1. Great Central defense, All towers can hit all areas of the base. Even if they are just going for the trophies they will have to work for it. 2. Strong buildings protecting Said central defense 3. good use of traps, if they get past your #Door# (collectors) the walls force them to gather over 1 tile after the bomb goes off they are one hit ninjas from the towers/cannons 4. depending on which resources your trying to collect you can bring the valued ones towards the center (cannons)OR keep it flip flopped so either side they attack the will only get on gold and one elixir 5. Hope you like this set up I have had great success with it and know you will too