In this guide, we'll explain how to best use the Ice Block Spell in Clash of Clans and detail its stats so you know how it works!
Introduced in the Let's Get Crafty update, the Ice Block Spell is the seventh Dark Elixir Spell that you can currently unlock in Clash of Clans. This chilling concoction, which occupies 1 Housing Space, can be unlocked when you upgrade your Dark Spell Factory to Level 7.
When deployed, it briefly encapsulates your troops in a protective icy barrier, which blocks out a large amount of incoming damage. It's ideal for distracting enemy base defenses and troops. It also buys the rest of your army time to strike the enemy without confrontation.
How the Ice Block Spell Works in Clash of Clans
The Ice Block Spell temporarily freezes all allied troops within the Spell's radius. During that time, friendly troops cannot attack, but can still be attacked by enemies. However, your troops will receive a significantly reduced amount of damage.
Only troops caught in the area of effect (AoE) when the Spell is first deployed will be affected by this freezing effect. This means that any other friendly troop that enters the area (after the Spell's deployment) won't be frozen and will be able to move freely. They won't receive the damage reduction effect either.
Siege Machines, underground troops (like the Miner), and spawned troops (like Skeletons from the Witch) will not be affected by the Spell.
Tips on How to Use the Ice Block Spell
As the Ice Block Spell can reduce incoming damage, the role it plays in your army composition is best-suited towards being a Support Spell. This means it's effective in assisting and enhancing your army's battle performance.
We recommend deploying the Ice Block Spell on high-HP troops such as Golems, Lava Hounds, or Yetis. Send these types of Troops deep into the enemy's base (if possible), get them to distract the enemy's powerful base defenses or Heroes, and then deploy the Spell. After this, send in your hard-hitting troops, such as Dragons or Hog Riders, to take out the enemy's buildings and defenses.
The Spell's effect may be temporary, but it can buy your army a decent amount of time to deal a lethal blow.
Ice Block Spell Stats
The Ice Block Spell has 5 levels. The higher the level, the greater the damage reduction effect it provides. However, the Spell's duration stays the same at 7 seconds across all levels. Its AoE also remains at 5 tiles across all levels.
That said, you can find a detailed look at the Ice Block Spell's stats in the table below.
| Level | Damage Reduction | Laboratory Level Required | Research Cost | Research Time |
| 1 | 86% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 88% | 12 | 140,000 Dark Elixir | 10 days |
| 3 | 90% | 13 | 200,000 Dark Elixir | 12 days |
| 4 | 92% | 14 | 280,000 Dark Elixir | 14 days |
| 5 | 94% | 15 | 320,000 Dark Elixir | 16 days |
These stats may be adjusted in future balance changes or updates.