The Clash Royale arena is about to experience a massive shift. A mysterious new swordsman has arrived, and he is bringing a whole lot of chaos with him. Our editorial team has spent hours testing the new features, and here is everything you need to know about the July update.
The Ronin: A New Master of Duels
We finally have a new Legendary card entering the arena, and he is unlike anything we've seen before. The Ronin is a 5-elixir dual-wielding swordsman with a completely unique mechanic: parrying.
Instead of just tanking hits, the Ronin actually deflects incoming damage. Every few seconds, he enters a defensive stance that completely neutralizes the next attack and reflects double the damage back to the attacker! This makes him an absolute nightmare for heavy hitters like P.E.K.K.A or Sparky in a 1v1 situation.
However, we quickly realized his weakness during our playtests. His parry has a cooldown, meaning swarm cards like Skeleton Army or Goblin Gang can easily overwhelm him if he isn't supported properly. If you want to unlock him immediately, he is available as a reward at the end of this season's Pass Royale.
Uncover the Wandering Warrior's Past
To celebrate the Ronin's arrival, Supercell has introduced a brand new Album Event. Starting from Arena 3, you can collect puzzle pieces through your daily battles. Completing these puzzles not only reveals beautiful artwork detailing the Ronin's backstory but also unlocks an exclusive tower skin, a unique emote, and guaranteed Ronin cards to level him up.
If you are a lore enthusiast, keep an eye out for the upcoming "Story of Ronin" manga volumes and an animated short that will dive deeper into his mysterious origins.
More Control with Draft Chests
Say goodbye to bad RNG! The new Draft Chest is probably our favorite quality-of-life change this month. Instead of being stuck with cards you don't use, Draft Chests allow you to choose between two different reward options for each drop. For the entire month of July, you can earn these chests simply by completing your daily battles.
C.H.A.O.S Mode Returns
If standard ladder isn't crazy enough for you, Season 2 of C.H.A.O.S mode is officially live. The rules have been tweaked, new modifiers have been added, and the Ronin himself is entering the rotation. Expect unpredictable interactions and absolute madness. We recommend experimenting with some of our featured Meta Decks to see what crazy synergies you can pull off in this mode!