Supercell has announced significant balance changes to Hero Equipment in Clash of Clans in January 2025, aiming to enhance gameplay fairness and strategic depth.
In the upcoming February 2025 update, Supercell plans to implement adjustments to various Hero Equipment items in Clash of Clans. These changes are designed to address balance issues and encourage diverse strategic choices among players.
Clash of Clans Hero Equipment Balance Changes in January 2025
COC Hero Equipment Nerfs: Jan 2025
Several pieces of Hero Equipment will receive nerfs to prevent them from being overly dominant:
- Barbarian King's Earthquake Boots: Previously, when combined with the Spiky Ball, this equipment caused excessive damage, especially at higher Town Hall levels. The upcoming adjustment will reduce its building damage, ensuring it effectively opens compartments without overwhelming destruction. Additionally, the ability will no longer affect Skeleton Trap skeletons, making the Barbarian King more susceptible to distractions.
- Grand Warden's Fireball: To maintain competitive fairness, the final radius upgrade for this equipment is being shifted to a higher equipment level, preventing it from feeling overpowered in the current meta.
- Royal Champion's Electro Boots: This equipment has been highly popular due to its strength, especially when used with the Invisibility Spell. The planned nerf will reduce its effectiveness, including a slight decrease in the Invisibility Spell's duration by 0.25 seconds per level. Despite these changes, the Electro Boots will remain effective but less overwhelming, giving defenses a better chance.
COC Hero Equipment Buffs: Jan 2025
To encourage the use of underutilized equipment, several buffs are being introduced:
- Barbarian King's Vampstache: This equipment has had a niche following but was often overshadowed by other options. The upcoming buff aims to make it a more appealing and viable choice for players.
- Barbarian King's Barbarian Puppet: Enhancements to this equipment are intended to make it a stronger "starter" option for players new to using the King's equipment.
- Archer Queen's Archer Puppet: Similar to the Barbarian Puppet, this equipment is being strengthened to serve as a more viable starting option for those experimenting with the Queen's equipment.
- Grand Warden's Life Gem: Recognizing that the Life Gem has lagged behind other Warden equipment, the forthcoming buff aims to make it a solid choice, particularly for armies comprising larger troops. The goal is to enhance its suitability for various attack strategies.
- Royal Champion's Royal Gem: Historically the least utilized among the Royal Champion's equipment, the Royal Gem is receiving a buff to increase its usefulness, especially for players in the early game or at lower equipment levels.
We are making Balance Changes to some Hero Equipment These changes will go live in the upcoming February Update! pic.twitter.com/9EGBbNRM7B
— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) January 22, 2025
Barbarian King Equipment: Vampstache Buffs
| Level | DPS Buff (Old → New) |
|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 9 → 10 |
| Lv.2 | 10 → 15 |
| Lv.3 | 12 → 20 |
| Lv.4 | 13 → 25 |
| Lv.5 | 15 → 30 |
| Lv.6 | 16 → 40 |
| Lv.7 | 18 → 45 |
| Lv.8 | 19 → 50 |
| Lv.9 | 22 → 60 |
| Lv.10 | 27 → 65 |
| Lv.11 | 32 → 70 |
| Lv.12 | 37 → 80 |
| Lv.13 | 42 → 85 |
| Lv.14 | 48 → 90 |
| Lv.15 | 53 → 100 |
| Lv.16 | 58 → 105 |
| Lv.17 | 63 → 110 |
| Lv.18 | 68 → 120 |
Barbarian Puppet: HP Buffs and Health Recovery Buffs
| Level | HP Buff (Old → New) | Health Recovery (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 281 → 309 | 100 → 110 |
| Lv.2 | 350 → 385 | 150 → 165 |
| Lv.3 | 425 → 467 | 200 → 220 |
| Lv.4 | 513 → 564 | 250 → 275 |
| Lv.5 | 590 → 649 | 300 → 330 |
| Lv.6 | 668 → 734 | 350 → 385 |
| Lv.7 | 760 → 836 | 400 → 440 |
| Lv.8 | 855 → 940 | 450 → 495 |
| Lv.9 | 950 → 1045 | 520 → 572 |
| Lv.10 | 1050 → 1155 | 600 → 660 |
| Lv.11 | 1150 → 1265 | 680 → 748 |
| Lv.12 | 1314 → 1445 | 770 → 847 |
| Lv.13 | 1596 → 1755 | 860 → 946 |
| Lv.14 | 1898 → 2087 | 940 → 1034 |
| Lv.15 | 2222 → 2444 | 1060 → 1166 |
| Lv.16 | 2458 → 2703 | 1130 → 1243 |
| Lv.17 | 2812 → 3093 | 1200 → 1320 |
| Lv.18 | 3060 → 3366 | 1260 → 1386 |
Archer Puppet: DPS Buffs and Health Recovery Buffs
| Level | DPS Buff (Old → New) | Health Recovery Buff (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 26 → 28 | 160 → 176 |
| Lv.2 | 34 → 37 | 175 → 193 |
| Lv.3 | 42 → 46 | 190 → 209 |
| Lv.4 | 49 → 54 | 205 → 226 |
| Lv.5 | 55 → 61 | 250 → 275 |
| Lv.6 | 62 → 68 | 235 → 259 |
| Lv.7 | 71 → 78 | 250 → 275 |
| Lv.8 | 80 → 88 | 265 → 292 |
| Lv.9 | 90 → 99 | 280 → 308 |
| Lv.10 | 100 → 110 | 295 → 323 |
