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Clash Royale buffs and nerfs: October 2026 so far
Every buff and nerf from the 1 official update Nerf Radar tracked for Clash Royale in October 2026 (through Oct 6, 2026): 9 buffs and 8 nerfs in all.
Buff 9Nerf 8
Most buffed and nerfed
The 10 entries with the most buffs and nerfs in October 2026 so far, of 15 with at least one. A count of changes, not a measure of their size.
| Changed | Buffs | Nerfs | Patches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elixir Collector | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Lava Hound | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Barbarian Barrel | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cannon Evolution | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Goblin Barrel | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goblin Drill | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hero Ice Wizard | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Minion Giant | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Monk | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ram Rider | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Clash Royale: October Balance Changes (Oct 6, 2026)
· 9 buffs and 8 nerfs among its 21 changes · Full breakdown → · Official notes ↗
Buffs (9)
Goblin Barrel
Buff
First Hit Speed
Goblin Barrel's first hit speed changes from 0.4s to 0.3s.
First Hit Speed0.4s0.3sDirection not stated
Source line
First Hit Speed: 0.4s → 0.3s (-25%)
Goblin Drill
Buff
Crown Tower Spawn Damage
Goblin Drill's crown tower spawn damage changes from 0 to 20.
Crown Tower Spawn Damage020This is a buff
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Crown Tower Spawn Damage: 0 → 20
Lava Hound
Buff
Damage
Lava Hound's damage changes from 53 to 71.
Damage5371This is a buff
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Damage 53 → 71 (+33%)
Buff
Hit Speed
Lava Hound's hit speed changes from 1.3s to 1.5s.
Hit Speed1.3s1.5sDirection not stated
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Hit Speed: 1.3s → 1.5s (+15%)
Buff
Damage
Ram Rider's damage changes from 250 to 271.
Damage250271This is a buff
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Damage: 250 → 271 (+8%)
Buff
Damage
Wall Breakers' damage changes from 281 to 302.
Damage281302This is a buff
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Damage: 281 → 302 (+7%)
Buff
Damage
X-Bow's damage changes from 58 to 61.
Damage5861This is a buff
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Damage: 58 → 61 (+4%)
Monk
Buff
Ability Cast Time
Monk's ability cast time changes from 0.93s to 0.7s.
Ability Cast Time0.93s0.7sThis is a buff
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Ability Cast Time: 0.93s → 0.7s (-25%)
Buff
Hitpoints
Three Musketeers' hitpoints change from 883 to 906.
Hitpoints883906Direction not stated
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Hitpoints: 883 → 906 (+3%)
Nerfs (8)
Nerf
Freeze Damage
Hero Ice Wizard's freeze damage changes from 89 to 46.
Freeze Damage8946This is a nerf
Source line
Freeze Damage: 89 → 46 (-49%)
Cannon Evolution
Nerf
Barrage Damage
Cannon Evolution's Barrage damage changes from 281 to 261.
Barrage Damage281261This is a nerf
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Barrage Damage: 281 → 261 (-7%)
Nerf
Damage
Barbarian Barrel's damage changes from 232 to 215.
Damage232215This is a nerf
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Damage: 232 → 215 (-8%)
Elixir Collector
Nerf
Lifetime
Elixir Collector's lifetime changes from 1m 33s to 1m 50s.
1m 33s→1m 50s
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Lifetime: 1m 33s → 1m 50s (+18%)
Nerf
Production Speed
Elixir Collector's production speed changes from 13s to 15s.
Production Speed13s15sDirection not stated
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Production Speed: 13s → 15s (+15%)
Nerf
Hit Speed
Minion Giant's hit speed changes from 1.5s to 1.7s.
Hit Speed1.5s1.7sDirection not stated
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Hit Speed: 1.5s → 1.7s (+13%)
Nerf
Hitpoints
Royal Ghost's hitpoints change from 1210 to 1152.
Hitpoints12101152Direction not stated
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Hitpoints: 1210 → 1152 (-5%)
Skeletons
Nerf
Skeletons: tighter spawn spread.
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Tighter Spawn Spread