Miner — Clash Royale Card Guide
Complete Miner guide for Clash Royale: stats, best decks, synergies, counters, and upgrade tips. Legendary Troop, 3 elixir.
- Elixir
- 3
- Rarity
- legendary
- Type
- troop
- Max Level
- 8
Miner — Clash Royale Card Guide
In Clash Royale, Miner is a troop card with 3 elixir cost 💧 and legendary rarity. Its maximum level cap of 8 means upgrading it is a long-term investment that pays off across all game modes.
Stats at a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Elixir Cost | 3 💧 |
| Type | Troop |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Max Level | 8 |
Legendary cards cap at level 8 and are among the hardest to max out, but they offer unmatched utility at high levels.
Role in Your Deck
In competitive play, Miner is primarily used as a Win Condition, Cycle, Chip unit. Identifying a card's role before adding it to a deck ensures you don't double up on functions and leave yourself vulnerable in other areas.
Strengths
- Low elixir cost allows fast cycling and multiple deployments per match
- Strong synergy with multiple meta cards (Poison, Log)
- Directly counters several common threats: Skeletons, Cannon
Weaknesses
- Harder to upgrade — copies are rarer, and the gold cost at higher levels is significant
- Countered by Skeletons and Cannon, which are both common in the current meta
Best Synergies
The strongest Miner decks leverage Poison, Log, Bats, Goblin Barrel to maximize its value. Use synergistic cards to build pushes where your opponent must make a no-win defensive decision: defend Miner and take damage elsewhere, or let it deal chip to the tower.
Meta Decks Featuring Miner
Miner currently appears in 3 top-meta decks:
- Elg Tornado — 56.1% win rate | 4.0 avg elixir
- Miner Cycle — 53.9% win rate | 2.9 avg elixir
- Miner Poison — 52.7% win rate | 3.4 avg elixir
The higher the win rate, the stronger the archetype is in the current season. Always cross-reference with the SnapPick Tier List for the latest data.
Beginner Tip
New players often mistime Miner at low elixir. A good rule: never play it when below 4 elixir unless it's an emergency defensive play. Having a small elixir buffer keeps you flexible.
Advanced Tip
In tournament-level play, Miner is often held until double elixir to combine with a synergy card for a devastating dual-push. The key is cycling quickly in single elixir without revealing your full hand.
How to Get Miner
Miner drops from the following sources:
- Legendary Chest
- Shop Gems
- Wild Cards Legendary
- Season Pass
- Special Events
Legendary cards are rare drops — your fastest route is the in-game shop during legendary sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miner good in the current meta?
Miner sees consistent play at multiple trophy ranges. Check the SnapPick Tier List for its current ranking alongside live win-rate data updated every 24 hours.
What is the best deck for Miner?
The best deck depends on your playstyle. Cycle players want low average elixir around Miner; control players prefer a higher curve with defensive buildings. Use the SnapPick Deck Recommender to get a personalized recommendation.
How do I get more Miner copies?
Miner copies drop from Legendary chests, the shop, and occasionally from Giant chests. Focus on saving gems for special events that offer targeted chest drops.
At what level should I use Miner competitively?
For standard ladder, Miner becomes competitive around level 5. For Path of Legends (formerly Challenger+), aim for level 7 or higher to avoid being out-leveled.
Data sourced from the official Clash Royale API and updated regularly. For real-time meta rankings, visit the SnapPick Tier List.