Clash Royale Launches Merge Tactics: All Troops, Traits, and Modifiers Listed

Clash Royale is adapting and bringing in a new seasonal mode, designed specifically to give you a completely different option to play with your favorite cards. It’s time to put real-time bridge battles aside (for now) and step into a mode that is much more strategic, calculated and refreshing instead. We are excited to show you Merge Tactics, a turn-based battle mode that integrates tactics, troop synergies, and seasonal character to develop a new competitive experience in the Clash Royale world.

Clash Royale New Game Mode: Merge Tactics

A new Game Mode is coming with the next update! You’ll still be playing with your Cards, but in a completely different way, you’ll be building a team, bouncing up Traits, and strategizing your next move in a way that helps you win.

New Event Clash Royale: Merge Tactics!

Merge Tactics is a turn-based, seasonal Mode where 4 players face off in fast-paced Battles, each building a team from classic Clash Royale Troops.

In this mode, the action unfolds in turns, not in real time. Each round is split into two parts: the Deploy Phase and the Battle Phase.

During the Deploy Phase, you’ll strategize and make choices—like managing Elixir, placing Troops, and merging them to strengthen your team. Then, in the Battle Phase, those Troops face off automatically against other players' teams. This cycle repeats over several rounds, keeping the pace quick but tactical. Jump in anytime to watch other players' Battles and plan your next move.

• Objective: Be the last one standing.

• Battle Length: 5–8 minutes

Rewards

Here are the rewards players will be able to claim. Crowns: Earn a Crown for every round you win. Battle Rewards: Finish in 1st or 2nd place to unlock your Battle Rewards

This Mode is NOT about Bridge Spam—it’s about building your Team, reading your opponents, and outlasting them.

A Seasonal Game Mode & Elixir Details

Each season brings a fresh mix of Troops, Traits, Modifiers, and Cosmetics, keeping gameplay varied and exciting. The first season kicks off without a set end date to allow feedback and adjustments based on player response.

Your opinions matter, feedback will help determine if more seasons come and what they look like. So merge in, give it a try, and share your thoughts on social media.

Elixir is what you use to get Troops and build up your Team. You buy Troops by tapping or dragging them from the Shop to the Arena. You earn 4 Elixir at the end of each round, Selling a Troop gives back its Elixir cost, minus 1, and Each Troop’s Elixir cost is adjusted for Merge Tactics

Troops and Traits

When this game it's launched, it will have 20 Clash Royale Troops, who will each act with their original in-game powers. By combining duplicates, you can take a Troop from 1-star to 4-stars, and they will become much more powerful. 

Troop upgrades (which can be done through your card collection) have a +2% stat increase per level. Between rounds you will select and build from 3 random Troops taken from a shared pool, so what you build also affects your opponents. 

Each of the Troops has 2 Traits, so the more you stack the same Trait, the more powerful the effect.

Troop List by Elixir Cost

2-Elixir

• Knight (Noble & Juggernaut)
   

• Archers (Clan & Ranger)
   

• Goblins (Goblin & Assassin)
   

• Spear Goblins (Goblin & Thrower)
   

• Bomber (Undead & Thrower)
   

• Barbarians (Clan & Brawler)

3-Elixir

• Valkyrie (Clan & Avenger)
   

• P.E.K.K.A (Ace & Juggernaut)
   

• Prince (Noble & Brawler)
   

• Giant Skeleton (Undead & Brawler)
   

• Dart Goblin (Goblin & Ranger)
   

• Executioner (Ace & Thrower)

4-Elixir

• Princess (Noble & Ranger)
   

• Bandit (Ace & Brawler)
   

• Goblin Machine (Goblin & Juggernaut)

5-Elixir

• Skeleton King (Undead & Juggernaut)
   

• Golden Knight (Noble & Assassin)
   

Traits Breakdown

Each Trait brings unique bonuses. Some are offensive, others defensive or support-based. Traits include: Ace, Assassin, Avenger, Brawler, Clan, Goblin, Juggernaut, Noble, Ranger, Thrower, Undead

Stacking these traits brings compounding effects. For instance: 4 Juggernauts grant shields and bonuses to units behind them, 3 Rangers attack faster per hit, and 4 Undead curse multiple enemies and gain huge damage boosts

Rulers – Your New Commanders

Rulers don’t fight but act as your HQ. They hold your health and deal damage to others when you win a round.

Available Rulers

Available rulers are  Royale King: Royal Commission – Losing a round gives you +4 Elixir and Spirit Empress: Fusion Foresight – Each merge gives you +1 bonus Elixir

Modifiers

Modifiers spice up battles with unpredictable twists. Each battle includes one random Modifier, influencing all players.

Examples by League Tier

           Bronze II:

• Big Bucks, Bigger Team, Legacy
  Bronze III:

• Party Time, Rare Star, Epic Star
  Silver I-III:

• Hit Speed buffs, Reflection Damage, Free Troops
  Gold I-III:

• Troop duplicators, Bench effects, Discounted Shop
  Diamond:

• Smart Trades, Ascension boosts, Guaranteed 2-Stars
   

Stay adaptive and build your team around the Modifier in play.

Merge Tactics' Bigger Impact

Merge Tactics isn’t just a new mode—it’s laying the groundwork for future innovations in Clash Royale. 3D Characters: First time in Clash Royale. Improved visual and animations. Possibility of skins and custom VFX. Updates to deploy quicker Modular Updates to modes of the game. Depending on if the community accepts 3D models, they could be added to the base game.

Merge Tactics isn't just a standalone venture; it's a bold step into an entirely new tier in Clash Royale. No longer does success rest solely on reflexes or when you bridge-push. Instead, it's all about planning, synergy, and strategy for the long haul! With 20 Troops, 11 Traits, a plethora of Modifiers, and continual seasonal content, this mode is meant to be both replayable and a fresh experience.