Clash of Clans: Every Dark Spell Explained

Dark Spells in Clash of Clans offer unique tactical power without taking up much space. Whether you want to weaken defenses, slow troops, or summon bats mid-battle, these spells bring a punch despite their lower housing space.

Unlike Elixir Spells, Dark Spells are brewed using Dark Elixir and become available once you unlock the Dark Spell Factory. Over the years, Supercell has introduced several game-changing options — and with the recent addition of the Ice Block Spell, it's time to break down what each one does and how to use them.

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Summary – Every Dark Spell Explained

• Poison Spell: Deals damage over time to enemy troops and slows them down. The damage ramps up the longer they stay in the poison cloud.

• Earthquake Spell: Damages buildings (except storage) and destroys any wall with four casts. Repeated use on the same structure reduces its effect.

• Haste Spell: Speeds up troop movement without boosting damage. Especially useful for fast-paced air raids.

• Skeleton Spell: Summons a group of weak Skeletons anywhere on the battlefield—great for distraction or support.

• Bat Spell: Spawns bats that target defenses first. They avoid other buildings and units until all defenses are destroyed.

• Overgrowth Spell: Temporarily disables buildings by turning them invisible and invulnerable. Doesn’t affect troops, traps, or walls.

• Ice Block Spell: Freezes your own troops to make them immune to most damage, while stopping them from moving or attacking temporarily.Slows troops and defenses with a lingering chill effect.

Poison Spell

Unlocked at Town Hall 8, the Poison Spell is the first Dark Spell players get access to. It deals damage over time to enemy troops—including Clan Castle reinforcements, Heroes, and Skeletons—while also slowing them down significantly.

The longer a unit stays inside the poison's radius, the more damage it takes. Even after enemies exit the radius, the effect lingers for 6 seconds. It doesn’t affect buildings, but it's deadly for swarm troops.

Earthquake Spell

Unlocked with a level 2 Dark Spell Factory (TH8), the Earthquake Spell damages structures in a percentage-based manner—walls included. Four Earthquake Spells are enough to destroy any wall, regardless of its level.

It doesn’t damage troops, but works well when combined with Lightning Spells to take down defensive structures. The spell has diminishing returns if used repeatedly on the same target, so always drop the highest-level ones first.

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Haste Spell

The Haste Spell becomes available at TH9 and Dark Spell Factory level 3. It gives a massive speed boost to units, helping them reach targets faster—especially helpful for Balloons and other slower troops.

Unlike the Rage Spell, it doesn’t increase attack power, but it makes up for that with lower housing space and quicker movement buffs. Heroes only receive 50% of the speed boost.

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Skeleton Spell

Unlocked at TH9 (Dark Spell Factory level 4), the Skeleton Spell summons a bunch of small but useful skeletons anywhere on the battlefield. They're great for distracting defenses or taking out isolated heroes.

They don’t trigger traps or Clan Castle troops, and they do less damage to resource-heavy buildings like the Town Hall.

Bat Spell

Available from Town Hall 10 onward, the Bat Spell releases a stream of bats over time that prioritize defenses. They're fragile but can wreak havoc once splash damage defenses are cleared.

Bats avoid non-defensive targets while defenses remain, and ignore units like Heroes unless all buildings are gone. They also deal reduced damage to storage-type buildings, including the Giga Tesla and Giga Inferno.

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Overgrowth Spell

Introduced at TH12, the Overgrowth Spell temporarily disables buildings by covering them in vines. Affected structures become invisible, untargetable, and immune to all damage.

Walls, traps, heroes, and defending troops remain active. It's great for bypassing strong defenses or redirecting troop targeting, and leaves behind debris that the defender can clear post-battle.

Ice Block Spell

Unlocked at Town Hall 14, the Ice Block Spell freezes friendly units within its radius. While frozen, these troops can't move or attack, but take significantly less damage.

It doesn’t affect enemies and only works on troops present at the moment of deployment. Some units, like Siege Machines, are immune, and the spell doesn’t stack with other protection abilities like the Eternal Tome.

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FAQs About Dark Spells in Clash of Clans

Q: When do you unlock the Dark Spell Factory?

A: You unlock the Dark Spell Factory at Town Hall 8, which allows you to brew and use Dark Spells in your attacks.

Q: Can you combine multiple Dark Spells in one attack?

A: Yes! You can take different Dark Spells into battle alongside Elixir Spells for complex strategies.

Q: Which Dark Spell is best for Clan Wars?

A: Poison and Bat Spells are often clutch picks in Clan Wars, but the best choice depends on your army comp and enemy base.

Q: Are Dark Spells worth upgrading?

A: Absolutely. Higher levels mean more damage, longer durations, or more units (like Skeletons or Bats), which can turn a raid in your favor.

Q: What makes Dark Spells different from Elixir Spells?

A: They take less space, use Dark Elixir to brew, and typically focus on support or control rather than raw damage.

Final Words

Dark Spells may cost less space, but their impact is undeniable. Whether you're disabling defenses, swarming the field, or speeding up a push, each spell has a place in your loadout. Mastering when and where to use them is what separates casual attackers from top-tier strategists.

With new additions like Ice Block and Overgrowth, expect even more creative attacks to dominate Clan Wars and Legends League in 2025.

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