Supercell’s August balance changes are live, and the ladder meta is already shifting. Here are the biggest highlights:
Key Buffs
- X-Bow: Deploy time reduced from 4.5s → 4.0s. That tiny half-second makes X-Bow punish faster in single elixir.
- Archers: Hit speed increased 5%. They now cycle more shots per second, helping them shred swarms more efficiently.
Key Nerfs
- Baby Dragon: Splash radius decreased 10%. It still clears swarms, but Skeleton Army and Bats can slip through if you mistime support spells.
- Miner: Crown Tower damage reduced 6%. Chip decks will feel this the most.
Early Ladder Reactions
Players report that Double Siege (X-Bow + Mortar) feels stronger than it has in months. With Archers cycling faster and Baby Dragon less oppressive, control-style decks have breathing room.
We’ll keep an eye on CRL scrims over the next week to see if pros pick it up. For now, expect more X-Bow placements at the bridge in your ladder matches.
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