Heroes are a brand-new type of troop you can add to your decks and deploy during combat in Clash Royale.
Heroes are powerful versions of regular cards in the current roster of Clash Royale. Each one of them comes with a unique twist that can vastly impact the results of individual battles and, ultimately, how your match shapes up. It's just another aspect of the game that you'll have to carefully consider when crafting decks, the strategies you employ, and how you defend against enemies.
They share a few similarities with another strong troop type, Champions, in many ways, such as their abilities that you can activate during combat. For all intents and purposes, they are different, but they tend to feel the same.
Heroes will be added to Clash Royale at the start of Season 78 on December 1st, 2025.
How Heroes Work in Clash Royale
Heroes come with a unique ability that, when activated, can have a game-changing impact on the match. Similar to Champions, activating a Hero's ability costs Elixir and has a cooldown period.
To use Heroes, simply place them in one of the golden slots in your deck. You can activate their Hero form by clicking on their ability during battle. However, keep in mind that some Heroes' abilities can only be used once per deployment.
Another thing worth taking note of is that Heroes and Champions share deck slots. Two Hero deck slots — and, subsequently, Champion slots — can be unlocked. The first Hero slot can be unlocked at Arena Level 15, while the second can be unlocked at Arena Level 25.
Altogether, you still can only have a maximum of two Card Evolutions in each deck. You can also only have a maximum of two Champions or Heroes in each deck.
How to Unlock Heroes in Clash Royale
You need to collect 200 Hero Fragments to unlock a random Hero in Clash Royale. Hero Fragments can be earned by participating in events, opening Hero Boxes, and unlocking them from the Pass Royale.
If you managed to collect a Hero you already own, you will receive cards for that particular Hero and 60 Fragments.
All Heroes in Clash Royale
There are currently four Heroes in Clash Royale. This includes the Hero Giant, Hero Knight, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A., and Hero Musketeer.
Here's an overview of all the Heroes and their respective abilities:
| Hero | Ability |
| Hero Giant | Heroic Hurl: The Hero Giant is capable of throwing nearby enemy troops into the opposite lane. Thrown enemies will be stunned upon landing and will receive minor damage. |
Hero Knight | Triumphant Taunt: The Hero Knight taunts nearby enemies and Crown Towers to attack him. He will also gain a hefty shield that can help him survive incoming damage. |
| Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A | Breakfast Boost: The Mini P.E.K.K.A will generate pancakes on the battlefield, which he will eat during combat. Each pancake consumed will upgrade him by one level. He can stack up to five pancakes at a time, meaning the Mini P.E.K.K.A can be upgraded up to five times during each deployment. |
| Hero Musketeer | Trusty Turret: The Hero Musketeer will spawn a short-ranged, auto-turret in front of her. It will deal area-of-effect damage when placed and is capable of targeting air and ground units. |
We expect Supercell to add more Heroes to Clash Royale in future updates.