year 2026 season has officially exploded onto the scene, bringing with it a stunning 'Year of the Dragon' thematic encore that defies the zodiac expectations. As players log in on this Sunday, February 1st, 2026, they are greeted by a village draped in crimson and gold, pulsating with the energy of the latest update. With the recent arrival of Town Hall 18 in late 2025, this Lunar New Year isn't just about collecting Red Envelopes—it's about mastering the new meta. Whether you are looking to dominate Town Hall 18 attack strategies or maximize your loot from the CoC February 2026 season challenges, this guide is your essential companion for the month ahead.

Mastering Town Hall 18 Attack Strategies in 2026

The release of Town Hall 18 introduced the game-changing "Guardians" mechanic, and the meta has finally settled just in time for the Clan War Leagues. The days of simply relying on Root Riders are evolving. To three-star maxed bases this season, you need to understand how to leverage the new Meteorite-themed defenses and troops.

The Meteor Golem Smash

One of the most potent Town Hall 18 attack strategies currently is the Meteor Golem Smash. The Meteor Golem, which throws debris over walls to open compartments, pairs perfectly with the new Totem Spell. By placing a Totem Spell early to distract the devastating Revenge Tower—which gains damage as your army destroys more of the base—you can buy your heroes critical time. Use the Grand Warden's Eternal Tome earlier than usual to protect your Meteor Golems from the initial volley of the Super Wizard Towers.

Guardian Management: Smasher vs. Longshot

Town Hall 18 players must now choose between two Guardians to defend their Town Hall: the Smasher (melee) or the Longshot (ranged). For your attacks, scouting the active Guardian is crucial. If the defender is using the Smasher, air attacks like Mass Dragons or Super Minions are safer, as the Smasher can devastate ground troops that get too close to the Town Hall. Conversely, if the Longshot is active, ground spam strategies tend to overwhelm it before it can snipe your support troops.

CoC February 2026 Season Challenges & Rewards

The CoC February 2026 season challenges are packed with value this month. Supercell has increased the point cap for the Silver Pass, allowing free-to-play players to unlock more Magic Items than ever before. For Gold Pass holders, the headline reward is the spectacular "Red Dragon Champion" skin, which features custom animations that mimic the Azure Dragon's breath attack.

Completing these challenges is faster this year thanks to the "Challenge Level Leaderboard" event running from February 6 to 13. By participating in these daily goblin maps, you can rack up Season Challenge points while testing out pre-cooked armies that feature the seasonal Lunar units.

Year of the Dragon Clash of Clans Rewards & Lunar Medals

Despite 2026 being the Year of the Horse, Clash of Clans is honoring the community's favorite mythical creature with a massive "Legacy of the Dragon" event. This is where you can earn the exclusive Year of the Dragon Clash of Clans rewards. The main currency this month is Lunar Medals.

How to Get Lunar Medals CoC

Wondering how to get Lunar Medals CoC efficiently? Follow these steps:

  • Multiplayer Raids: Attack bases that have the glowing "Dragon Lantern" obstacle. Destroying it grants 50 Lunar Medals instantly.
  • Event Track: Progress through the free event track by collecting Red Envelopes from enemy storages. This track awards a total of 3,500 Lunar Medals.
  • Clan War Leagues: Bonus medals are awarded for every star earned during the February CWL week (Feb 1–11).

Spend your medals wisely at the Trader. The priority purchase should be the "Frozen Arrow" Epic Equipment for the Archer Queen if you missed it previously, or the new "Dragon Scale" equipment for the Royal Champion, which reflects damage back to defenses.

Best War Base Layouts Town Hall 18

Defending at the top level requires adapting to the new offense. The best war base layouts Town Hall 18 players are using right now focus on isolating the Revenge Tower. Since this defense gets stronger as percentage destruction increases, placing it in the core—surrounded by heavy resource storages (high HP)—ensures it stays alive long enough to one-shot enemy heroes in the late game.

Additionally, ensure your Super Wizard Towers are spread out to prevent Electro Dragon chains from getting too much value. With the "Dragon Festival" bringing temporary Dragon buffs, air attacks will be popular this month. Set your X-Bows to Air and Ground, and position your Air Sweepers to cover the Town Hall approach.

Clash of Clans Tips and Tricks February 2026

To round out your strategy, here are some essential Clash of Clans tips and tricks February 2026:

  • Upgrade the Pet House: The new levels for the Spirit Fox and Angry Jelly are critical for keeping your heroes alive against TH18 damage.
  • Farm in Fake Legends: Stay between 4900-5000 trophies. The loot bonus combined with the Lunar New Year "2x Star Bonus" event (Feb 16–20) yields the highest Ore income for Hero Equipment.
  • Use Temporary Troops: The Azure Dragon and Firecracker troops are back for a limited time. Use them in your farming army to save Dark Elixir, as they cost Elixir but punch above their weight class.

This February is shaping up to be one of the most content-rich months in Clash history. With the right strategy and a focus on collecting those Lunar Medals, you'll be well on your way to maxing out your Town Hall 18 village. Clash on!