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Introduction to Clash of Clans Boxer Giant Detailed Guide
The Boxer Giant is a tanky melee troop available in the Builder Base, unlocked through the Builder Barracks. As the Builder Base counterpart of the Giant from the Home Village in Clash of Clans, the Boxer Giant shares a similar role but has unique abilities that enhance its effectiveness in this game mode.
Boxer Giants are ground-based melee units that focus on absorbing damage for supporting troops. Their high hitpoints allow them to withstand heavy fire from defenses, making them a valuable frontline unit. However, they deal low attack damage, which is best used alongside higher DPS troops like Cannon Carts or Sneaky Archers.
In appearance, Boxer Giants have a muscular build, remain bare-chested, and wear large boxing gloves, emphasizing their brute-force fighting style. Their lack of armor highlights their reliance on durability rather than raw offensive power. Due to their slow movement speed and low attack rate, they are most effective when paired with ranged or splash-damage troops that can deal damage while the Boxer Giants tank enemy defenses.
Boxer Giants play a crucial role in Builder Base battles by soaking up damage and clearing the way for more fragile but high-damage units. Their abilities, such as Power Punch (delivering extra damage on the first attack) and Boxer Block (temporary invulnerability at level 4), make them even more effective at disrupting enemy defenses and protecting key troops.
| Level | Damage per Second | Damage per Attack | Hitpoints | Boxer Block Duration | Power Punch Damage | Research Cost | Research Time | Star Laboratory Level Required |
| 3 | 65 | 130 | 2,530 | n/a | 550 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | 65 | 130 | 2,530 | 5s | 550 | 60,000 | 5h | 3 |
| 5 | 70 | 140 | 2,783 | 5s | 550 | 120,000 | 10h | 3 |
| 6 | 70 | 140 | 2,783 | 5s | 700 | 240,000 | 16h | 3 |
| 7 | 76 | 152 | 3,061 | 5s | 700 | 350,000 | 20h | 4 |
| 8 | 76 | 152 | 3,061 | 5s | 700 | 380,000 | 1d | 4 |
| 9 | 83 | 166 | 3,367 | 6s | 700 | 1,000,000 | 1d 12h | 5 |
| 10 | 83 | 166 | 3,367 | 6s | 950 | 1,200,000 | 2d | 5 |
| 11 | 91 | 182 | 3,704 | 6s | 950 | 1,300,000 | 2d | 6 |
| 12 | 91 | 182 | 3,704 | 7s | 950 | 1,500,000 | 2d 12h | 6 |
| 13 | 100 | 200 | 4,075 | 7s | 950 | 2,300,000 | 3d 12h | 7 |
| 14 | 100 | 200 | 4,075 | 7s | 1,150 | 2,500,000 | 4d 12h | 7 |
| 15 | 109 | 218 | 4,482 | 7s | 1,150 | 3,300,000 | 5d 12h | 8 |
| 16 | 109 | 218 | 4,482 | 7.5s | 1,150 | 3,500,000 | 5d 12h | 8 |
| 17 | 119 | 238 | 4,930 | 7.5s | 1,150 | 4,000,000 | 6d | 9 |
| 18 | 119 | 238 | 4,930 | 7.5s | 1,400 | 4,200,000 | 6d | 9 |
| 19 | 129 | 258 | 5,423 | 7.5s | 1,400 | 4,800,000 | 6d 12h | 10 |
| 20 | 129 | 258 | 5,423 | 8s | 1,400 | 5,400,000 | 6d 12h | 10 |
Targeting Priority
Boxer Giants have a targeting priority focused entirely on defensive structures, making them a dedicated anti-defense unit in the Builder Base. As long as enemy defenses remain, Boxer Giants will ignore all other buildings and bypass non-defensive structures, ensuring that they focus on weakening the opponent’s defensive capabilities before moving on to other buildings.
Unlike some troops, Boxer Giants do not get distracted by enemy units such as Guard Post troops or Zappies, even if they are actively being attacked. This means they will continue prioritizing defensive structures unless they are forced to engage enemy troops.
However, once all defenses are destroyed, Boxer Giants will switch their targeting behavior and attack the nearest building, similar to standard troops. This makes them useful for both breaking through enemy defenses and cleaning up leftover structures after the main threats are eliminated.
