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One of the most interesting features of Clash Royale has arrived. It's about Clan Battles. A new game mode where you join forces with a clanmate in a battle arena. A doubles, which would be said in tennis. A two-on-two game in which timing, experience and fun are the key to winning. And it is not so easy to agree with a partner on the battlefield.
Until now, Clash Royale clans had the Clan Chest as their maximum interaction. A reward that is achieved by simply adding crowns from all the members of the group. However, each player fights alone and at his own risk. Now, in Clan Battles it is possible to pitch in and fight in pairs, at the same time and against the same enemy.
How to participate in Clan Battles
Clan Battles now alternate with Clan Chests week by week When it is the turn of one of these battles, the clan chat will serve as access to said event. Thus, all that remains is to raise a Clan Battle directly in the conversation, publishing an invitation for any of the companions to accept it and join the battle.Basically, how friendly clan battles already work.
Of course, the difference is notable, since the game doesn't start until an ally joins Also, it's not just against one enemy, but against two. The arena is transformed to accommodate two King's Towers and two Arena Towers on one side, and the same on the other. From here on the die is cast, and it is that you have to coordinate very well so as not to waste elixir and opportunities between the two allies.
The battles
During battle, each player has their own elixir bar and their own deck Which helps a lot to keep things going go well, but not quite. Before starting the fight, it is also possible to see on the screen what our partner's deck is. This is a simple help to start planning each strategy and movement. And it is that, knowing which cards the ally is going to use, it is easier to develop an attack plan that does not double useless efforts or that complements his attack.
It is also interesting to see at all times the movements of the ally on the arena. That is, to be able to see where the chosen card will be deployed in every moment. A silhouette marks the place and the chosen card, giving us some time to adjust to its strategy. Or to dictate what our next step will be, if we are the first to launch a letter on the sand.
You have to keep in mind that, even if you have two King's Towers, both share the same life bar. Thus, the game ends when this castle is defeated Of course, considering the presence of two players, it is most likely that time will decide victory and the defeat of one or the other team.
Keys
Coordination and possible communication with the ally is key in these Clan Battles.And it is that it is really complex to carry out a successful strategy if the forces, cards and knowledge of the ally are not used. Using tools like Discard or other messaging and calling platforms may be the key.
Also note that Clan Battles take the values of tournaments. So things are fairly balanced by the level caps that cards and buildings reach during the game. The thing looks like this:
- King's Tower Max Level: 9
- Maximum level of community cards: 9
- Maximum level of special cards: 7
- Max level of epic cards: 4
- Maximum level of legendary cards: 1
- Extra time: 3 minutes
With that in mind, balance isn't as important as having a couple of well bound decks. And it is that it is better to be able to get along with the ally and assist him by air if he only has ground cards. Or carry out a defensive strategy while the other is in charge of the attack, for example. All this always adapting to each situation and enemy. The best possible card level is ideal, but not the most important.
Another highlight is the new character effect cards like spells. And it is that they maintain their radius of action despite the fact that they can offer their effects to twice as many troops. With the same elixir cost, they allow you to speed up your own and ally's troops, poison all enemies or carry out other actions twice. All without spending more elixir and without reducing its radius of action at any time.
Communication problems
Having twice the number of players, elixir and cards in the same arena means having twice the fun. And it is that Clan Battles are a most interesting turn to the Clash Royale experience. In addition, they can be enjoyed beyond getting the chests and rewards that this mechanic offers. And, once the chests are open, if the event is still available, it is possible to continue fighting alongside allies.
The real problem lies in the lack of communication. As we said, it is important to have some way of direct contact with the ally. Or at least plan out what the general strategy will be before you start dropping cards.
It is possible that dire situations occur in these games. Wasting 12 elixir points by shooting two rockets to kill the same troop of enemy units, for example.All this for not looking at the previous launch of the ally or for not focusing on an individual but complementary strategy. In any case, these situations make Clan Battles absolutely crazy and offer much more fun than regular combat.