| Lv.11 | 109 → 120 | 310 → 341 |
| Lv.12 | 115 → 127 | 325 → 358 |
| Lv.13 | 122 → 134 | 340 → 374 |
| Lv.14 | 127 → 140 | 360 → 396 |
| Lv.15 | 132 → 145 | 380 → 418 |
| Lv.16 | 136 → 150 | 400 → 440 |
| Lv.17 | 140 → 154 | 420 → 462 |
| Lv.18 | 144 → 159 | 440 → 484 |
Life Gem: DPS Buffs, HP Buffs, and Max HP Buffs
| Level | DPS Buff (Old → New) | HP Buff (Old → New) | Max HP Buff (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 10 → 11 | 150 → 165 | 330 → 510 |
| Lv.2 | 12 → 13 | 163 → 179 | 420 → 600 |
| Lv.3 | 14 → 16 | 172 → 189 | 420 → 600 |
| Lv.4 | 16 → 18 | 181 → 199 | 510 → 690 |
| Lv.5 | 18 → 20 | 192 → 211 | 510 → 690 |
| Lv.6 | 20 → 22 | 203 → 223 | 510 → 690 |
| Lv.7 | 22 → 24 | 225 → 248 | 600 → 780 |
| Lv.8 | 24 → 26 | 249 → 274 | 600 → 780 |
| Lv.9 | 28 → 31 | 275 → 303 | 690 → 870 |
| Lv.10 | 32 → 35 | 304 → 334 | 690 → 870 |
| Lv.11 | 38 → 42 | 336 → 370 | 780 → 960 |
| Lv.12 | 42 → 46 | 351 → 386 | 780 → 960 |
| Lv.13 | 46 → 51 | 366 → 403 | 870 → 1050 |
| Lv.14 | 50 → 55 | 381 → 419 | 870 → 1050 |
| Lv.15 | 54 → 64 | 396 → 436 | 960 → 1050 |
| Lv.16 | 58 → 64 | 411 → 452 | 960 → 1050 |
| Lv.17 | 62 → 68 | 426 → 469 | 960 → 1050 |
| Lv.18 | 66 → 73 | 441 → 485 | 1050 → 1050 |
Royal Gem: HP and DPS Buffs
| Level | HP Buff (Old → New) | DPS Buff (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | 40 → 60 | 20 → 35 |
| Lv.2 | 60 → 90 | 25 → 40 |
| Lv.3 | 80 → 120 | 30 → 45 |
| Lv.4 | 100 → 150 | 35 → 50 |
| Lv.5 | 120 → 180 | 40 → 55 |
| Lv.6 | 140 → 210 | 45 → 60 |
| Lv.7 | 160 → 240 | 50 → 65 |
| Lv.8 | 180 → 270 | 55 → 70 |
| Lv.9 | 200 → 300 | 60 → 75 |
| Lv.10 | 220 → 330 | 65 → 80 |
| Lv.11 | 240 → 360 | 70 → 85 |
| Lv.12 | 260 → 390 | 75 → 90 |
| Lv.13 | 280 → 420 | 80 → 95 |
| Lv.14 | 300 → 450 | 85 → 100 |
| Lv.15 | 320 → 480 | 90 → 105 |
| Lv.16 | 340 → 510 | 95 → 110 |
| Lv.17 | 360 → 540 | 100 → 115 |
| Lv.18 | 380 → 570 | 105 → 120 |
Clan Games are here, and things are heating up! Time to conquer these challenges! pic.twitter.com/9IxPw7OmP0
— Clash of Clans (@ClashofClans) January 22, 2025
Nerfs
| Equipment | Level | Change (Old → New) |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Boots | Lv.9-11 | 40 → 34 |
| Earthquake Boots | Lv.12-14 | 50 → 36 |
| Earthquake Boots | Lv.15-17 | 55 → 38 |
| Earthquake Boots | Lv.18 | 60 → 40 |
| Fireball | Lv.18-23 | 600 → 500 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.15 | 34 → 33 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.16 | 36 → 34 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.17 | 38 → 35 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.18 | 40 → 36 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.19 | 42 → 37 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.20 | 44 → 38 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.21 | 46 → 39 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.22 | 48 → 40 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.23 | 50 → 41 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.24 | 52 → 42 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.25 | 54 → 43 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.26 | 56 → 44 |
| Electro Boots (Self-healing) | Lv.27 | 60 → 45 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.1-2 | 137 → 132 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.3-5 | 150 → 140 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.6-8 | 162 → 147 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.9-11 | 175 → 155 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.12-14 | 187 → 162 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.15-17 | 200 → 170 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.18-20 | 212 → 177 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.21-23 | 225 → 185 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.24-26 | 237 → 192 |
| Electro Boots (Aura DPS) | Lv.27 | 250 → 200 |
| Invisibility Spell (Duration) | Lv.1 | 3.75 → 3.5 |
| Invisibility Spell (Duration) | Lv.2 | 4.0 → 3.75 |
| Invisibility Spell (Duration) | Lv.3 | 4.25 → 4.0 |
| Invisibility Spell (Duration) | Lv.4 | 4.5 → 4.25 |
| Invisibility Spell (Hits) | Lv.1 | 15 → 14 |
| Invisibility Spell (Hits) | Lv.2 | 16 → 15 |
| Invisibility Spell (Hits) | Lv.3 | 17 → 16 |
| Invisibility Spell (Hits) | Lv.4 | 18 → 17 |
These balance changes reflect Supercell's commitment to maintaining a fair and engaging gameplay experience in Clash of Clans. By nerfing overly dominant equipment and buffing underused items, the game encourages players to explore diverse strategies and equipment combinations. Players are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these updates to optimize their gameplay as the changes roll out in February 2025.