Giant Gauntlet or Frozen Arrow: Which One Should You Get?
If you missed the event for unlocking the Giant Gauntlet or Frozen Arrow, you might be wondering which equipment is the better choice to unlock with 1500 gems. In this article, we will simplify the decision-making process for you.
Go for the Giant Gauntlet
Both the Giant Gauntlet and Frozen Arrow are universal equipment, meaning they work well with any attack strategy. However, the Giant Gauntlet is a better choice for several reasons:
Firstly, the buffs provided by the Giant Gauntlet greatly increase the damage per second output of the Barbarian King during attacks. When the Barbarian King activates his ability with the Giant Gauntlets equipped, he takes considerably less damage while demolishing multiple buildings.
This can result in a higher damage percentage inflicted on the enemy base compared to using the Frozen Arrow equipment.
Secondly, considering that the Barbarian King is the primary hero available at Town Hall 8 (TH8), it’s better to prioritize unlocking his epic equipment. This is especially relevant since the Archer Queen is not available at TH8, and it may take some time for her to attain higher levels at TH9.
Lastly, the common equipment options available for the Archer Queen already offer decent benefits, surpassing those of the Barbarian King. Therefore, unlocking epic equipment for the Barbarian King aligns more sensible for increasing your attacking potential.
5th Builder or Epic Equipment?
In another scenario, where some players haven’t unlocked the 5th Builder, priorities should significantly shift, as obtaining the 5th Builder is a much better choice than unlocking epic equipment like the Giant Gauntlet or Frozen Arrow.
In this situation, if you have 1500 gems available, it’s recommended to hold off and aim to reach 2000 gems to unlock the 5th builder instead of investing in epic equipment.
Here are compelling reasons to support this decision:
- The addition of a 5th builder can decrease upgrade times for your constructions.
- Having a 5th builder is necessary for progressing through Town Hall levels quickly.
Getting gems in Clash of Clans isn’t particularly challenging. Once all builders are unlocked, focus can then shift to getting epic equipment. Gems can be gathered by clearing obstacles, selling extra magic items, or actively participating in clan games.