The Clash of Clans Lunar Update 2025 is packed with new troops, hero skins, legendary scenery, and exclusive rewards to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Whether you’re excited about the Water Dragon, the Firecracker troop, or the Year of the Snake scenery, this update has something for every player.
Let’s break down everything coming in this update and how you can maximize your rewards.
What to Expect in the Clash of Clans Lunar New Year 2025 Update?
Supercell is bringing Lunar New Year-themed content, including new troops, hero skins, decorations, and balance changes. The update is expected to drop in early February 2025, just in time for the Lunar celebrations.
Here’s what’s coming:
✅ New Seasonal Troops: Water Dragon & Firecracker
✅ New Hero Skins: Grand Warden, Royal Champion, King, Queen, Minion Prince
✅ Legendary Scenery: Year of the Snake
✅ Exclusive Decoration: Lucky Cookie with fortune mechanic
✅ New Equipment & Balance Changes
✅ Metal Event & Ores Collection
Release Date and Theme
📅 The Clash of Clans Lunar Update 2025 is expected to launch in early February, aligning with Lunar New Year celebrations.
🎨 The theme is based on the Year of the Snake, bringing in serpentine aesthetics, gold accents, and festive decorations throughout the game.
New Seasonal Troops: Water Dragon and Firecracker
Water Dragon 🐉
The Water Dragon is a powerful air troop designed for splash damage. It functions similarly to the Electro Dragon but with a unique attack style that chains lightning-based water attacks across multiple defenses.
🔹 Housing Space: 40
🔹 Targets: Ground & Air
🔹 Attack Type: Splash Damage
🔹 Best Used For: Clearing multiple defenses in a single attack
How to Use Water Dragon Effectively:
✔️ Deploy behind tanks like Golems or Lava Hounds
✔️ Use Rage Spells to boost chain attack power
✔️ Pair with Grand Warden’s Ability for extra survivability
Firecracker 🎇
The Firecracker is a fast-moving troop that throws explosive fireworks at defenses. It works similarly to Archers but has an area splash effect to hit grouped-up buildings.
🔹 Housing Space: 10
🔹 Targets: Ground & Air
🔹 Attack Type: Area Splash
🔹 Best Used For: Clearing enemy Clan Castle troops & grouped defenses
Firecracker Strategy:
✔️ Deploy in waves to clear Archers, Barbarians, and enemy Swarms
✔️ Use behind a tank for max efficiency
✔️ Combine with Freeze Spells to lock down high-damage defenses
Hero Skins for the Lunar New Year
Supercell is dropping 5 exclusive hero skins in this update. Each one is designed with Lunar New Year elements, featuring gold, fire, and serpent-inspired aesthetics.
Grand Warden – Lunar Sage 🏮
🔥 Floating robe with glowing orbs
🔥 Special ability animation with golden energy
Royal Champion – Celestial Spear ⚔️
🔥 Snake-patterned armor
🔥 New attack effects with fiery explosions
Minion Prince – Shadow Minion 👑
🔥 Glowing red eyes & dark mist aura
🔥 Increased visibility with neon effects
King & Queen – Dragon Dynasty Set 🐉👑
🔥 Fire & gold dragon-themed armor
🔥 Exclusive animations on ability activation
Lunar New Year Scenery and Decorations
Year of the Snake Legendary Scenery
Supercell is releasing a new legendary scenery featuring:
✅ Massive golden snake wrapped around the village
✅ Animated fireworks and festival lanterns
✅ Tall pagoda-style towers and golden statues
Lucky Cookie Decoration 🍪
This new interactive decoration gives players random in-game fortunes when tapped, offering boosts or small in-game rewards like:
✔️ Bonus Gold or Elixir
✔️ Temporary Spell Boosts
✔️ Troop Training Speed Increases
Other Key Update Features
Metal Event and Equipment
🛠️ The Metal Event starts on Feb 7th and introduces a new resource: Ores. Players will collect ores to upgrade new hero equipment.
💡 How to Get More Ores?
✔️ Participate in Metal Event Challenges
✔️ Complete Clan Games & Raid Medals Rewards
✔️ Buy Ores from the Trader
New Defense Levels and Pet House
🔹 Defenses Getting an Upgrade:
✔️ Tesla
✔️ MTAR
✔️ Scattershot
✔️ X-Bow
🐾 New Pet House Level: A new pet level upgrade is teased, allowing more powerful pet abilities in battle.
How to Make the Most of the Lunar New Year Update
Tips for Using New Troops Effectively
✔️ Water Dragon – Pair with Grand Warden and use Rage Spells
✔️ Firecracker – Deploy in waves behind tanks to clear groups
Strategies for Acquiring New Skins and Scenery
✔️ Complete Events – Most skins are available via Lunar Challenges
✔️ Use Gems – Some skins will be in the Shop for direct purchase
✔️ Battle Pass Rewards – Look out for exclusive Battle Pass-only skins
Get Ready for the Clash of Clans Lunar Update 2025!
The Clash of Clans Lunar Update 2025 is bringing massive changes, from seasonal troops to legendary scenery. Whether you’re farming resources or pushing trophies, make sure you:
✅ Master the Water Dragon & Firecracker troops
✅ Unlock the exclusive Lunar skins & scenery
✅ Collect ores to upgrade hero equipment
✅ Prepare for the Metal Event & new defense levels
🔥 This update is huge for both casual and competitive players. Don’t miss out on the Year of the Snake festivities!
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