How Merge Tactics Works
Merge Tactics is a fresh game mode in Clash Royale, introduced in Season 73 (June 2025). It combines auto-battler mechanics with real-time strategy. Players don’t drop cards as usual — instead, they place troops on a board and merge them to higher levels (⭐1 → ⭐4). The goal? Build a powerful team, survive waves, and defeat enemy armies faster.
Merge Tactics Traits & Strategy
Before each match, you pick one of 11 Traits (like Undead, Goblin, Brawler, or Tech). These Traits add bonus effects, such as lifesteal, extra spawn rate, or ranged support. Combined with your chosen Ruler (Royale King or Spirit Empress), they shape your strategy every round. Learning the right combinations takes time, but it’s crucial to climb the leagues.
Leagues & Rewards
Everyone starts in Bronze League with 0 Merge Trophies. Win matches to earn trophies and rise through leagues: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond. Each milestone unlocks Trail rewards, including gold, cards, and exclusive badges that show off your progress. League rank resets each season, so early grinding gives you a big head start.
League |
Trophy Range |
Bronze |
0 – 699 |
Silver |
700 – 1799 |
Gold |
1800 – 3499 |
Diamond |
3499 – Top |
Randomness Meets Skill in Merge Tactics
Merge Tactics is partly luck, but mostly skill. Each battle has random Modifiers, troop spawns, and Trait options. That means no two games are the same. Knowing when to merge, when to upgrade, and how to counter enemy setups makes the difference between victory and defeat.