Additionally, while Boxer Giants normally ignore enemy troops, they will turn and attack nearby enemy units if they become aware of them. This behavior allows them to defend themselves when necessary but does not override their primary objective of taking down defenses first.
Abilities
Power Punch:
Power Punch is a passive ability unique to the Boxer Giant, allowing it to deal a high burst of damage on its first attack in battle. This initial strike delivers significantly more damage than its regular attacks, making it a valuable tool for quickly damaging key defensive structures at the start of an engagement.
Since Power Punch is activated immediately upon attacking, it is most effective when targeting high-hitpoint defenses that need to be taken down quickly. This ability can be used strategically to eliminate or severely weaken critical defenses such as Archer Towers, Air Bombs, or Hidden Teslas, clearing the way for other troops.
After the first high-damage hit, the Boxer Giant’s attack power returns to normal, meaning its sustained damage output is relatively low. Therefore, pairing Boxer Giants with damage-dealing troops like Cannon Carts or Sneaky Archers ensures that the weakened defenses are quickly destroyed after the Power Punch is delivered.
Because Power Punch only activates once per Boxer Giant, it is important to deploy them where their first attack will have the most impact. Using them to target high-value defenses rather than low-hitpoint buildings ensures that their initial burst damage is used efficiently.
Boxer Block:
Boxer Block is an activated ability available once the Boxer Giant reaches level 4. When triggered, it grants the Boxer Giant temporary invulnerability, making it immune to all forms of damage for a short duration. This ability can be activated once per battle, making its timing crucial for maximizing effectiveness.
The Boxer Block ability is particularly useful when dealing with high-damage defenses like the Crusher, Mega Tesla, or Roaster, which can otherwise eliminate Boxer Giants quickly. Activating the ability right before the Boxer Giant reaches these defenses allows it to absorb their damage without taking any hits, giving support troops time to deal damage without interruption.
Since Boxer Block is time-limited, careful planning is necessary to ensure that the Boxer Giant makes the most of its invulnerability window. Deploying Boxer Giants in a way that minimizes delays from walls or distractions from other buildings ensures they reach key defenses before their invulnerability expires.
Additionally, activating Boxer Block at the right moment can help Boxer Giants survive key engagements, allowing them to continue tanking for supporting troops like Cannon Carts or Sneaky Archers. This ability makes them an even more effective frontline unit when used strategically in high-damage zones.
Offensive Strategies
Meat Shield Strategy:
Boxer Giants are excellent tank units in the Builder Base, making them ideal for shielding weaker, high-damage troops like Cannon Carts. Their high hitpoints allow them to absorb damage from defenses such as Double Cannons, Archer Towers, and Roasters, keeping support troops safe so they can deal sustained damage.
When using Boxer Giants as a meat shield, it’s important to deploy them ahead of damage-dealing units so they take the brunt of enemy attacks. This strategy works especially well in mixed ground armies, as Boxer Giants can clear traps and protect glass-cannon troops like Cannon Carts and Sneaky Archers, which have high offensive potential but low durability.
Boxer Giants also play a critical role in triggering traps such as Push Traps, Mines, and Mega Mines, which could otherwise devastate fragile troops. By leading with Boxer Giants, these threats can be neutralized before support troops move in. However, careful troop spacing is necessary to avoid splash damage from defenses like the Multi Mortar and Lava Launcher, which can damage both the Boxer Giants and nearby support troops if placed too close together.
This tank-and-support synergy is especially effective when paired with the Battle Machine, which can provide additional damage and help clear defensive structures while Boxer Giants absorb hits.
Power Punch:
The Power Punch ability gives the Boxer Giant an initial high-damage hit, which can be strategically used to eliminate key air-targeting defenses before deploying air troops. Since many Builder Base defenses target both ground and air units, removing these threats early can make air-based attacks significantly more effective.
Identify Air-Targeting Defenses
Look for Archer Towers, Firecrackers, Tesla, and Air Bombs, as these are the primary threats to air units.
If these defenses are exposed or behind weak structures, Boxer Giants can quickly destroy them.
Deploy Boxer Giants First
Place Boxer Giants near air-targeting defenses to activate Power Punch and deal high damage immediately.
If defenses survive the first hit, they will still take continuous damage from the Boxer Giants.
