Clash Royale King’s Tower Information
The King's Tower is the important structure in Clash Royale, serving as the final line of defense. If it is destroyed, the player immediately loses the battle. Understanding how the King Tower works, when it activates, and how to use it strategically can give you a huge advantage over your opponents.

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Clash Royale King Tower, including its level scaling, activation mechanics, interactions with troops and spells, and best strategies for defense and offense.
What is the King’s Tower?
"The King's Tower is the most important tower in a battle. Don't let the enemies get to it! If it is destroyed, you lose immediately!"
The King’s Tower is located in the center back of each player’s side of the arena, behind the Crown Towers. It remains inactive at the start of the match but will start attacking once it is damaged or if one of the Crown Towers is destroyed.
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Blue Idle | Blue Active |
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Important Mechanics of the King’s Tower
- Destroying the King Tower grants an instant win in battle.
- Its attack power (Tower Power) scales with the King Level.
- From Levels 1-9, the King Tower’s hitpoints and damage increase by 7-8% per level.
- From Level 10 onward, both stats increase by 10% per level.
- It takes 4 seconds for the King Tower to activate after a Crown Tower is destroyed or it takes damage.
- Once activated, the King Tower attacks both air and ground troops, just like the Tower Princess.
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King’s Tower Attributes
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Air & Ground | 1.0 sec | 7 |
King’s Tower Stats (Per Level)
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1 | 2400 | 50 | 50 | 1 |
2 | 2568 | 54 | 54 | 2 |
3 | 2736 | 58 | 58 | 3 |
4 | 2904 | 62 | 62 | 5 |
5 | 3096 | 67 | 67 | 7 |
6 | 3312 | 72 | 72 | 10 |
7 | 3528 | 78 | 78 | 14 |
8 | 3768 | 84 | 84 | 18 |
9 | 4008 | 90 | 90 | 22 |
10 | 4392 | 99 | 99 | 26 |
11 | 4824 | 109 | 109 | 30 |
12 | 5304 | 119 | 119 | 34 |
13 | 5832 | 131 | 131 | 38 |
14 | 6408 | 144 | 144 | 42 |
15 | 7032 | 158 | 158 | 54 |
King’s Tower Activation & Strategy

How to Activate the King Tower
The King Tower starts inactive and does not attack at the beginning of a battle. It will only activate when:
- One of your Crown Towers is destroyed.
- The King Tower takes damage.
- Certain interactions occur, such as Tornado placement.
Best Ways to Activate Your Own King Tower
- Tornado + Enemy Troop: Dragging enemy units (like Hog Rider or Miner) to the King Tower using Tornado can force an early activation, helping in defense.
- Intentional Spell Hits: If an opponent misuses Fireball, Arrows, or Rocket, they might accidentally activate your King Tower, making defense easier.
Avoid Activating the Opponent's King Tower
- Don’t hit the King Tower too early with spells. Using Fireball, Arrows, or Log too soon on the King’s Tower can activate it, making the opponent’s defense much stronger.
- Be mindful of splash damage. If your Executioner, Baby Dragon, or Bowler hits the King Tower while attacking other troops, it will activate the King Tower, making future pushes harder.
Troops & Spells That Affect the King’s Tower
Building-Targeting Troops
The King’s Tower is classified as a building, meaning it can be attacked by specific troops that target buildings. These include:
- Hog Rider
- Giant & Royal Giant
- Balloon
- Electro Giant
- Lava Hound
- Golem & Golemites
- Wall Breakers
Spells That Deal Reduced Damage to Crown Towers
Some spells deal less damage to Crown Towers (including the Clash Royale King Tower).
Spell | % Damage to Crown Towers |
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The Log, Goblin Curse | 20% |
Rocket, Arrows, Poison | 25% |
Miner, Dart Goblin Poison, Evolved Cannon | 25% |
Zap, Fireball, Lightning, Freeze, Rage | 30% |
Tornado, Goblinstein Ability | 35% |
Earthquake | 65% |
Electro Giant Reflection, Evolved Wall Breakers Death Damage | 66% |
Exception: The Giant Skeleton’s bomb does double damage to Crown Towers, making it one of the best King Tower finishers.
Best Strategies for King Tower Defense

Defending Against Strong Pushes
- If the King Tower is activated early, use it to help your Crown Towers defend.
- Place buildings (Cannon, Inferno Tower) to distract heavy-hitting units like Mega Knight, Royal Giant, and Golem.
- Use splash damage troops like Executioner, Baby Dragon, or Valkyrie to counter swarms that threaten the King’s Tower.
Using the King’s Tower for an Advantage
- When defending against a Graveyard, place troops in front of the King Tower to avoid activating it for your opponent.
- Melee troops should be placed closer to the center of the Arena after destroying both Crown Towers to quickly reach and attack the King Tower.
- Avoid using spells like Arrows, Fireball, or Rocket on the Electro Giant when he is attacking the King Tower, as his reflected damage will stun the King, prolonging the attack.
King’s Tower & Game Progression
The King’s Tower level scales with King Level, unlocking new features in Clash Royale, including:
- Access to higher-level cards.
- More Star Points to upgrade cards to Star Levels.
- Unlocking Clan Wars for multiplayer battles.
- More rewards in chests.
Conclusion
Mastering the King Clash Royale mechanics is essential for both offense and defense.
Knowing when to activate it, how to defend it,
and which cards interact with it will give you an edge over your opponents.
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FAQ
Activating the King Tower boosts defense by targeting air and ground troops, making it easier to counter swarms and chip damage strategies like Graveyard, Goblin Barrel, and Miner.
The quickest way to activate your own King Tower is by using Tornado to pull enemy troops (like Hog Rider or Miner) toward it.
No, the King Clash Royale only starts attacking after it has taken damage or if one of the Crown Towers is destroyed.
Avoid using spells like Log, Arrows, or Fireball on the Crown Towers if they might accidentally hit the King’s Tower.
To upgrade the King Clash Royale to level 14, you need to accumulate enough Experience Points (XP) by upgrading and donating cards, opening chests, completing quests, and participating in battles. As you level up your King Level, the King Tower will upgrade automatically.
Change Log
- 01.03.2025 - Clash Royale King’s Tower Information guide published.