Clash Of Clans Goblin Builder: How To Unlock & Tips On How To Use

Get assistance with building upgrades and research tasks during the limited-time Goblin Builder event in Clash of Clans. Here's what you need to know.

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The Goblin Builder is an extra helper who will be at the Home Village in Clash of Clans for a limited time. | © Supercell

The Goblin Builder has been added to Clash of Clans after the October update. This nifty little helper can be used to assist players with building upgrades and research tasks.

Available in the game only between October 9 and December 11 during the Work For Hire event, the Goblin Builder is exactly the help most players need to advance their base development without being held back by a limited number of builders or lengthy upgrade times.

If you're interested in learning about how you can unlock the Goblin Builder in Clash of Clans and know how to use them, here are the answers you are looking for.

How To Unlock The Goblin Builder In Clash Of Clans

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You will need to spend Gems to unlock the Goblin Builder in Clash of Clans. | © Supercell

Players will need to spend Gems to get the Goblin Builder in Clash of Clans. The Gem cost depends on the construction or upgrade time of the task. The longer the upgrade time, the higher the Gem cost. However, boosts from the Season Pass can reduce the Gem cost.

The Goblin Builder can only be unlocked if the player is Town Hall level 7 or above and has all five Builders unlocked (not including B.O.B).

How To Use The Goblin Builder In Clash Of Clans

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The Goblin Builder can be used on both buildings and upgrades. | © Supercell

During the Work for Hire event, players will be able to find the Goblin Builder's workshop near the Trader's tent at the Home Village.

In essence, the Goblin Builder works as an extra builder when all the other builders are occupied. They can help with the construction and upgrading of buildings as well as perform additional research tasks at the Laboratory. Goblin Builders can only work on one item at a time.

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As mentioned earlier, Gems will need to be spent to utilize the Goblin Builder. Resources are still required to upgrade any item using this Builder. Canceling an upgrade that the Goblin Builder is working on will still refund 50% of the resources spent, but not the Gems used.

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Tap on the Goblin Builder icon to view the remaining upgrade time. | © Supercell

Players can tap on the Goblin Builder head icon at the top of the screen underneath either the Builder or Research tray to view the progress of their upgrade timers.

It's fair to note that Builder Potions will affect the upgrade speed of the Goblin Builder. Any upgrades that remain unfinished after the Work For Hire event ends will continue upgrading until the progress is complete.

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Ivan Shahran

Ivan is the Content Lead for MobileMatters and provides coverage for titles such as Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Clash Royale, and Wild Rift. In his role, he has written guides and news pieces and attended competitions such as ESL's Snapdragon Pro Series....