Hey Chief,
In the February Clash of Clans Update, we’re rolling out some balance changes to Hero Equipment and the Invisibility Spell. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s changing and why, so you can adjust your strategies accordingly.
▶️Hero Equipment: What’s Changing
🔨 Nerfs
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Barbarian King’s Earthquake Boots
- Changes: Reduced damage to buildings and no longer affects Skeleton Trap skeletons.
- Reason: The Earthquake Boots and Spiky Ball combo was dominating high-level play. This adjustment aims to make it less overwhelming while still effective.
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Grand Warden’s Fireball
- Changes: The final radius upgrade is now unlocked at a higher Equipment level.
- Reason: To balance its impact in competitive battles, ensuring the Fireball doesn’t feel too overpowered.
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Royal Champion’s Electro Boots
- Changes: Damage reduced slightly, and the Invisibility Spell’s duration is reduced by 0.25 seconds per level.
- Reason: The boots were too strong, becoming a go-to option. This tweak makes them more balanced while keeping their synergy with the Invisibility Spell intact.
🔥 Buffs
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Barbarian King’s Vampstache
- Changes: Increased effectiveness.
- Reason: Vampstache hasn’t been as popular as other options, and this boost should make it more viable.
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Barbarian King’s Barbarian Puppet
- Changes: Buffed stats.
- Reason: Designed as a starter option, this change makes it a better choice for newer players.
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Archer Queen’s Archer Puppet
- Changes: Increased strength.
- Reason: Like the Barbarian Puppet, this aims to help beginners get comfortable with Equipment.
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Grand Warden’s Life Gem
- Changes: Buffed to improve overall utility.
- Reason: It lagged behind other Warden options. This update should make it more appealing, especially for larger armies.
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Royal Champion’s Royal Gem
- Changes: Enhanced stats.
- Reason: It’s been the least-used option for the Royal Champion. This adjustment should make it more practical for early-stage play.
Quick Rundown of February 2025 Update
| Hero | Equipment | Buff/Nerf | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK | Earthquake Boots | Nerf | Reduce building damage (60% → 40%) and remove bonus damage to skeletons. |
| GW | Fireball | Nerf | Last radius upgrade moved to Equipment level 24. |
| RC | Electro Boots | Nerf | Reduce self-healing (60 → 45) and area damage (250 → 200). |
| BK | Vampstache | Buff | Increase passive DPS (68 → 120). |
| BK | Barbarian Puppet | Buff | Boost hero base stats by 10%. |
| AQ | Archer Puppet | Buff | Boost hero base stats by 10%. |
| GW | Life Gem | Buff | Boost hero base stats by 10% and increase max HP cap for larger troops. |
| RC | Royal Gem | Buff | Increase HP buff by 50% and improve DPS boost. |
What About Lavaloon Puppet?
We’ve noticed that the Grand Warden’s Lavaloon Puppet has a low usage rate, but we’re holding off on any buffs for now. Here’s why:
- It performs well when upgraded, especially in Dragon-heavy strategies.
- New Equipment often takes time for players to explore its full potential.
That said, we’re monitoring its performance and may revisit it in the future.
These changes aim to keep gameplay balanced and fun for everyone. Let us know what you think once you try them out