Follow Up with Air Troops
Once key air-targeting defenses are destroyed or weakened, deploy Drop Ships, Beta Minions, or Baby Dragons to clear the base.
Without air-targeting defenses, these troops will remain uncontested, allowing for an easy clean-up.
Pair with the Battle Machine (If Available)
The Battle Machine can act as an additional tank, taking hits from other defenses while air troops finish off the base.
This helps Boxer Giants last longer, ensuring that remaining ground threats are eliminated.
Advantages of This Strategy
Minimizes air troop losses by eliminating their biggest threats early.
Uses Boxer Giants’ Power Punch effectively, maximizing their value in battle.
Creates an easy clean-up phase for air troops, leading to higher destruction rates.
Using Power Punch for air-targeting defense removal can make air strategies far more efficient and reliable, especially against bases with exposed or lightly defended anti-air structures.
Reaching Defenses with Boxer Giants
Boxer Giants can effectively break through layers of buildings to reach defenses, making them a valuable tool for clearing core defenses in the Builder Base. However, the placement and type of buildings in their path can affect their effectiveness and the overall success of an attack.
Avoid High-Hitpoint Buildings on the Path
Boxer Giants have low DPS after their initial Power Punch, meaning they struggle against high-hitpoint buildings such as the Builder Hall, Crushers, or Storages.
If these buildings block the path to key defenses, the Boxer Giants will take too long to clear them, leaving support troops vulnerable to enemy defenses.
Target Pathways with Low-HP Buildings
Deploy Boxer Giants where they can quickly break through structures like Army Camps, Firecrackers, or Collectors, allowing them to reach important defenses faster.
This prevents support troops like Cannon Carts or Sneaky Archers from getting stalled behind unnecessary targets.
Pair with Support Troops
Use Cannon Carts to target defenses over walls while Boxer Giants clear the way.
Sneaky Archers can assist by sniping buildings from a distance, reducing distractions for Boxer Giants.
Use the Boxer Block Ability Wisely
If a Crusher or Mega Tesla is in the Boxer Giant’s path, activate Boxer Block at the right moment to negate heavy damage while they continue advancing.
This ability helps them survive longer and ensures that other troops can follow through safely.
Why This Matters
Ensures Boxer Giants reach defenses quickly without getting stalled.
Keeps support troops focused on their role instead of getting stuck on tanky buildings.
Maximizes the Boxer Giants’ damage absorption and Power Punch effectiveness.
Positioning and choosing the right entry points can make the difference between a successful push to the core defenses or a stalled attack that fails to break through.
Defensive Strategies
Boxer Giants are durable melee units that can soak up damage and clear defenses, but they have weaknesses that can be exploited defensively. Using a well-structured base layout and traps can help neutralize their impact before they break through critical defenses.
Walls
Surrounding defenses with Walls can slow down Boxer Giants significantly.
Since their DPS is low after the first hit, they will take time to break through, allowing splash damage defenses like Multi Mortars and Roasters to deal consistent damage.
Walls also delay Boxer Giants from reaching Crushers and Mega Teslas, increasing their chances of being eliminated before they become a threat.
Push Traps
Push Traps can be used strategically to disrupt the attack path of Boxer Giants.
Pushing them behind weaker support troops can cause their tank role to fail, exposing Cannon Carts or Sneaky Archers to enemy defenses.
Push Traps can also force Boxer Giants into the core of the base, where Crushers and Mega Teslas can eliminate them quickly.
High Hitpoint Buildings
Placing high-hitpoint buildings (such as Storages and the Builder Hall) in front of defenses can cause support troops to get distracted.
This forces Cannon Carts, Sneaky Archers, or Drop Ships to waste time attacking tanky buildings instead of defenses.
Boxer Giants will continue advancing, but without support, they become vulnerable to defensive firepower.
Engineered gaps in Walls can funnel Boxer Giants into high-damage areas, forcing them into Crushers or Mega Mines.
Crushers
One of the best counters for Boxer Giants due to its high melee damage.
Since Boxer Giants must engage the Crusher directly, they are guaranteed to take damage unless they activate their Boxer Block ability at the right moment.
Two Crushers placed near each other or protected by Walls can eliminate multiple Boxer Giants before they deal significant damage.
