The Clash of Clans Snake Festival event is live now, bringing new troops, hero equipment, rewards, and exclusive decorations for the Lunar New Year 2025 celebration.
If you’re wondering:
- How to earn Red Lanterns and Snake Medals
- What the Snake Bracelet does
- If the Event Pass is worth it
- What to buy first in the Trader Shop
- How the new February update impacts gameplay
This guide covers everything you need to dominate this event and take advantage of the latest Clash of Clans update.
What is the Clash of Clans Snake Festival Event?
The Snake Festival event is part of the Clash of Clans Lunar Update, featuring:
✔ Limited-time troops (Snake Barrel & Firecracker)
✔ New hero equipment (Snake Bracelet)
✔ Event currency (Red Lanterns & Snake Medals)
✔ Trader Shop rewards (Magic Items, decorations, and hero skins)
✔ Exclusive Event Pass with premium perks
🔥 Start Date: Live Now
⏳ End Date: February 28th 8:00UTC
After the event ends on February 28th you can still access the Trader’s Event tab and the Medal Event Building for two more days, until March 2nd, 8 AM UTC.
How to Access the Snake Festival Event
To join the event:
- Log in to Clash of Clans while the event is live.
- Complete event challenges to earn Red Lanterns & Snake Medals.
- Spend Snake Medals in the Trader Shop to unlock rewards.
The event is available for all players with access to seasonal events.
Earning Red Lanterns and Snake Medals
1. Collecting Red Lanterns in Battles
- Earn Red Lanterns by attacking in Multiplayer Battles & Clan War attacks.
- The more damage you deal, the more Lanterns you get.
2. Red Lanterns in Legends League
- Legends League players earn bonus Red Lanterns for each successful attack.
3. The Snake Shrine and Daily Red Lanterns
- The Snake Shrine generates daily Red Lanterns.
- Prioritize unlocking this decoration for free resources every day.
4. How to Get Snake Medals
- Exchange Red Lanterns for Snake Medals in the Event Track.
- Complete event challenges for bonus Medals.
- Some offers in the Supercell store include extra Snake Medals.
Exclusive Event Content: Troops and Equipment
1. Snake Barrel: Stats, Strategies, and Best Use Cases
🐍 The Snake Barrel is a new event troop that spawns venomous snakes when destroyed, dealing poison damage over time.
✔ Best used for:
- Weakening splash damage defenses (Wizard Towers, Bomb Towers)
- Pairing with Lava Hounds for air-heavy attacks
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2. Firecracker: Abilities, Synergies, and Placement Tips
🔥 The Firecracker is a ranged unit that shoots explosive firecrackers at enemies.
✔ Best used for:
- Sniping defenses behind walls
- Pairing with Balloons for aerial dominance
3. Snake Bracelet: Barbarian King’s New Epic Equipment
How the Snake Bracelet Works
- Adds poison damage to the Barbarian King’s attacks.
- Spawns mini snakes when activated.
- Stacks poison damage over time, making it devastating against enemy heroes.
Synergies and Combos
✔ Best with Queen Walk strategies for extra poison effects.
✔ Stacks well with Poison Spells to cripple enemy defenses.
How the February Update Impacts the Snake Festival Event
The February update has introduced major changes that affect attack strategies in the Snake Festival event:
1. New Defense: Multi-Gear Tower
✔ Combines a geared-up Cannon & Archer Tower
✔ Short range = higher damage, long range = wider reach
✔ Effective against Snake Barrel & Firecracker troops
📌 Strategy Tip: Use Freeze Spells on Multi-Gear Towers before deploying Snake Barrel to prevent instant destruction.
2. New Troop Upgrades & Buffs
✔ Archer, Healer, Pekka, Miner, Bowler, and Haste Spell get new levels.
✔ Miners with Life Gem equipment become extremely tanky.
✔ Siege Barracks now spawns two Pekkas, making ground attacks stronger.
📌 Strategy Tip: Mass Miner armies with Healers & new Siege Machine will work great in farming Red Lanterns.
3. New Siege Machine at TH16
✔ Throws troop-filled barrels onto the battlefield
✔ Deploys smaller troops first, then larger ones
✔ Great for supporting Queen Walk strategies
📌 Strategy Tip: Combine the new Siege Machine with Firecracker troops to create explosive chain reactions.
Trader Shop: What to Buy First
1. Prioritizing Hero Equipment
Best purchase: Snake Bracelet (Epic equipment for Barbarian King).
2. Limited-Time Decorations
🎋 Snake Shrine – Generates free Red Lanterns daily.
🍪 Lucky Cookies – Exclusive Lunar New Year decoration.
3. Magic Items: Best Value Purchases
✔ Builder Potions – Speeds up village upgrades.
✔ Rune of Gold – Best for Town Hall & defense upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the best way to earn Red Lanterns?
Attack in Multiplayer Battles & Clan Wars for max rewards.
2. How many Snake Medals can I earn for free?
Exact numbers vary, but completing all event tasks will get a solid amount.
3. What should I buy first in the Trader Shop?
✔ Snake Bracelet (Best hero equipment)
✔ Rune of Gold (Top resource investment)
✔ Builder Potions (Fastest village upgrades)
4. How does the Snake Bracelet work?
It adds poison damage to the Barbarian King’s attacks and spawns venomous snakes when activated.
The Clash of Clans Snake Festival event is live right now, packed with exclusive troops, hero equipment, and valuable rewards.
Make sure to maximize your Red Lanterns, spend Snake Medals wisely, and get the best rewards before the event ends.