"These fiery beasts can't resist chasing after Air Defenses, providing excellent protection for other troops. Once destroyed, they erupt into many smaller, weaker menaces." The Lava Hound is a high-hitpoint aerial tank with low damage and moderate speed. It is unlocked at Dark Barracks level 6. The Lava Hound is a fiery, canine beast with a pair of small wings. It is encased with multiple hardened rock plates over its body and lava flows through every seam. When defeated, the Lava Hound explodes