The Hero Hall in your Home Village is about to get a lot more… fiery. Supercell has officially teased the Clash of Clans Dragon Duke, the newest hero joining the game in the upcoming update.
If you have noticed a mysterious “breaking loose soon” message in your Hero Hall, you are not alone. Let’s break down everything we know so far about this tough new flying hero, his equipment, and the upcoming community event required to unlock him.
Where to Find the Dragon Duke in Clash of Clans
Right now, the new hero is technically in the game, but he is securely locked away. If you navigate to your Hero Hall or the Blacksmith, you will see his portrait greyed out.
To eventually unlock the Clash of Clans Dragon Duke, you will need to upgrade your Hero Hall to Level 9. Consequently, this means the hero will be exclusively available to players who have reached at least Town Hall 15. If you check the Chief’s Journey tab at TH15 right now, you can already spot his official in-game profile.
A Unique Community Unlock Event
Unlike previous heroes that you simply purchase with Dark Elixir or unlock by upgrading a building, the Dragon Duke is getting a much more dramatic entrance.
According to the sneak peeks, the community will have to work together to “unleash” this hero. Specifically, a massive global event will take place just before the March season begins. Therefore, players worldwide will need to join forces to break his chains and officially welcome him to the battlefield.
This dramatic rescue was teased at the very end of the recent “Clash On” developer update. In the cinematic video, the dev team was shown exploring a dark dungeon, which ended on a massive cliffhanger as they approached an ominous noise behind a door. The screen then faded to black with the message “continue the journey on February 24th,” practically confirming that this dungeon is where the new hero is being held captive.
Dragon Duke Equipment and Abilities
So, what exactly does this new flying hero bring to the table? While his exact damage stats are still hidden, we already have some massive clues about his playstyle.
First, the game describes him as “A tough and fiery hero who fights better alone”. This strongly hints that he will share a mechanic similar to the Baby Dragon. Just like the troop, he will likely gain a massive power boost when deployed away from other air units. As a result, this makes him a prime candidate for setting up early funnels or executing solo hero dives.
Furthermore, he will launch with three distinct pieces of common equipment right out of the gate. While their official names are hidden in the developer build, visually they appear to be:
- A fiery foot or heart-shaped item
- A ray gun or shockwave blaster
- A blowtorch or flame thrower
Because he starts with three common equipment pieces at launch, players will have immediate loadout options the second he is unlocked.
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The arrival of the Clash of Clans Dragon Duke is shaping up to be one of the most unique hero launches in the game’s history. With a community-driven unlock event and a playstyle that rewards solo tactical placement, Town Hall 15 and above players have a lot to look forward to.
Are you ready to help break him loose? Make sure to prepare your Hero Hall and stay tuned as the global community event kicks off!