- Merge Tactics Season 7 introduces a longer 6 to 7 week per season structure.
- Party Mode allows players to team up with friends and share Starsteel outcomes.
- New Ruler Dagger Duchess arrives with a unique Equipment-based ability.
The Merge Tactics mode in Clash Royale is getting one of its biggest updates yet with Season 7. Launching on February 23 and running until April 13, 2026, the new season extends the season timeline, introduces Party plays with friends, adds a brand-new Ruler, and brings Equipment Modifiers into the mode for the first time.
Clash Royale Merge Tactics Season 7 Update explained
Starting with Season 7, Merge Tactics seasons will now last between six and seven weeks. The longer format gives you more time to climb leagues, collect Ruler Cards, and compete for leaderboard positions without the previous time pressure. So the next Season won’t arrive in March but in April instead.
Party Up and Play With Friends
Season 7 introduces Party functionality to Merge Tactics. You can now invite friends to join their Party and queue together. The host controls invitations and can remove players if needed.
When playing in a Party of two, both players can earn Starsteel and battle rewards. However, upcoming opponents are hidden to maintain competitive fairness. Starsteel gain or loss is affected by each player’s individual league and their Starsteel difference.
If one player wins and the other loses, certain placements may cancel out Starsteel’s gains. Daily rewards are still determined individually based on battle placement.
The Starsteel distribution for a Party of 2 battles works as follows:
| Battle Rank Combination | Starsteel Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd | Both gain 1st place Starsteel |
| 1st & 3rd | 0 (cancels out) |
| 1st & 4th | 1st: 0, 4th: Lose Starsteel |
| 2nd & 3rd | 0 (cancels out) |
| 2nd & 4th | 2nd: 0, 4th: Lose Starsteel |
| 3rd & 4th | Both lose Starsteel per rank |
Parties of three or four function as Friendly Battles. No Starsteel or battle rewards are granted since these are friendly ones.
New Ruler: Dagger Duchess
Season 7 introduces Dagger Duchess as the newest Ruler. Her ability, Dagger Donation, provides Dagger Equipment at the start of battle. Players can drag the Dagger onto any troop, granting bonus range and increased hit speed.
The Dagger functions as Equipment and follows the same durability rules as other modifiers. Dagger Duchess has a dedicated Ruler Reward Track on Starsteel Road. By collecting her Ruler Cards, you can unlock the following cosmetics:
- Disguised Duchess
- Daring Daggers
- Duchess of Hearts
The Crystalline Duchess skin and Crystalized Conquest confetti are available in the Merge Tactics Ruler Skin Shop. Purchasing this skin also unlocks Dagger Duchess immediately.
Goblin Queen also receives a new Serpentine Queen skin alongside the Slithering Siege confetti in the shop. Spirit Empress remains available on Starsteel Road for continued card collection.
New Troops
Season 7 adds two new 3-Elixir troops.
| Troop | Elixir | Traits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | 3 | Titan, Superstar | Throws the nearest enemy every few seconds, dealing damage based on the target’s maximum HP |
| Goblin Demolisher | 3 | Goblin, Warrior | Rushes to the lowest HP enemy and detonates below 50% HP, dealing area damage |
New Traits
Season 7 introduces new trait synergies.
| Trait | Troops Effects | Activations |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Dragons take less damage from and deal bonus damage to melee troops | 2 Troops: -50% damage taken, +50% damage dealt |
| Hinder | 40% chance to slow enemy’s hit and movement speed for 3 seconds with each hit | 2 Troops: -30% hit speed and movement speed |
| Marksman | Gain +1 range and deal bonus damage to targets 4+ tiles away | 2 Troops: +30% damage 4 Troops: +60% damage |
| Tank | Heal rapidly when below 50% HP | 2 Troops: +40% max HP 4 Troops: +80% max HP |
| Warrior | Gain bonus damage and hit speed 8 seconds after the battle starts | 2 Troops: +30% damage, +30% hit speed 4 Troops: +60% damage, +60% hit speed |
Trait Adjustments
Giants are now classified as Titans. Fire and Titan traits now grant unique effects to individual troops within the synergy.
| Trait | Troops Effects | Activations |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Wizard gains stacking bonus damage per attack (up to 6x). Baby Dragon and nearby troops gain bonus hit and movement speed | 2 Troops |
| Titan | Giant and nearby troops take reduced damage. Royal Giant and nearby troops deal bonus damage | 2 Troops |
March Equipment Modifiers
Equipment Modifiers are introduced through Starsteel Road. At the start of the battle, one Equipment item appears under the bench. It can be dragged onto a troop during preparation.
Each Equipment item has durability and breaks after a set number of triggers. A troop can carry only one Equipment at a time. Equipment can be reassigned during the Preparation Phase.
| Equipment | League | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie’s Axe | Bronze III | Deals area damage for 5 hits |
| Fisherman’s Hook | Silver II | Pulls the farthest enemy within 4 tiles (1 use) |
| Prince’s Lance | Gold II | Knocks the enemy back 2 tiles (3 uses) |
| Maiden’s Shield | Gold III | Grants damage immunity for 5 hits |
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