[header] How to protect your village in clash of clans [title] Build walls effectively. [step] The first aspect to a great defense base in clash of clans using all of your walls, and using the walls effectively. At lower levels you won't have a lot of wall to build so you want to put your most valuable resources inside your walls. 
[substeps] At the beginning of your village your three biggest resources are your elixir and gold storages, and your town hall. For defense minded players, the town hall is your most valued asset.