Witch — Clash Royale Card Guide
Complete Witch guide for Clash Royale: stats, best decks, synergies, counters, and upgrade tips. Epic Troop, 5 elixir.
Witch — Clash Royale Card Guide
In Clash Royale, Witch is a troop card with 5 elixir cost 🟣 and epic rarity. Its maximum level cap of 11 means upgrading it is a long-term investment that pays off across all game modes.
Stats at a Glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Elixir Cost | 5 🟣 |
| Type | Troop |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Max Level | 11 |
Epic cards cap at level 11. Upgrade costs are higher, but the unique abilities often justify the investment.
Role in Your Deck
In competitive play, Witch is primarily used as a Support, Swarm 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
- Strong synergy with multiple meta cards (Giant, Valkyrie)
- Directly counters several common threats: Fireball, Lightning
Weaknesses
- High elixir cost means mistiming a deployment can hand the opponent a massive counterpush
- Harder to upgrade — copies are rarer, and the gold cost at higher levels is significant
- Countered by Fireball and Lightning, which are both common in the current meta
Best Synergies
When building around Witch, include Giant, Valkyrie, Tornado to create consistent combo potential. The goal is a deck where every card either supports Witch's offense or handles the defenses that Witch cannot break alone.
Meta Decks Featuring Witch
Witch currently appears in niche builds rather than mainstream meta decks. This can actually be an advantage — opponents won't be as prepared for your deck's strategy.
Beginner Tip
New players often mistime Witch at low elixir. A good rule: never play it when below 6 elixir unless it's an emergency defensive play. Having a small elixir buffer keeps you flexible.
Advanced Tip
In tournament-level play, Witch 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 Witch
Witch drops from the following sources:
- Magical Chest
- Epic Chest
- Shop Gold
- Shop Gems
- Wild Cards Epic
- Season Rewards
Epic cards appear in Giant and Magical chests. Clan Wars rewards also provide a reliable drip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Witch good in the current meta?
Witch 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 Witch?
The best deck depends on your playstyle. Cycle players want low average elixir around Witch; control players prefer a higher curve with defensive buildings. Use the SnapPick Deck Recommender to get a personalized recommendation.
How do I get more Witch copies?
Witch copies drop from Epic chests, Giant chests, and the in-game shop. Focus on saving gems for special events that offer targeted chest drops.
At what level should I use Witch competitively?
For standard ladder, Witch becomes competitive around level 8. For Path of Legends (formerly Challenger+), aim for level 10 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.