Village All hero upgrade costs and times at Town Hall 18
Heroes are the slowest part of any Clash of Clans village. Each one is upgraded by a builder, can't attack while upgrading, and costs millions of Dark Elixir (or Elixir for the Grand Warden). Here is the full picture for every home-village hero at Town Hall 18.
Every hero at Town Hall 18
| Hero | Max level | Cost from level 1 | Upgrade time |
|---|---|---|---|
 Barbarian King | 110 | 15.16M Dark Elixir | 403 days |
 Archer Queen | 110 | 15.16M Dark Elixir | 403 days |
 Grand Warden | 85 | 990.7M Elixir | 302 days |
 Royal Champion | 55 | 9.17M Dark Elixir | 201 days |
 Minion Prince | 95 | 12.36M Dark Elixir | 360 days |
 Dragon Duke | 25 | 5.63M Dark Elixir | 119 days |
Which hero should you upgrade first?
There's no single answer, but most experienced players follow a few rules:
- Queen first for attackers. The Archer Queen decides more attacks than any other hero.
- Warden on Elixir. The Grand Warden costs Elixir, so he can run in parallel with a Dark Elixir hero.
- Never leave a builder idle. If you can't afford the hero you want, start a cheaper one.
- Plan around war. A hero finishing the day before Clan War League is worth more than one finishing mid-war.
Hero upgrades share builders with buildings and walls, so the real question is how your builder time is split. The calculator adds it all up for your exact levels.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to max all heroes?
Upgrading every home-village hero from level 1 to its Town Hall 18 max takes about 1,789 days of builder time in total. With several builders working on heroes at once, the calendar time is much shorter.
Which hero is the most expensive?
The Barbarian King and Archer Queen have the longest level tracks and cost the most Dark Elixir overall.
