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· There are currently 11 heroes in Clash Royale, with more planned for release soon.
· Heroes are categorized into 5 tiers: 'Top', 'Very Good', 'Average', 'Bad', and 'Terrible'.

Tier	Hero
Average	Giant Hero · Currently has the lowest usage rate, but is only useful in specific decks (Giant-Tombstone, Giant-Sparky, Giant-Double Knight). · Not recommended unless you primarily play Giant decks.

· The Wizard Hero is currently one of the most used heroes and can be flexibly applied to various decks.
· It acts as a strong counter to the current meta's Evolved Horde and also performs powerfully in Hog Rider decks.
· While the 2-elixir skill is a bit costly, it can be strategically utilized depending on card placement.

Tier	Hero
Top	Wizard Hero · Applicable to various decks, especially strong as a counter to Evolved Horde. · Shows high efficiency in Hog Rider decks as well.

· The Ice Golem Hero was useful in the past, but its performance has significantly dropped after nerfs.
· It can no longer push back opponents, and the Knight card is more effective than the Ice Golem card itself.
· The 2-elixir skill is also expensive and has low utility, placing it in the 'Bad' tier currently.

Tier	Hero
Bad	Ice Golem Hero · Pushback ability removed due to nerfs; Knight card is more effective. · Low utility for the 2-elixir skill.

· The Balloon Hero is a recently released hero, placed in the 'Very Good' tier.
· The minions released from the balloon deal powerful damage, especially effective against air units.
· It's useful in Balloon decks (e.g., Lava Hound, 2.9 Balloon Cycle), and while the 2-elixir skill is strong, it has a weakness against air units.

Tier	Hero
Very Good	Balloon Hero · Minions released from the balloon deal powerful damage. · Useful in various Balloon decks.

· The Mega Goblin Hero maintains strong performance even after nerfs and belongs to the 'Very Good' tier.
· It synergizes well with tank decks like Lava Hound and Golem decks, and effectively counters heroes like the Wizard and projectile units.
· Its fast movement speed and wide attack range can put significant pressure on opponents.

Tier	Hero
Very Good	Mega Goblin Hero · Good synergy in various tank decks; effectively counters Wizard Hero, etc. · Puts pressure on opponents with fast movement speed and wide attack range.

· The Mini Pekka Hero was strong at launch but is difficult to use in the current meta after nerfs.
· The skill charge time has increased, making it hard to reach the tower and deal significant damage.
· While still usable for defense, there are many better options, placing it in the 'Bad' tier.

Tier	Hero
Bad	Mini Pekka Hero · Increased skill charge time due to nerfs; difficult to damage towers. · Usable for defense, but better options exist.

· The Goblin Hero is a very practical card usable for 1 elixir.
· Although one goblin is removed from the skill, it still boasts high versatility that fits well into any deck.
· It's superior to the Mega Goblin Hero and is currently one of the most used heroes.

Tier	Hero
Very Good	Goblin Hero · Very practical card usable for 1 elixir. · Boasts high versatility that fits well into any deck.

· The Magic Archer Hero was very strong upon release, but maintains a 'Very Good' tier even after nerfs.
· It shows strong performance especially when used with the Skeleton Dragon, whose importance has increased in the recent meta.
· While the combo that dealt 1200 damage with 3 shots has been nerfed, it still performs decently.

Tier	Hero
Very Good	Magic Archer Hero · Maintains decent performance after nerfs; good synergy with Skeleton Dragon. · Still deals strong damage with its 3-shot attack.

· The Knight Hero is a versatile card that can be used in various decks, but its efficiency has somewhat decreased due to nerfs.
· The shield duration is shorter than before, making it important to use the skill at the right timing.
· Nevertheless, it still belongs to the 'Very Good' tier and is particularly useful in Ballista or Digger decks.

Tier	Hero
Very Good	Knight Hero · Usable in various decks; useful in Ballista and Digger decks. · Skill timing has become more crucial due to nerfs.

· The Musketeer Hero is currently in the 'Terrible' tier due to severe nerfs.
· The skill's range has decreased, and its efficiency is very low due to the high cost of 3 elixir.
· Evolved Musketeer is much stronger, and Musketeer Hero is only used restrictively in some decks like 2.6 or Giant Tombstone.

Tier	Hero
Terrible	Musketeer Hero · Efficiency greatly reduced due to decreased range and increased skill cost from nerfs. · Evolved Musketeer is much stronger; usage is very limited.

· The Barbarian Barrel Hero is currently one of the most used heroes, placed in the 'Top' tier.
· It acts like a trump card for the low cost of 1 elixir, offering strategic uses like dealing damage to towers or changing enemy targets.
· It fits well into any deck and shows strong performance, especially in Mega Knight decks.

Tier	Hero
Top	Barbarian Barrel Hero · Delivers trump card-like effects for 1 elixir; strategic uses include changing targets. · Fits well into any deck, especially strong in Mega Knight decks.

· Final Tier List
- Top: Wizard Hero, Barbarian Barrel Hero
- Very Good: Balloon Hero, Goblin Hero, Mega Goblin Hero, Magic Archer Hero, Knight Hero
- Average: Giant Hero
- Bad: Ice Golem Hero, Mini Pekka Hero
- Terrible: Musketeer Hero

· Recommended Decks by Hero
- Wizard Hero: Evolved Royal Knight + Log
- Barbarian Barrel Hero: Giant Noble
- Goblin Hero: Mortar Deck
- Mega Goblin Hero: Lava Hound Deck
- Balloon Hero: Log Balloon Ice Deck
- Giant Hero: Giant + Sparky OR Giant + Double Knight OR Giant + Tombstone
- Knight Hero: Digger Deck
- Magic Archer Hero: Fireball Bait Deck
- Ice Golem Hero: (Not Recommended)
- Mini Pekka Hero: Golem Deck (Partial)
- Musketeer Hero: (Not Recommended)