The Lava Hound is an aerial tank in Clash of Clans known for its high hit-point attacks.
It is unlocked at dark barracks level 6.
Currently, it has 7 levels in the game.
And, after unlocking it many people get confused about the upgrade cost and time of the Lava Hound.
But worry not, here I am to help you with the issue.
I summarised the upgrade cost and corresponding upgrade time of the Lava Hound in a tabular form so that you don’t need to do any math at all.
Along with the table, I've explained the data in simple words to help you understand it better.
So, without any further ado, let's dive right into it!
Lava Hound Upgrade Cost and Upgrade Time in Clash of Clans
The following table lists the required data:
| Lava Hound level | Upgrade Cost (Dark Elixir) | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | 14,000 | 2 days |
| 2 to 3 | 21,500 | 2 days 12 hours |
| 3 to 4 | 42,500 | 3 days |
| 4 to 5 | 60,000 | 4 days |
| 5 to 6 | 80,000 | 7 days |
| 6 to 7 | 200,000 | 8 days |
The data in the above table can be interpreted as:
- Lava Hound of level 1 can be upgraded to level 2 by spending 14,000 Dark Elixir and 2 days of time.
- To upgrade Lava Hound from level 2 to 3, you will need 21,500 Dark Elixir and 2 days 12 hours of time.
- Upgrading your Lava Hound from level 3 to level 4 requires 42,500 Dark Elixir and 3 days of time!
- Lava Hound of level 4 can be upgraded to level 5 by spending 60,000 Dark Elixir and 4 days time.
- To upgrade your Lava Hound from level 5 to 6, you will require 80,000 Dark Elixir and 7 days!
- To max out your Lava Hound by upgrading from level 6 to 7, you will need 200,000 Dark Elixir and 8 days of time!
Conclusion
In this article, I have listed the upgrade cost and upgrade time of Lava Hound.
I’ll also update the data in this article if any number changes in the game in the future.
Also, please note: I've updated the data in this post. The entire data in this post is up-to-date as of 3 September 2025.
Tell me in the comments about your current level of lava hounds, and if you have already maxed it out.
Also let me know if you have any questions.
I've also written an article in which I've listed the upgrade cost, and corresponding upgrade time of Wizard Tower. You can read it here.