Clash Royale Champion Tier List (November 2025): Best & Worst Champions

Champions are the rarest and most powerful type of unit you can find in Clash Royale. Each one is equipped with a unique ability, which can be activated by using Elixir, that can unleash a game-changing effect on the battlefield.

There are currently eight Champions in the entire card roster. As you're only allowed one of these cards in each deck, picking the right one can be a challenging choice.

That's where we come in and try to help. We've put together a tier list that ranks all the available Champions. We know that the effectiveness of these cards can vary depending on the deck they're in, so the assessments of each Champion are largely based on their individual abilities and stats.

All Champions in Clash Royale, Ranked

The rankings of our Champion tier list are based on a few parameters: the Champion's stats, their unique special abilities, how well they synergize with other cards, and their overall win rate in the current meta. We've also considered the impact made by the recent November balance changes.

The S-tier is where you can find the most powerful Champions in Clash Royale. Their abilities are unrivaled, and they are often difficult to counter, so, in most cases, they can inflict severe damage to your opponent's troops and Towers.

The A-tier houses Champions who are strong in their own right, but aren't quite on the same level as those in the tier above. They can make a genuine impact on games and are good substitutes for S-tier Champions.

B-tier Champions are average-performing picks, as their effectiveness in battle can be slightly situational. With that in mind, they're a little harder to get consistent results from. But, make no mistake, they're still capable of tilting the odds in your favor.

The C-tier showcases below-average Champions who'll certainly need a bit of help in making them shine. This often results in you needing to shape your decks to promote their abilities.

F-tier Champions, sadly, are the least viable picks in Clash Royale. Their strengths are rarely felt and rarely warrant an inclusion in your decks.

Here is our Champion tier list for Clash Royale:

We will update the rankings after each new update, as they typically introduce new balance changes that can cause the meta to shuffle about.

Best Champions in Clash Royale

The best Champions at the moment are the Archer Queen and Boss Bandit.

The Archer Queen has long been an impressive card to have in your deck. She's capable of dealing great ranged damage, and her Cloaking Cape ability adds another dimension to her attacking prowess. It turns her invisible and increases her attack speed. Put this all together, and you've got one powerful Champion.

The Boss Bandit, on the other hand, has been terrorizing Clash Royale players since she was first added in early 2025. She's a costly 6-Elixir Champion, but she makes it up with her high HP, large damage output, and charging strikes. Add on her Getaway Grenade ability, and you've got a unit that can strategically pull away from combat and strike her enemies from afar.

Worst Champions in Clash Royale

The worst Champion in the current meta is the Little Prince.

While they're not terrible in terms of abilities, the Little Prince just falls short in comparison to other Champions in the game. His unique ability is quite pricey, costing 3 Elixir, and sadly, it just doesn't seem worth it. Yes, it summons the Guardienne, which can deal decent damage with its swing and does a good job of being a distraction, but there are cheaper options out there.

Besides this, the Little Prince's damage output, before it starts increasing its attack speed, is rather weak. This makes him have a low initial impact on the battlefield when you typically want a little more from your Champions.