As an elite Clash of Clans player with over 5 years logged raiding villages, few milestones ever brought me as much satisfaction as unlocking that 6th master builder.
Finally having another set of hands to churn out upgrades brought my village progress to entirely new levels. My builder hut island has never been livelier!
However, the v23 "Builders‘ Village 2" update completely shifted the method to obtain the extra builder. As someone passionate about efficient base development, I was determined to conquer the new tasks as quickly as possible.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll share everything I learned for succeeding in Builder Base 2 on the journey to 6 builders, including:
- Battle tactics and strategic advice from an expert raider
- Statistical upgrade analysis with costs/times
- Efficient magic item and builder management
- Step-by-step roadmap to unlock the 6th
Let‘s get into mastering Builder Base 2.0 to earn the ultimate village efficiency boost!
Why I Was Driven to Unlock the 6th as Fast as Possible
Before we dive into the nitty gritty upgrade details, I first want to explain why unlocking that 6th builder was such a priority for my gameplay.
As someone devoted to base efficiency, I always had all 5 of my builders constantly producing resources or upgrading gear. No breaks!
But having 5 builders also meant inevitable downtime while waiting for 1 to free up. And I watched with envy as clanmates with 6 builders always made faster progress.
After crunching the numbers, I realized an extra builder means 1 less day of production downtime per build cycle.
For example, with 5 builders on 2 week upgrades, it takes 10 days after they all finish for the cycle to renew. But with 6 builders, that renewal downtime is reduced to just 9 days!
This means roughly 10% faster continuous upgrading of my main village! 🏗️
Additionally, getting that last builder freed up starts an entirely new upgrade cycle. So in total daily production potential is boosted over 15% by having 6 instead of 5 builders.
That math was all the convincing I needed. The 6th builder was mandatory to feed my obsession with max efficiency! ⚡⚡
Now let‘s get into the nitty gritty of the new BB2 process so you too can enjoy an unstoppable team of 6 master builders!
Builder Base 2.0 Update Changes 6th Builder Unlock Method
The old 4000 trophy push route no longer works. Instead, a set of 4 major upgrade tasks unlocks the 6th:
- Upgrade to Builder Hall level 9
- Get a defense to level 9
- Battle Machine hero to level 30
- Any troop to max level 18
In addition, all upgrades now cost Builder gold instead of the normal currencies. This is only earned from winning battles.
Let‘s break down the gear up grind…
Reaching Builder Hall 9
While getting to Builder Hall 7 is easy, the last few levels are by far the hardest. Here are the key steps and costs:
| Builder Hall | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| Level 7 | 4,000,000 gold | 10 days |
| Level 8 | 6,000,000 gold | 14 days |
| Level 9 | 7,000,000 gold | 14 days |
Total Cost to BH9: 17,000,000 gold across 38 days if going sequential.
That‘s a ton of precious builder gold! 💰 We‘ll strategize the best ways to farm it later.
I chose to rush my builder hall level up before anything else, leaving defenses low level temporarily. The gear is needed ASAP to then complete tasks.
Level 9 Defense Upgrade
With Builder Hall 9 unlocked, now tackle defense upgrades. I recommend traps first due to low cost:
| Defense | Level 9 Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| Push Trap | 4,500,000 gold | 11 days |
| Guard Post | 15,000,000 gold | 14 days |
Traps are by far the cheapest route! Use magic items to speed them along.
Battle Machine Level 30 Hero
Now for everyone‘s favorite angry dwarf robot wielding neon hammers!
| Battle Machine Level | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 → 26 | 1,000,000 gold | 3 days |
| 26 → 27 | 1,000,000 gold | 3 days |
| 27 → 28 | 1,000,000 gold | 3 days |
| 28 → 29 | 1,000,000 gold | 3 days |
| 29 → 30 | 1,000,000 gold | 3 days |
Total: 5,000,000 gold & 15 days to take Battle Machine from 25 → 30
Make sure to use Magic Items between each multi-day level to avoid any builder downtime. More details on efficient magic item usage coming up!
