Story Highlights
- Merge Tactics begins monthly seasonal resets with new rewards, modifiers, and more.
- Goblin Queen returns as October Ruler to Clash Royale as Elixir Loong debuts next season.
- Seven new troops, with modifiers and traits arrive as several changes also is part of the update.
Merge Tactics is launching its October 2025 update for Clash Royale, starting with a brand new seasonal reset. This reset, previously referred to as the “Seasonal Starsteel reset,” will be the first of its kind.
Over the next two months, we’re adding a lot of fresh content, including new units, character traits, and two powerful new Rulers. We’re also refining the game with improved visuals, smoother gameplay, and adjustments to keep things balanced. Here’s a closer look at everything coming up.
Clash Royale Merge Tactics October 2025 update and Season details
Merge Tactics Seasonal Reset
Clash Royale is making Merge Tactics a regular, monthly event! Each month, your progress in Merge Tactics – including your trophies and position on the Merge Road – will reset. These monthly events will kick off just before each new Clash Royale season and will feature fresh rewards, powerful Rulers, gameplay modifiers, unique skins, and other exciting content.
TV Royale in 30 seconds… GOGOGO!
— Clash Royale (@ClashRoyale) September 27, 2025
At the end of each season, you’ll get a badge that shows your highest rank, letting everyone see how far you’ve come. The first season reset starts on September 29th, so get ready to start climbing the ranks again!
New Rulers: Goblin Queen and Elixir Loong
Two new leaders are being introduced, while October will only get one. The developers are bringing back the Goblin Queen, who was previously available in a game mode last year. This time, instead of her usual setup with Journey and Baby Goblins, she’ll be a board leader with a special ability called Greener Grin, which has a 40% chance to create a Goblin.
Elixir Loong is a new character with a design reminiscent of the Spirit Empress’s dragon, but with a golden color scheme. His special ability, Endless Spring, provides an extra Elixir each turn and increases the team size by one.
New Troops
Seven new troops are now available in the Merge Tactics, split into three elixir categories.
| Troop | Elixir | Traits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeleton Dragons | 2 | Undead, Ranger | Splits into a new Skeleton Dragon after every few attacks |
| Wizard | 2 | Fire, Mage | Throws a fireball damaging enemies in the area |
| Electro Giant | 3 | Electric, Avenger | Summons an electric field, stunning and damaging nearby enemies each second |
| Musketeer | 3 | Noble, Blaster | Tanky gunner who pushes back 3 enemies after a few hits |
| Baby Dragon | 4 | Fire, Blaster | Burps fireballs dealing splash damage in a wide area |
| Electro Wizard | 4 | Electric, Mage | Shoots lightning, stunning multiple enemies every few seconds. |
| Witch | 4 | Undead, Avenger | Summons Skeletons with 50% of her stats every few seconds |
New Traits
The Traits have also been updated, which sees some new additions.
| Trait | Effect | Activations |
|---|---|---|
| Blasters | Gain +1 Range, extra damage based on distance | 2 Troops: +10% dmg/hex 4 Troops: +20% dmg/hex |
| Electric | Lightning strikes after 10s, leaving stunned troops 3x | 2 Troops: 15% max HP dmg per strike |
| Fire | Bonus damage stacks on enemy defeat | 2 Troops: +40% damage |
| Mage | Strongest enemy troop is turned into a rabbit temporarily at combat start | 2 Troops: 8s duration |
New Modifiers
Merge Tactics is getting some fresh updates to its Modifiers! These special effects will now change every season, and different Modifiers will appear in battles depending on the league you’re playing in.
| League | Modifier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze II | Big Bucks | All Rulers start with +5 Elixir |
| Bronze II | Legacy | Gain +5 Elixir when a Ruler is knocked out |
| Bronze III | Elixir Festival* | +2 Elixir per round |
| Bronze III | Champion Star | Start with a random 5-Elixir Troop |
| Silver I | Endurance Training* | All troops gain +40% HP |
| Silver I | You’re Mine | Gain 1-Star copy of first enemy troop defeated |
| Silver II | Fighting Fever | +100% hit speed for 6s after defeating an enemy |
| Silver II | Elixir Collector | Gain an Elixir Collector generating 2 Elixir/round |
| Silver III | Last Stand* | Last troop standing gains +200% damage |
| Silver III | Echo Bench | Each round, gain 1-Star copy of right-most Bench troop |
| Gold I | Chaos Chaos* | Merges transform troop into random +1 Elixir troop (once/round) |
| Gold I | Master Arena* | Troops gain +100% HP and +50% dmg if unmoved between rounds |
| Gold II | Promotion | Right-most Bench troop transforms into random +1 Elixir troop each round |
| Gold II | Trait Dummy | Start with a Dummy with 2 random Traits |
| Gold III | Ultimate Origins* | Start with Dummy with Undead + Noble Traits |
| Gold III | Ascension | End of Round 3: right-most Bench troop becomes 3-Star powerhouse |
| Diamond | Coaching* | Benched troops gain +100% dmg & +50% HP next round. |
| Diamond | Monster Drink* | Lowest HP troop grows with +200% HP & +100% dmg at combat start. |
Note: * indicates a new modifier, the rest are already existing in the game.
Several new gameplay modifiers will be available in November, including Swift Tile, One Punch, Mystery Shop, and Devil Snap.
Troop and Trait Changes
We’ve updated the soldiers and their abilities, and even adjusted how some abilities function.
| Troop | Old Trait | New Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Executioner | Thrower | Blaster |
| Spear Goblin | Thrower | Blaster |
| Bandit | Avenger | Assassin |
| Valkyrie | Avenger | Juggernaut |
| P.E.K.K.A | Juggernaut | Avenger |
The Bomber troop is currently out of the new season. The trait changes are as follows.
| Trait | Old Effects | New Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Assassin | Activated at 3 Troops | Activated at 2 & 4 Troops 2 Troops: +25% Crit Chance & Damage 4 Troops: +50% Crit Chance & Damage |
| Avenger | Activated at 3 Troops | Activated at 2 & 4 Troops 2 Troops: +20% 4 Troops: +40% |
| Rangers | Activated at 3 Troops | Activated at 2 & 4 Troops 2 Troops: +10% 4 Troops: +15% |
| Clan | 4 Troops: Healed teammates | 4 Troops: No healing, instead heals 60% max HP & +60% hit speed. |
| Noble | 2 & 4 Troops activation only | Added 6 Troops activation for some modifiers 2 Troops: -20% dmg taken / +20% dmg 4 Troops: -30% / +30% 6 Troops: -45% / +45% |
| Undead | No 6 Troops effect | Added 6 Troops activation 6 Troops: Curses 4 enemies, -75% max HP. |
| Ace | Strongest troop becomes Captain and buffs team after kills | All Aces +20% Hit Speed at start. Captain is the strongest Ace. 2 Troops: Captain +40% dmg 4 Troops: Captain +60% dmg & heals 50% damage dealt |
| Brawler | 4 Troops: Healed teammates | No longer heal. Bonus HP increased 2 Troops: +50% 4 Troops: +100% |
| Juggernaut | Shields allies behind them at battle start | Shield + immunity to control effects 2 Troops: +30% Shield of max HP 4 Troops: +60% Shield of max HP |
This season brings a lot of exciting new character skins, including Astral Empress, Malevolent Queen, and Royale King. Plus, keep an eye out for Aqua Loong, which will be available with the November update and the new Ruler character. Each of these skins also features unique confetti visual effects!
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