Leveling up an Elixir Collector (often referred to as an "Elixir Pump") in Clash of Clans primarily enhances its resource generation capabilities, allowing your village to produce Elixir faster and store more of it. This improvement is crucial for funding your army training, village upgrades, and research in the Laboratory.
Key Benefits of Upgrading Your Elixir Collector
Upgrading your Elixir Collector provides several significant advantages for your base's economy and progression:
- Increased Elixir Production Rate: Each new level of an Elixir Collector boosts the amount of Elixir it generates per hour. This means you accumulate resources more quickly, reducing the time needed to save up for expensive upgrades or troop training.
- Greater Storage Capacity: Higher-level Elixir Collectors can hold a larger total amount of Elixir before they become full and stop producing. This allows you to go longer between collections, which is particularly useful if you are not actively playing the game frequently.
- Automatic Collection Upon Upgrade: When you initiate an upgrade for an Elixir Collector, any Elixir that has already been produced but not yet collected will be automatically gathered and added to your Elixir Storages.
- Important Note: If your Elixir Storages are already at their maximum capacity when the uncollected Elixir is automatically gathered, any excess Elixir will be lost. It's advisable to ensure you have sufficient storage space before starting an upgrade to maximize efficiency.
- Temporary Production Halt: While an Elixir Collector is undergoing an upgrade, it temporarily ceases all Elixir production. The duration of this pause depends on the upgrade time, which increases with higher levels.
Strategic Considerations for Elixir Collector Upgrades
Upgrading Elixir Collectors is a long-term investment that pays dividends over time. Prioritizing these upgrades early can significantly boost your passive resource income, helping you progress faster in the game. However, remember the temporary halt in production and plan your upgrades strategically, perhaps staggering them to maintain some level of continuous Elixir flow.
For more detailed information on specific levels and their stats, you can refer to resources like the Elixir Collector page on the Clash of Clans Wiki.