Troop Level 18
Finally, upgrade a troop to max level. Choices like Cannon Carts and Beta Minions unlock major DPS boosts:
| Troop Level | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 → 17 | 1,250,000 gold | 2 days |
| 17 → 18 | 1,250,000 gold | 2 days |
Total: 2,500,000 gold & 4 days to take a troop 16 → 18
I chose Beta Minions for the air destruction to plow through enemy Builder Halls! 🛡️
Unlocking 6th Builder
The final step costs 800,000 gold with no wait time. Enjoy your new heavily bearded builder buddy!
Now let‘s get into optimizing your village efficiency…
Optimizing Your Builders & Magic Items
Making good use of both your builders and any magic items is key to quickly completing the 6th builder tasks.
Prioritize your master builder on the longer and more expensive upgrades like the Battle Machine hero levels. Try to avoid ever having him sitting idle!
For magic items, target key times when starting a multi-day upgrade to reduce total wait time. For example, use a Builder Potion when beginning the 11 day trap upgrade.
In addition, stack Runes back-to-back on big upgrades like Gear-Ups to immediately finish and move to the next. There is no benefit spacing out Rune usage.
Finally, gear up multiple defenses at once if you have spare builders. Building tasks can be done simultaneously!
Follow these tips to operate an efficient village factory churning out gear ups 24/7. Now let‘s talk attacking…
Attacking for Stars and Gold in Builder Base 2
The new star bonus loot system means actively raiding both player and NPC bases. But wins can be tricky with balanced matchmaking.
Make sure you master fundamentals like funneling and pull/push deployment. Also experiment to find a troop composition that best suits your playstyle.
I personally love using Super Archers to shred defenses from long range, while sending in beta minions right after to devastate buildings. But tanky cannon cart formations can also overwhelm bases.
Most importantly, learn to expertly leverage your Battle Machine hero ability for key snipes or horde clearouts. Timing is everything – don‘t waste his power hitting walls! 🤖⚡
Practice makes perfect. Review your attack replays to spot improvement opportunities. Consistent wins will rack up that precious builder gold!
For base building strategy, I recommend a spread layout leaving your townhall exposed. Losing defenses but securing 1 or 2 stars from an opponent is ideal.
Now what happens after finally unlocking the master 6th builder? Let‘s take a look…
Enjoying the Builder Base 2.0 End Game
Upgrading to 6 total builders in your main village is a special kind of rush. Empty gold and elixir storages have never been so exciting!
All six immediately begin churning out upgrades and won‘t stop until storages are drained. Then they swiftly move on to the next projects in queue.
My key recommendation is to keep your lab researching at all times. Even if builders are momentarily capped waiting on funds, keep pumping out stronger troop levels.
This maximizes efficiency by avoiding any potential gaps between upgrades completion and starting new ones.
In addition, make sure you take advantage of season bank loot if it becomes available while builders are working. Even if storages are full, excess goes to the bank.
Follow these professional tips of high-level play to make the most out of your newfound 6 bonder productivity!
Final Thoughts
And that covers everything you need to know to unlock the special 6th builder in Builder Base 2 and kick your clash upgrades into overdrive!
Conquering the new BB2 update tasks and boosting builder count takes time, skill, and dedication. But the village efficiency payoff is oh so worth it.
Over the years, I‘ve shared many strategies and secrets for tackling tough challenges in Clash of Clans. But few tips ever made as big an impact on my enjoyment of the game as unlocking that 6th hut!
So upgrade fearlessly, attack relentlessly, and get ready to meet the latest bearded addition to your builder squad! As always, share your triumphant moment with me when you finally get there.
Now if you‘ll excuse me, I have some defenses to gear up before tomorrow‘s raid weekend. These 6 builders need to keep hitting the gym! 💪