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The Merge Tactics mode is getting a new ruler in Clash Royale. According to a recent official post on X, Elixir Loong has arrived in-game, and the community is excited to learn more about the new troop. Golden yellow in color, the Elixir Loong looks a lot like the Azure Dragon, the temporary troop from Clash of Clans' Dragon Festival from 2024.According to the in-game lore, Elixir Loong in Clash Royale arrived from the River of Golden Elixir, and it will bring honor to those who fight alongside him. This article discusses everything we know so far about the new ruler in Merge Tactics.Elixir Loong in Clash Royale: Release date and appearancesThe developer recently announced the arrival of the new ruler with an official X post. Set to arrive on October 27, 2025, this new ruler takes the appearance of a dragon with a light yellow body, teal eyes, and apricot-colored eyebrows.Also read: How to fix Login problemsThe new ruler has short wings and white whiskers in the belly area. The dragon wears a crown on its head and a brown belt around the waist region with a yellow potion attached to its back.Elixir Loong in Clash Royale Merge Tactics: Modifier and UnlockablesThe new rulers arrive with an amazing battle modifier. It helps the players with five Elixir per turn in the Merge Tactics game mode, instead of four. Besides, players can place three, four, five, six, and seven troops instead of two, three, four, five, and six.Also read: Merge Tactics Balance changes October 2025In other words, the modifier of Elixir Loong in the Merge Tactics game mode allows players to gain +1 Elixir per round and +1 Team Size.There are four levels of the new ruler. At level one, you can unlock the battle modifier, while at level two, you get the Spirit Loong skin. At level three, you get Firestorm Confetti for all rulers, and at level four, you can unlock the Lava Loong skin.Also read: Clash Royale October 2025 balance changesWith the new ruler giving out extra Elixir at each turn, you can place a five-Elixir troop on your first turn. Besides, the extra team size can help you deal more damage to the enemy ruler in both early and late games. This extra team size can also help you create a much stronger team, making the new ruler a great one in the Merge Tactics mode of Clash Royale.
