Clash Royale: Master Miner update contains buffs and nerfs that relieve pros
Clash Royale wraps up March with a major update, inviting an all-new Champion-type unit to the arena: the Minor Master . This guy promises very special gameplay since he has the unique ability to change lane. And the rest of his kit couldn’t be more promising.
Supercell has also concocted a wave of balances for us, which will take effect on April 4th. Many pro players were initially worried by the absence of the queen of archers in the “nerves” box, but the publisher has since released the finalized version of the patch, which is a little more reassuring.
New Champion Card: The Minor Master
The Miner Master is a brand new 4 elixir champion coming to Clash Royale!
He’s a single-target melee unit that targets ground troops and he’s also the toughest of all champions!
His special ability, Explosive getawaycosts 2 units of elixir and allows him to dig an underground tunnel to emerge at the horizontally opposite point of the terrain, leaving behind a large bomb as a parting gift.
His basic attack works like the Inferno Dragon Beam and his damage increases over time, giving him a serious advantage against high HP units and towers.
Balancing
These changes will only be effectivefrom Monday 4 April 2022.
Clash Royale finally did it, the miner is charged with a hard nerf
For years it has been quite a meme in Clash Royale that Supercell itself has embraced from minute one. Years and years of requests, some more realistic than others, which fed what until now were laughter, which will become regrets in a few hours.
And it is that with the beginning of the season 46training ground, Clash Royale makes the miner nerf official. Which also does not fall short, hitting him hard in his damage to the towers, although saving himself from another nerf that was planned.
Although the miner is not the only one who receives changes in the next balance change, as expected. He accompanies a nerf to the archers, the phoenix or the golden knight. In addition to two improvements and a double rework.
The balance change for season 46 with nerf to the miner
It is the most striking change in the next balance of Clash Royale for the imminent training camp, within which others also expected that blow to the golden knight. With presence also for the megaesbirro, the oven and the rascals, in addition to a quadruple upgrades goblins with spear.
Nerf Miner
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About
Nerf Miner refers to a series of memes in the Clash Royale community about the Miner troop being overpowered and needing to be nerfed or balanced by reducing aspects of its power. The phrase «nerf miner» became frequently used in both authentic pleas to nerf the miner unit and ironic shitposts within the community over the years, often as a way to mock people who support Miner nerfing by those who find the troop balanced or as a joke that the miner has been nerfed too much. The Miner has been nerfed numerous times since being added to the game. The phrase gained popularity on TikTok in early 2022 as a spam comment, attached to unrelated videos on heavy topics such as cancer and suicide for comedic effect. That year the phrase «Remove Miner» also became popular.
Origin
On May 3rd, 2016, the Miner troop card was added to Clash Royale. [1] The Miner is the only troop that can be placed anywhere on the field when summoned, making it useful for surprise attacks on the enemy’s towers. Shortly after the troop’s addition, users of the /r/ClashRoyale [2] [3] subreddit started posting suggesting Miner is overpowered, requesting SuperCell (the game’s developer) nerf the troop, with one post on July 7th, 2016 titled, «Please for the love of all things good, nerf Miner. Nerf, nerf, nerf, Miner,» gaining over 70 upvotes and 180 comments in five years, many agreeing.
Balance History
On May 18th, 2016, SuperCell boosted Miner, giving the troop more hitpoints. On July 4th, 2016, SuperCell accidentally decreased Miner’s deploy time, which was corrected in August, as well as decreasing his hitpoints back to their original value. On July 1st, 2019, SuperCell decreased the Miner’s range. On March 2nd, 2020, SuperCell decrease the Miner’s Crown Tower damage, further reducing it by 5% in August.
While some in the community still believe the Miner needs to be nerfed, others believe it’s been nerfed too much, taking the Miner from a good card to a bad card. [8] This disagreement largely seems to fuel the meme.
Spread
On August 1st, 2020, YouTuber [4] B-rad posted a video complaining about the 5% nerf to the Miner’s Crown Tower damage, saying the change isn’t a big enough nerf, gaining over 469,000 views in roughly two years (shown below).
