The wait is finally over. While we previously saw static images and text descriptions of the new Clash of Clans hero, its equipment details, and the Dragon Duke event detail, a brand-new video has just surfaced. This massive spoiler was leaked on the r/ClashOfClansLeaks subreddit, finally showing the Clash of Clans Dragon Duke gameplay in full action.
Let’s break down exactly how this fiery beast operates on the battlefield and how his abilities actually look.
[Xingchen] Dragon Duke gameplay and equipment
by u/No-Studio-1429 in ClashOfClansLeaks
Clash of Clans Dragon Duke Gameplay
Before diving into his crazy equipment, let’s look at how the Dragon Duke actually moves and fights on the base.
The leaked footage confirms he is a massive, flying tank. Right out of the gate at Level 1, he boasts a staggering 9,100 Hitpoints and deals 304 Damage Per Second. Because he is an air unit, he completely ignores walls and glides directly toward enemy buildings.
Furthermore, he targets both Ground and Air units with Single Target damage. His favorite target is listed as “Any,” meaning he will simply attack the closest structure rather than specifically hunting defenses like the Royal Champion. Finally, the video shows that upgrading him from Level 1 to Level 2 will cost 50,000 Dark Elixir and take 6 hours, so you better start farming.
Passive Ability: Royal Rampage
Now that we know his base stats, we need to understand his core mechanic. The leaked video reveals his default passive ability is called “Royal Rampage”.
Keeping him away from friendly flying units provides a massive stat buff. Specifically, he gains a 100% damage boost, attacks 50% faster, and takes half the damage. Therefore, he is definitively designed to be a solo funneling machine. He will excel when placed far away from your main air army, functioning similarly to a supercharged Baby Dragon. Additionally, the video’s description notes that when defending your village, he can be targeted by air-targeting enemies.
Clash of Clans Dragon Duke Equipments and Details
The footage also showcases three Common rarity equipment pieces being triggered during an attack.
Fire Heart: First, the “Fire Heart” acts as a passive health regenerator. When the Dragon Duke is eventually defeated, he spectacularly explodes into damaging flames that wreck nearby defenses.
Flame Blower: We see the “Flame Blower” active ability. Upon activation, he unleashes a scorching cone of fire directly in front of him. As a result, this instantly melts any enemy structures caught in the crossfire.
Stun Blaster: Finally, the video demonstrates the “Stun Blaster”. This active ability fires a powerful shockwave that stuns and damages nearby enemies and buildings. Consequently, it looks like a fantastic tactical tool for shutting down high-damage single-target Inferno Towers before they lock on.
Epic Equipment: Rocket Backpack
Perhaps the most exciting part of the entire leak is the reveal of an Epic tier item. The footage introduces a brand-new active ability called the “Rocket Backpack”.
When triggered, the Dragon Duke dashes in a straight line across the center of the village. Furthermore, he continuously breathes fire and attacks defenses during this high-speed sprint. This will undoubtedly be a top-tier choice for aggressive core-diving strategies, allowing him to quickly bypass junk buildings to reach critical targets.
Seeing the Clash of Clans Dragon Duke gameplay confirms that he will be an incredibly dynamic addition to the game. Between his solo buffs and devastating area-of-effect gear, we are in for a treat.
At the end of the video, we can see the hero currently locked behind heavy chains in the Hero Hall. The event to unlock him has already started an we’ll and TH15+ players will be able to deploy it in no time.