Clash Royale Magic Archer Guide

Just unlocked this legendary card, but don't know how to play it? We'll explain it all in our Clash Royale Magic Archer guide. With our tips and tricks, learn the pros and cons of the card to play it strategically and integrate it into an effective deck.

Magic Archer strengths and weaknesses

Clash Royale Magic Archer card is available from Arena 5: Spell Valley. It is a legendary card that costs 4 units of Elixir. It summons a Magic Archer who shoots arrows with his bow.

It shoots an arrow every 1.1 seconds at a long range of 7 squares. However, the trajectory of the arrow can reach 11 squares. Indeed, these arrows pierce his targets and inflict damage to other units in the trajectory of the projectiles.

The Magic Archer targets ground and air units and deals area damage, making it a formidable asset if placed in the right conditions. On the other hand, it has very few hit points and its damage is not that great without optimization.

How to play Clash Royale with the Magic Archer?

During your attack phases in Clash Royale, the Magic Archer must be sent behind a tank, like a Golem or a Giant. Indeed, his health points do not allow him to resist very long against other units. You can also create a front line for him by stacking a mini-tank, such as the Valkyrie or the Mini P.E.K.K.A, along with other inexpensive units.

In defense, take advantage of the enemies alignment as they cross the bridge. The Tornado can also be a good way to group enemy units and multiply the damage of your arrows.

To counter an opposing Magic Archer, Poison and Fireball spells will do the trick. If you don't have any spells available, the Bandit or the Royal Ghost can be good options to reach him quickly. If the tower and enemy units are occupied by one of your tanks, send the Goblin Barrel directly to its position.

The best Clash Royale Magic Archer deck

Let's get started on our best Clash Royale deck with the Magic Archer. As you can see, the Magic Archer is not a card to be placed without a little preparation. To extend its life, first send the PrinceTo extend its life, first send the Magic Archer, which takes hits from towers and can inflict damage with its charge if it is not defended.

Use Goblin Gang and Ice Spirit to accompany her progress and cycle your cards faster. Then send your Magic Archer to deal damage while staying under cover. In addition to the Magic Archer, this deck features a second very long-range card: the Princess.

If you manage to keep these two units alive, the damage is colossal, forcing the opponent to use his spells. By doing so, he is disarmed when you decide to throw your Goblin Barrel directly at the foot of the tower.

To complete the best Magic Archer Clash Royale deck, you have two spells. The Log is versatile. You can use it to make your enemies back off or to consolidate your attack. The Tornado is to be used in combo with the Magic Archer, as explained above.

That's it for this Clash Royale Magic Archer guide. You now have all the information you need to play this card strategically, as well as the best deck to put it in for victories and trophies. For more decks and card guides, check out our Clash Royale tips page.