Clash Royale Cannoneer: Release Date, Stats & More

Clash Royale is introducing a powerful new defense for players' Crown Towers, The Cannoneer, as an Epic rarity Tower Troop. This menacing character comes equipped with a giant cannon capable of blasting both ground and air troops. Here's everything you need to know about Clash Royale's Cannoneer.

Clash Royale Cannoneer Release Date

The Cannoneer, an Epic rarity Tower Troop, will hit the arena on January 1st, 2024 with the start of Season 55. The release of Cannoneer promises to add more dynamic meta, offering players to try out new gameplay.

Cannoneer's Vital Statistics

The Cannoneer distinguishes himself from other Tower Troops with his overwhelming strength.

• His cannon deals approximately 4 times more damage than the Tower Princess with each shot.
• However, this intense power comes at the cost of speed. The Cannoneer's sluggish hit speed of 0.42 is only a third of the Tower Princess' rate of fire.
• Despite the reduced attack speed, the Cannoneer still manages an impressive Damage Per Second (DPS) of 176. This edges out the Tower Princess' 136 DPS. The Cannoneer's mighty cannon may be slow, but it consistently inflicts heavy damage.

Comparing the Tower Troops

Let's look at how the Cannoneer stacks up against the Tower Princess:

• Hitpoints: The Cannoneer has 2616 HP, 14% less than the Tower Princess' 3052 HP.
• Damage: The Cannoneer deals a whopping 422 damage per hit, almost 4 times the 109 damage of the Tower Princess.
• Hit Speed: The Cannoneer lags behind at 0.42 hit speed, only a third of the Tower Princess' 1.25.
• Range: Both Troops share the same 7.5 range.

The Cannoneer trades away HP and speed for sheer damage potential. Players will need to factor in his slow speed when integrating him into their deck strategies.

Unlocking the New Tower Troop

As with other cards, players must upgrade the Cannoneer to boost his stats. His level caps at the player's current King Level. Players can continue upgrading him past that cap, but won't benefit until their King Level rises.

The Cannoneer unlocks from special Tower Troop Chests containing Cannoneer cards. Upgrading requires spending the Troop's cards, as well as gold and Elite Wild Cards.

Strategic Gameplay

The Cannoneer brings heavy firepower to Crown Tower defense, but his lumbering speed requires careful planning. Anti-air troops like Minions may be able to avoid his slow cannonballs. Swarm troops can also overwhelm him before he gets off too many shots.

• On the other hand, the Cannoneer shines against high HP single troops. His burst damage can quickly obliterate a Giant before it even reaches the bridge. Players may opt to pair him with faster support troops to cover his weaknesses.
• The Cannoneer also has a reduced sight range on the sides of the arena. This makes it harder to pull troops between both Crown Towers. However, once engaged, his long range allows him to continue firing on targets.

With his introduction, the Cannoneer looks to bring new defensive potential to Clash Royale. Players will have to tailor their decks and tactics to optimize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses. The lumbering Tower Troop will soon be raining cannon fire down on the arena.

Key Cannoneer Facts

• Release Date: January 1st, 2024
• Rarity: Epic
• Damage: 422
• Hit Speed: 0.42
• Hitpoints: 2616
• Unlocks from Tower Troop Chests