In late 2021 the meme spread to TikTok as TikTokers made largely ironic videos highlighting reasons to nerf the Miner, as well as generally commenting «nerf miner» on unrelated videos as a form of trolling, as if attempting to spread the word. On December 5th, 2021, TikToker @_matt_cr posted a meme about the need to nerf the Miner, gaining over 1.6 million views in two months (shown below).
On January 16th, 2022, YouTuber Kull Royale posted a Mr. Incredible Becoming Uncanny meme highlighting the strength of the Miner, gaining over 788,000 views in just under a month (shown below).
On January 22nd, TikToker [6] @bobaslap posted a video showing the phrase «nerf miner» commented on a completely unrelated video where a girl discusses her trauma, gaining over 1.5 million views in three weeks (shown below).
As the meme became more popular, some started to grow tired of it. On January 29th, Redditor qhnr posted an image of the Miner to /r/ClashRoyale, [5] writing, «Unpopular opinion: The ‘Nerf Miner’ meme isn’t funny,» gaining over 4,100 upvotes and 22 awards in just under two weeks. On February 2nd, TikToker @builtbygamers posted an explanation of the meme, gaining over 700,000 views in a week (shown below, left). On February 4th, TikToker [7] @nerf_miner767 posted a video showing a comment of «nerf miner» on a video celebrating a girl beating cancer, gaining over 1.1 million views in five days (shown below, right).
Remove Miner
On March 23rd, 2022, the Clash Royale Twitter [9] page posted a video where they show off a number of «nerf miner» spam comments and then show the troop being killed in one hit multiple times, joking that they nerfed it to the point where it’s essentially useless, gaining over 38,000 likes in a day (shown below).
Following the post, TikTokers began spam commenting «remove Miner» instead of «nerf Miner,» ironically suggesting the troop should be removed from Clash Royale altogether. TikTokers began posting videos showcasing the spam comments as well as calling them out for being annoying along with the Anyway, Here’s The Recipe For Brownies spam comments dominating the platform at the time (examples shown below, left and right). [10] [11]
Clash Royale April 2023 Balance Changes Released – Miner Nerf, Mega Minion Buff
Image: Supercell
Clash Royale’s April 2023 balance changes are scheduled to go live in-game on Tuesday, April 4th, with a notable nerf to the Miner and adjustments made to several other cards.
The Archers will see their first hit speed reduced by 80%, from 0.1 seconds to 0.5 seconds, to align them more closely with similar cards and allow for better player reaction time. The Miner will suffer a 17% reduction in Crown Tower damage, making it less effective at chip damage but still a reliable mini tank and distraction.
The Golden Knight’s Dashing Dash distance is decreased by 8%, now requiring targets to be closer to make contact. The Phoenix will experience a 10% reduction in Death Damage, while the Mega Minion’s hit speed will be 6% faster, making it a more viable flying Troop choice.
The Furnace will see its spawn speed increase by 1 second, with a 5-second reduction in lifetime, maintaining a total of seven Fire Spirit spawns. Spear Goblins will receive a 10% increase in range, which will also apply to Goblin Hut, Goblin Gang, and Goblin Giant spawns.
Rascals will undergo several changes. Rascal Boy’s hitpoints will be increased by 6%, matching the Valkyrie’s hitpoint level, while Rascal Girls’ first hit speed will be 38% faster, bringing it closer to other ranged Troops. The spacing between the Rascals will be slightly increased, but a well-placed Fireball can still catch all three.
These adjustments are aimed at creating a more balanced and competitive environment in Clash Royale. By fine-tuning the cards’ performance and interactions, the game developers hope to encourage diverse strategies and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
It’s important to note that these changes are not set in stone and may be subject to further adjustments based on player feedback and the evolving meta. Players should keep an eye on Clash Royale’s official channels for any updates or announcements regarding future balance changes.
As the balance changes take effect on April 4th, players should prepare to adapt their decks and strategies accordingly. The Miner nerf, for example, may prompt players to consider alternative cards for chip damage, while the changes to other cards like the Archers, Furnace, and Rascals might open up new opportunities for creative deck building.
The April 2023 balance changes in Clash Royale are set to shake up the game’s dynamics, challenging players to rethink their strategies and explore new combinations. As players adapt to the updated card interactions, it will be exciting to see how the meta evolves and which decks rise to the top in this ever-changing competitive landscape.