Clash Royale is set for a magical transformation with Season 73, titled "Dress to Empress," launching on July 7, 2025. This exciting update brings a range of new features, balance changes, and exclusive rewards. Players will get to experience the brand-new Legendary card, Spirit Empress - a unique two-form fighter that changes based on your Elixir count - alongside the evolved Skeleton Barrel and a redesigned Pass Royale featuring fresh cosmetics and bonuses. Whether you’re a competitive player or a casual fan, this patch is sure to refresh the meta and elevate your gameplay experience.
New Legendary Card: Spirit Empress
The highlight of Season 73 is the Spirit Empress, a versatile Legendary card with a never-before-seen mechanic. Her form changes automatically depending on your available Elixir:
- 3 to 5.9 Elixir: She appears as a ground melee fighter, dealing heavy damage similar to a Mini P.E.K.K.A.
- 6 or more Elixir: She transforms into a flying dragon unit with greater health and ranged attacks.
This dynamic transformation makes the Spirit Empress a flexible but challenging card to master. She is free to unlock during the season, making her accessible to all players.
Evolved Card: Skeleton Barrel
The Skeleton Barrel Evolution enhances this classic card by doubling the barrels dropped during deployment. Key features include:
- Drops two barrels instead of one.
- When the evolved Skeleton Barrel loses 25% HP, one barrel drops early.
- Each barrel releases 7 skeletons upon explosion.
- The evolved version appears every third time you play the card.
This evolution adds strategic depth and makes the Skeleton Barrel a more formidable threat on the battlefield.
Pass Royale Rewards: Free and Diamond Tiers
Season 73 introduces updates to the Pass Royale, offering both free and premium rewards. Here’s a comparison of what you can expect:
| Reward Type | Free Pass | Diamond Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gems | 100 | 225 |
| Evolution Shards | N/A | 6 (Skeleton Barrel) |
| Wild Cards (Common) | N/A | 1125 |
| Wild Cards (Rare) | N/A | 270 |
| Wild Cards (Epic) | N/A | 90 |
| Wild Cards (Legendary) | N/A | 4 |
| Card Boost Potions | 6 | N/A |
| Tower Skin | N/A | Spirit Empress Tower Skin |
| Emotes | N/A | 1 |
| Battle Banners | 2 | N/A |
| Gold Crates | 28 | 8 |
| Magical Chest | N/A | 1 |
| Legendary King’s Chest | N/A | 1 |
| Giant Chests | 9 | N/A |
| Lucky Drops (1-Star) | 28 | 25 |
| Lucky Drops (2-Star) | 4 | 9 |
| Lucky Drops (3-Star) | 1 | 2 |
| Lucky Drops (4-Star) | N/A | 1 |
| Golden Name Perk | No | Yes |
| Premium Clan Gift | No | Yes |
| Free Challenge Rejoins | No | Yes |
The Diamond Pass offers a wealth of premium rewards, including exclusive cosmetics like the Spirit Empress Tower Skin unlocked at Tier 10, and perks such as free challenge reentries and premium clan gifts.
Balance Changes and Gameplay Updates
Season 73 also brings significant balance changes and reworks to shake up the meta:
Buffs
- Giant Skeleton: Death damage increased by 4%.
- Ice Golem: HP increased by 12%.
- Mini P.E.K.K.A: HP increased by 5%.
- Rascal Boy: Damage increased by 53%.
- Monk: Base HP increased by 3%.
Nerfs
- Ice Spirit: Freeze duration reduced by 8%.
- The Log: Damage reduced by 9%.
- Evolved Goblin Barrel: Decoy goblin damage reduced by 26%.
- Evolved Witch: Heal per skeleton reduced by 13%.
- Rascal Girl: Damage slightly reduced by 6%.
Reworks
- Boss Bandit: Gains two charges, recharge HP trigger removed, new cooldown of 5 seconds.
- Monk: Slightly reduced ability damage reduction (from 80% to 70%).
These tweaks aim to balance popular cards, revive underused ones, and add fresh strategic options.
New Arena and UI Improvements
Season 73 introduces the Spirit Empress Arena, featuring stunning new visuals that match the season's mystical theme. Additionally, the update includes:
- Redesigned tab and game mode switcher for easier navigation.
- Trophy Road and Ranked Mode reworks to improve competitive play.
- Quality of life improvements and bug fixes.
How to Unlock Spirit Empress for Free
Players can unlock the Spirit Empress card without spending gems by completing specific in-game challenges and milestones.
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Season 73 "Dress to Empress" is a major update that brings fresh gameplay mechanics, a unique Legendary card, and exciting rewards to Clash Royale. With the Spirit Empress’s dual forms, evolved Skeleton Barrel, and revamped Pass Royale, players have plenty to explore and master. The balance changes ensure a dynamic and competitive environment, while the new arena and UI improvements enhance the overall player experience.