Merge Tactics

Merge Tactics
Developer	Supercell
Publisher	Supercell
Platforms	iOS, Android
Release	July 2025
Genre	Auto battler / Strategy
Mode	Multiplayer (4-player free-to-play)

Merge Tactics is a game mode in Clash Royale, developed and published by Supercell. Introduced in July 2025, it blends auto-battler mechanics with troop-merging strategy within the existing Clash Royale game app. ^[1]

Overview

Merge Tactics is a four-player free-for-all mode in which players compete in rounds until only one player remains. The mode becomes available to players who reach Arena 3 and is presented as a distinct seasonal mode with its own rewards track.

Gameplay

Matches in Merge Tactics are played over repeated rounds; each round consists of two main phases:

• Deploy phase — players spend Elixir to summon troops, sell units, merge identical troops to increase their level and stats, and arrange units on the bench/board.
• Battle phase — troops fight automatically; outcomes reduce player HP based on surviving enemy forces.

Key mechanics include:

• Elixir: The resource is used to summon troops; players earn Elixir each round and when selling/merging units (depending on the ruler) recover some Elixir.
• Merging: Identical troops with same number of stars will be merged (e.g., two 1-star troops → one 2-star troop) to increase stats and ability.
• Traits: The troops carry traits (for example, Juggernaut, Undead, etc.) that provide bonuses when certain counts are met.
• Rulers: Before a match players select a ruler that grants passive abilities during that match.
• Modifiers: Special rule sets that temporarily alter gameplay in Merge Tactics.

The goal is to be the last player standing. Players drop out when their HP reaches zero.

Modifiers, Traits, and Rulers

Troops in Merge Tactics are adaptations of existing Clash Royale cards with adjusted costs and stats for the mode. Modifiers decide how each match will progress using some kind of reward/rule for the players. Troops have traits which can create synergies when multiple different units with the same trait are played. Rulers are match-wide champions that bestow passive bonuses or abilities. ^[2]

Seasonal structure and rewards

Merge Tactics runs on a seasonal schedule aligned with Clash Royale seasons. Progression is tracked separately with a rewards track (Starsteel/seasonal road) offering cosmetic items, new Rulers, and other season-exclusive rewards.

Balance and updates

Since launch, the mode has received patches to adjust traits, troop stats, and Ruler abilities to improve balance and refresh the meta. New troops and traits have been periodically introduced.

Reception

Reception has been mixed to positive. Players praised the strategic depth introduced by merging and trait synergies, while some criticized perceived luck in unit offerings and occasional balance/performance issues.

See also

• Clash Royale
• Auto battler

References

1. Astle, Aaron (2025-07-09). "Clash Royale hits post-pandemic record of $3.8m daily revenue with new mode Merge Tactics". www.pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
2. "Clash Royale Launches Merge Tactics: All Troops, Traits, and Modifiers Listed". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

External links

• Official Clash Royale website