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· The Dark Prince hero can be obtained through the Diamond Pass and has an ability that can be used only once for 3 Elixir.
· When the ability is used, the Dark Prince dismounts his horse, splitting into two units and dealing damage to surrounding units in the process.
· This split damage is powerful enough to defeat units like Archers, Skeletons, and Fire Spirits, but it's too slow to eliminate Zap.
· Air units are immune to the split damage, and after taking damage, they are knocked back, allowing for responses against charge units or win conditions.
· However, large units are immune to the knockback effect.
· Both units can take damage simultaneously during the split.

· Dark Prince (Dismounted):
· Has the same HP, damage, and attack speed as the original Dark Prince, but loses his charge ability.
· Movement speed is the same as the Knight, and he is immune to knockback.
· Damage taken by the Dark Prince before splitting is maintained, and buff effects are also inherited.
· Cards like 'The Log' can only hit once, so they cannot hit both split units.

· Horse (Rhino):
· Treated as a completely new card, similar to the Witch's Cursed Hog.
· Charge damage is slightly higher than the Hog Rider.
· HP is slightly lower than the Hog Rider, but attack speed is the same.
· Maintains its jump ability, allowing it to cross rivers.
· Not immune to knockback, so charges can be stopped by Snowball, etc.
· If a ranged unit attacking the Dark Prince splits, the Rhino is recognized as a new unit and is not re-targeted.
· If the Dark Prince received a buff before splitting, the Rhino also receives that buff.

· Counter Units:
· Units with knockback effects (e.g., Ram Rider, Battle Ram) are effective.
· Multi-target stun units like Electro Dragon and Electro Wizard effectively neutralize the Rhino.
· Zap is a single-target spell, so its effectiveness may decrease depending on the opponent's ability usage timing.

· Response Strategies:
· It's advisable to lure the Rhino to be attacked by the tower first when the Dark Prince crosses the bridge.
· This is similar to the general response to the Dark Prince, and it's advantageous to deal with him before he starts charging.
· Effective defense is possible when used with small spells.
· Since it costs 7 Elixir, you should make the opponent use more Elixir as well.
· Luring to the center of the arena should be avoided as it makes chasing the Rhino difficult.
· Buildings can play a supporting role, but require support from spirits or small spells.
· Goblin Cage can perfectly defend by pushing the Dark Prince out of the tower's range.

· Defensive Utility:
· Provides superior defensive capabilities against units like Royal Hogs compared to the original Dark Prince.
· Creates an ideal defensive scenario where the split ability deals damage and knocks back, forcing the Rhino to consume additional Elixir and the Dark Prince to finish them off.
· When defending against the Mortar, the Rhino destroys buildings, and the Dark Prince helps protect the tower.

· Offensive Utility:
· With a 7 Elixir investment, it performs about 3/4 as well as the Hog Rider, so it may be insufficient as a standalone win condition.
· However, it can serve to lure buildings and make it difficult for the opponent to respond, thus supporting other win conditions.
· Using the ability after the charge connects creates greater value.
· The damage dealt during the split is useful for removing shields or assisting other attacking units.
· When the opponent interferes with the Dark Prince using units like the Knight, the split ability can be used to push them back and allow other units to attack.

· Deck Combinations:
· Can be a good bridge spam card to use with Ram Rider.
· Can be included in Hog Rider or Royal Hogs decks, but may be insufficient as a tank.
· May not fit well in Giant or Beatdown decks, but the Rhino can play a role in decks that use many splash units and rely on chip damage.

· King Tower Activation using the Rhino:
· Possible when used with Fisherman, Princess, or Chef Tower.
· Used similarly to a standard Hog Rider placement.
· Activation is difficult with Cannon Cart or Countess Tower due to low HP.
· When using Nato, it must be placed behind the King Tower or in the center; placement at the corner of the arena makes activation difficult.

· King Tower Activation using the Dark Prince:
· When used with Fisherman, his splash range is insufficient, making King Tower activation impossible.
· When using Nato, similar to the Rhino, it must be placed behind the King Tower or in the center for activation.

· The new arena appears to be themed around the hero Dark Prince.
· The purpose of the lantern is unclear.
· Expresses disappointment about the unreleased basketball court-themed arena.
· Sound effects for the Dark Prince are revealed.