Clash Royale new Hero system: how to unlock them for free

Clash Royale received a mid-March update that introduces several changes to the game. Among them, the most important is the new Hero unlock system, which removes randomness and allows players to directly choose which character to obtain.

New Hero system in Clash Royale

With this update, Heroes are no longer obtained randomly. Players can now choose exactly which one to unlock using a new currency called Hero Coins.

Each player at Arena 5 or higher receives 200 free Hero Coins, allowing them to unlock a Hero as soon as the update goes live.

This change aims to give players more control and make deck planning easier.

How Hero Coins work

Hero Coins replace the previous fragment system. These coins allow players to unlock any available Hero once they reach the required amount.

Key points of the system:

• The storage limit is 200 Hero Coins
• If the limit is exceeded, the extra converts into Gems
• Up to 75 Hero Coins per season can be earned through the Pass Royale

Additionally, players who already had Heroes unlocked can claim these coins for a limited time.

Heroes available at launch

Another important change is that new Heroes will be available from the moment they are released. This means players will not need to wait for events or special systems to obtain them.

By collecting 200 Hero Coins, any player can unlock new content directly.

Deck slot changes

The update also modifies how decks are built. The number of special slots has been reduced and organized as follows:

• 1 Evolution slot
• 1 Hero slot
• 1 Wild slot

The Wild slot allows different types of cards, maintaining flexibility without increasing complexity.

Better chest rewards

5-Star Magic Lucky Chests now provide more Wild Cards. Depending on the chest level, players can receive enough cards to complete full upgrades.

Drop rates have also been adjusted, changing how rewards are distributed.

Other changes and improvements

The update includes improvements across different areas of the game:

• Adjustments to the social interface and friend sorting
• Changes to Pass Royale and its reward system
• Fixes for cards and game modes
• Visual and audio improvements

These updates aim to improve the overall experience without changing the core gameplay.