दिसंबर 2025 पैच नोट्स – Merge Tactics

December 2025 Update: Battle Machine Arrives!

The December update brings Battle Machine to the Merge Tactics Arena, along with three powerful new troops, revolutionary building modifiers, and exciting new features. Six troops are taking a well-deserved break, while new traits shake up the meta!

👑 New Ruler

⚙️ Battle Machine

Building Master: Brings one random 1/2/3/4-Star building into battle in Rounds 1/3/5/8, -1 max Team Size

Master Builder has sailed his proudest invention across the sea to Clash Royale's Merge Tactics Arena! Battle Machine brings strategic building deployment to every match.

🎨 New Skins

Battle Machine Skins (unlock via Starsteel Road):

Zebrawood Machine - Free skin
Scheme Machine - Free skin
Blazing Bombshell - Free confetti (Level-up reward track)

Forge Machine - Available for purchase in the Merge Tactics Shop. Purchasing this skin also unlocks Battle Machine if you haven't unlocked him through Starsteel Road!

Royale King Holiday Skin:

Santa King - Available to purchase with Gems!

🆕 New Troops

2-Elixir Troops

⚔️ Mini P.E.K.K.A

Traits: P.E.K.K.A & Brutalist
Description: A lightly armored heavy hitter with a soft spot for pancakes

👑 Royal Giant

Traits: Giant & Ranger
Description: A slow, tanky ranger whose crown is heavier than his cannon

5-Elixir Troops

🧘 Monk

Traits: Ace & Superstar
Ability: Creates a Shield that deflects damage onto the offender and heals Monk for a few seconds every few hits

🔄 Troop Changes

Troops Rotating Out

The following troops have given it their all and will be taking a well-deserved career break:

Archers
Bomber
Knight
Baby Dragon
Electro Wizard
Giant Skeleton

Trait Reassignments

Several troops have received trait updates to better reflect their identity:

Archer Queen: Avenger → Ranger
Electro Giant:
- Electric → Giant
- Avenger → Superstar
Goblin Machine: Juggernaut → Brutalist
Musketeer: Blaster → Superstar
P.E.K.K.A:
- Ace → P.E.K.K.A
- Avenger → Brawler
Princess: Ranger → Blaster
Skeleton King: Juggernaut → Brutalist
Valkyrie: Juggernaut → Brutalist
Witch: Avenger → Superstar
Wizard:
- Fire → Clan
- Mage → Blaster

🎯 New Traits

🏗️ Giant

(Royal Giant, Electro Giant)

Giants take less damage, due to their unusual size, of course!

2 troops: -40% damage taken

⚔️ P.E.K.K.A

(Mini P.E.K.K.A, P.E.K.K.A)

This Trait allows its troops to do extra damage, and after taking down a troop, they'll magically heal!

2 troops: +30% damage, heals 30% of max HP after defeating an enemy

💥 Brutalist

(Mini P.E.K.K.A, Valkyrie, Goblin Machine, Skeleton King)

Brutalists gain bonus hit speed, marking enemies with each hit. Enemy targets lose HP after 4 marks.

2 troops: +30% hit speed, -20% of max HP after 4 marks
4 troops: +60% hit speed, -40% of max HP after 4 marks

⭐ Superstar

(Musketeer, Electro Giant, Witch, Monk)

Combat Start: Superstars' ability bar is partially filled. 50% chance to recast after casting their ability.

2 troops: 1/3 ability bar filled
4 troops: 2/3 ability bar filled

Traits Temporarily Rotating Out

The following traits will temporarily rotate out:

Avenger
Electric
Fire
Juggernaut
Mage

🏗️ New Building Modifiers

Merge Tactics introduces a revolutionary new type of modifier: buildings! Building modifiers add a building to your Bench that you can deploy onto the battlefield. However, unlike other Merge Tactics troops, buildings cannot move once they join their first round of battle!

Buildings function like other troops, with designated range, damage, and HP, but unlike their Trophy Road versions, buildings:

Aren't affected by their card level on your collection
Don't lose HP over time, only if attacked!
Don't count toward Team Size or Ruler HP deduction at the end of a round

December Season Building Modifiers

🏗️ Building: Elixir Collector (Bronze II)

Your favorite Elixir Collector, now generating Golden Elixir! Move it onto the battlefield and let it work its magic! No need to sell it anymore.

⚡ Building: Tesla (Silver I)

Deals damage to nearby enemies, only appearing when one is in range.

🏹 Building: X-Bow (Silver III)

Takes a while to charge, but rapid fires on the lowest HP enemy when ready.

💣 Building: Mortar (Gold II)

Long-range building that only deals damage to the farthest enemy.

🔥 Building: Inferno Tower (Diamond)

Damage increases over time when attacking the same target.

More new modifiers will join Starsteel Road in January!

🎮 Other Changes & Improvements

😊 Emotes

Have you been dying to celebrate a 1st place win or congratulate the runner-up on a battle well fought? Now, you can use emotes in Merge Tactics to express yourself!

📊 Battle Stats

By tapping the bottom left icon below the emote button, you can now find the real-time battle stats for you and your opponents each round. Start studying up on stats like damage dealt, damage taken, and healing done.

🔍 Zoom In/Out

You can now adjust your screen in Merge Tactics to have a better view of your battlefield or troop stats!

🎨 Ruler Skin Sorting

You can now sort Ruler Skins in the Collection tab by Ruler or Rarity.

💡 Meta Insights

🔥 What to Expect

Mini P.E.K.K.A brings the P.E.K.K.A trait to lower elixir costs, creating new early-game strategies
Royal Giant combines Giant tankiness with Ranger scaling for a unique frontline threat
Monk introduces Superstar mechanics with defensive capabilities through damage deflection
Brutalist creates new marking-based strategies that reward sustained combat
Superstar makes ability-based troops more reliable with pre-filled ability bars

🏗️ Building Strategy

Buildings add a new layer of strategic positioning since they can't move once deployed
Elixir Collector provides consistent economy without taking up team size
Defensive buildings like Tesla and Inferno Tower create area control zones
Offensive buildings like X-Bow and Mortar require careful placement for maximum effectiveness

🎯 Trait Meta Shifts

The rotation of Avenger, Electric, Fire, Juggernaut, and Mage opens space for new trait combinations
Giant trait provides tankiness without relying on Juggernaut shields
P.E.K.K.A trait offers sustain through healing after eliminations
Superstar makes ability-focused builds more consistent

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When does the December update release?

The December update releases on November 24th, 2025.

How do I unlock Battle Machine?

Battle Machine can be unlocked by progressing through Starsteel Road or by purchasing the Forge Machine skin in the Merge Tactics Shop.

Can buildings move after being deployed?

No! Once a building joins its first round of battle, it cannot move. This makes positioning crucial for building modifiers.

Which troops are coming back?

The six troops rotating out ( Archers Archers, Bomber Bomber, Knight Knight, Baby Dragon, Electro Wizard, Giant Skeleton) may return in future updates, but there's no confirmed timeline yet.

Are the rotated traits gone forever?

No, the traits rotating out (Avenger, Electric, Fire, Juggernaut, Mage) are temporarily removed and may return in future seasons.

How do Superstar troops work?

Superstar troops start combat with their ability bar partially filled (1/3 at 2 troops, 2/3 at 4 troops) and have a 50% chance to recast their ability after using it.

What makes Brutalist different from other damage traits?

Brutalist marks enemies with each hit, and after 4 marks, the target loses a percentage of their max HP. This rewards sustained combat and multiple hits on the same target.

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