If the base design forces Boxer Giants to split up or path around the Crusher, they lose their effectiveness as a tanking unit.
Key Takeaways for Defense
Use Walls to slow down Boxer Giants and expose them to damage.
Push Traps can separate them from support troops or force them into dangerous areas.
High-hitpoint buildings distract Cannon Carts and Archers, leaving Boxer Giants exposed.
Crushers are the best direct counter but require good placement and protection.
A well-designed base with smart trap placement and defensive layering can severely weaken Boxer Giant attacks, forcing attackers to adjust their strategies.
Synergies
Air Troops:
Power Punch is a useful ability for Boxer Giants when dealing with air-targeting defenses.
Boxer Giants can use their Power Punch to destroy defenses like Air Bombs or seeking Air Mines, creating a safer path for air units to clear the rest of the base.
This allows Air Troops such as Minions, Baby Dragons, or Lava Hounds to be deployed without worrying about air-targeting defenses, resulting in a smoother attack strategy for air-based armies.
By taking out these air defenses early, Boxer Giants enable support air troops to focus on other threats without being distracted by defensive units like Air Sweepers or Air Bombs.
Crushers and Mega Teslas:
The Boxer Block ability is particularly effective against high-damage Crushers and Mega Teslas, which can quickly eliminate Boxer Giants if left unchecked.
Boxer Block grants temporary invulnerability, allowing Boxer Giants to tank damage from Crushers and Mega Teslas without taking significant hits.
This ability can be used strategically to push through heavy defenses in the late stages of the attack, ensuring the Boxer Giant survives long enough to clear the path for other units.
The timing of Boxer Block is critical — using it at the right moment can turn the tide of the battle by allowing Boxer Giants to remain on the battlefield longer, protecting your other units and avoiding destruction from powerful defenses.
However, the Boxer Block ability can only be activated once per battle, so it’s important to use it in the most vulnerable areas where the Boxer Giant will face heavy hits from Crushers or Mega Teslas.
Key Takeaways:
Use Power Punch to deal with air-targeting defenses early, and save Boxer Block for when the Boxer Giant is facing high-damage threats like Crushers and Mega Teslas.
Power Punch helps Boxer Giants eliminate air defenses, clearing a path for Air Troops to succeed in the attack.
Boxer Block mitigates the damage from Crushers and Mega Teslas, allowing Boxer Giants to serve as durable tanks for the attack.
Cannon Cart and Battle Machine:
The Boxer Giant and Cannon Cart combination is one of the most effective ground-based attack strategies in the Builder Base. Boxer Giants serve as tanks, absorbing damage and triggering traps, while Cannon Carts provide high single-target damage from behind. The ideal army composition depends on whether the Battle Machine is available.
Balanced Army (General Use) – 2-3 Army Camps of Boxer Giants, Remaining Cannon Carts
This setup provides a good balance between tanking and firepower.
With at least two camps of Boxer Giants, they can absorb heavy fire and protect Cannon Carts long enough to take out defenses.
Works well in most situations where base layouts have multiple defensive layers requiring a sustained push.
Battle Machine Available – 2 Army Camps of Boxer Giants, 4 Army Camps of Cannon Carts
The Battle Machine acts as an additional tank, reducing the need for extra Boxer Giants.
With more Cannon Carts, damage output increases significantly, helping clear defenses faster.
Ideal for high-damage strategies, allowing faster base destruction before time runs out.
Battle Machine Upgrading – 3 Army Camps of Boxer Giants, 3 Army Camps of Cannon Carts
Without the Battle Machine, additional Boxer Giants are needed for extra tanking.
This setup ensures Cannon Carts remain protected long enough to clear bases.
Useful when attacking bases with Crushers or Multi Mortars, which can quickly eliminate Cannon Carts if unprotected.
Deployment Strategy
Deploy Boxer Giants first to soak damage and trigger traps.
Follow up with Cannon Carts at a safe distance, allowing them to destroy defenses.
Keep troop spacing in mind to avoid splash damage from Multi Mortars, Lava Launchers, and Roasters.
Use the Battle Machine (if available) to tank additional damage and clear high-value defenses.
This composition provides a flexible and reliable attack strategy, allowing for strong defense clearing and efficient base destruction in Builder Base battles.
