20 Minutes of USELESS Clash Royale Facts

Summary

This *Clash Royale* video is a deep dive into quirky, lesser-known facts about the game. From the Monk’s origin in *Clash Mini*, to the mystery of temporary cards and unreleased emotes, the video explores both historical and fun tidbits. Highlights include references to pop culture, such as the Valkyrie's opera-like attack sound and the Fisherman’s Mortal Kombat move, as well as surprising mechanics like the Electro Wizard's debut via a challenge. Whether it's balancing changes, hidden lore, or forgotten events, the video brings fans an engaging mix of nostalgia and trivia, celebrating the game's evolution.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Monk is the only troop in Clash Royale to appear in another game, Clash Mini, before it was introduced in Royale.
• 😀 The Fire Spirit card's name was changed from 'Fire Spirits' due to a rework that turned it from spawning three spirits to just one.
• 😀 The Mother Witch's design is based on a Greek mythological figure, Circe, who transformed enemies into animals.
• 😀 There are 11 temporary cards in Clash Royale, including a scrapped version of the Barbarian Launcher and the Super Mini Pekka.
• 😀 The Phoenix and Monk share a design similarity, with both having ties to Clash of Clans and distinct mechanics across games.
• 😀 The Valkyrie's attack sounds like opera singing, a reference to Wagner's opera, 'The Valkyrie.'
• 😀 The Mighty Miner was originally going to have a pickaxe, but the design was changed to a drill, influencing its name.
• 😀 There are cards in Clash Royale, like the Golem and Mega Knight, that drop items upon being defeated, which stay on the battlefield.
• 😀 The Skeleton Army is the only horde card with a different rarity than its basic troop version, unlike Goblin Gang or Minion Horde.
• 😀 The original King emote used to have four sound variations, but they were later removed, though some new emotes use old sound effects.

Q & A

What makes the Monk unique in Clash Royale?

The Monk is the only troop in Clash Royale to have existed in another game, Clash Mini, before being introduced into Clash Royale.

Why did Fire Spirit change its name in Clash Royale?

Fire Spirit originally had the name 'Fire Spirits' because it used to spawn three spirits. After a rework to improve the card, it now spawns just one spirit, leading to the name change.

What is the inspiration behind the Mother Witch in Clash Royale?

The Mother Witch is inspired by Circe, a Greek witch from ancient mythology, known for transforming her enemies into animals.

Why was the unreleased Lumberjack emote never added to Clash Royale?

The Lumberjack emote, teased in April 2019, was never added to the game because it didn't fit with the theme of other Lumberjack emotes. Some believe it was also removed because it looked suspicious or 'sus'.

What is the significance of the Poison spell in Clash Royale?

The Poison spell in Clash Royale resembles a real chemical called bromine, which is toxic to humans. This is a thematic choice in the game.

What was the original concept for the Mighty Miner before its final design?

The Mighty Miner was initially planned to wield a pickaxe as its primary weapon. However, it was ultimately decided that it would use a drill instead, hence the name 'Mighty Miner'.

What are the temporary cards in Clash Royale, and can you name a few?

Temporary cards in Clash Royale are special cards that appear for limited periods. Some examples include the Barbarian Launcher, Party Hut, Santa Hog Rider, and Super versions of the Archers, Ice Golem, and Magic Archer.

What are the notable characteristics of the Skeleton King's card image in Clash Royale?

The Skeleton King’s card image has a discrepancy where he is missing a tooth on the left side of his image, but the full render shows the missing tooth on the right side.

What was the Phoenix's simultaneous release in Clash Royale and Clash of Clans meant to signify?

The Phoenix was released in both Clash Royale and Clash of Clans in the same month. Despite their slight design differences, both share similar mechanics, and the Phoenix is referred to as female in Clash of Clans and male in Clash Royale.

What makes the Elixir Golem's mechanics interesting in Clash Royale?

The Elixir Golem’s Golem Mites were initially supposed to fuse together to create one Elixir monster if not defeated quickly. This concept was eventually scrapped, but it would have been a very powerful and challenging mechanic.