Clash of Clans February Update: Hero Equipment Nerfs and Buffs
Clash of Clans' February update brings nerfs and buffs to hero equipment, including changes to Barbarian King, Grand Warden, and Royal Champion.

Clash of Clans is gearing up for a significant shake-up in the hero equipment landscape with its February update. A series of buffs and nerfs aim to balance overpowered combos and underused items, ensuring a fair and exciting experience for all players. Here's a breakdown of what's changing.
Nerfs
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Barbarian King’s Earthquake Boots: These boots, especially when paired with Spiky Ball, dominated high-level play. To restore balance, the damage to buildings has been reduced, and the ability will no longer affect Skeleton Trap skeletons, increasing the challenge for players.
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Grand Warden’s Fireball: The radius upgrade now unlocks at a higher level, aligning its power with competitive fairness.
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Royal Champion’s Electro Boots: A slight reduction in strength aims to curb their overwhelming dominance, especially when paired with Invisibility Spells, which also face a minor duration reduction.
Buffs
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Barbarian King: Both Vampstache and Barbarian Puppet receive upgrades, making them more appealing for players seeking viable alternatives.
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Archer Queen: Archer Puppet gets a boost, providing a strong starting option for players experimenting with Queen Equipment.
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Grand Warden’s Life Gem: Designed to suit larger troop compositions, this buff aims to integrate the gem into diverse strategies.
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Royal Champion’s Royal Gem: With its low usage, this buff seeks to make it more attractive, especially for beginners.
Deliberations on Lavaloon Puppet
While many players have requested improvements to the Grand Warden’s Lavaloon Puppet, the Clash of Clans team has chosen to wait. The current strength with Dragon attacks and the time needed for players to unlock its full potential were cited as reasons for holding off on changes.
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These updates reflect a commitment to ensuring a dynamic, balanced experience for Clash of Clans players. By fine-tuning overpowered equipment and empowering overlooked ones, the developers continue to adapt the game to its ever-evolving player base.