By GamGem ResearchLast updated 26 Oct 2026
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Since Mar 2026 · 23 changes in 6 updates
In one sentence: Since Mar 2026 you missed 12 troop/hero balance changes, 1 new equipment, 2 defense changes, 1 pet change, 1 progression change, 3 economy changes, a Ranked overhaul; 5 items were only watched, not changed.
Built only from changes after your chosen month. No "best army" claims.
"Watched" items were named by the developers as monitored but were not changed. Do not treat them as nerfs or buffs.
Ore gem prices
Landed during the Portal Panic season (1–31 Oct): event troops and boosts can distort what you see in battles this month.
SOURCE SAYSNew baseline prices, staged rollout.
WHAT IT MEANSBuying ore to finish equipment is cheaper; old spreadsheets are out of date.
Portal Panic season
Landed during the Portal Panic season (1–31 Oct): event troops and boosts can distort what you see in battles this month.
SOURCE SAYSScheduled as a new Epic Equipment for the Minion Prince.
WHAT IT MEANSNew Ore sink for Minion Prince users; not a change to existing equipment.
SOURCE SAYSTemporary troop for the season.
WHAT IT MEANSResults with it do not show the permanent game state.
August
SOURCE SAYSNew Diggy levels for TH18.
WHAT IT MEANSMore pet progression at TH18; Pet House time and dark elixir needed.
SOURCE SAYSRuin Knights no longer lose health over time; the Witch summons 10, up from 8.
WHAT IT MEANSA buff to a new troop that the July post named as still being watched.
SOURCE SAYSModifiers in the top leagues now scale up as originally intended; Legend league modifiers are unchanged.
WHAT IT MEANSCWL in Titan leagues plays differently; check this month's modifiers before planning.
SOURCE SAYSA test rollout starting in September, so not every new Chief sees it at once.
WHAT IT MEANSNo effect on an established TH18 village.
SOURCE SAYSListed under bug fixes; Meteor Golem also keeps Angry Spell effects when it splits.
WHAT IT MEANSThe temporary July revert is replaced by the proper fix.
SOURCE SAYSNew Supercharge levels at TH18.
WHAT IT MEANSStronger outer defense possible; review edge coverage after upgrading.
SOURCE SAYSNew Supercharge levels at TH18.
WHAT IT MEANSCore high-HP targets face more damage once supercharged; review core layout.
July balance
SOURCE SAYSAnother cut to his trap damage reduction; his rage is untouched.
WHAT IT MEANSSupercell aimed to reduce Dragon-heavy TH18 armies (about 20% of TH18 war attacks; Dragon + Thrower-Healer about 40%) and improve underused options. Traps matter more against a lone flying hero.
SOURCE SAYSA small HP and damage reduction at the top level.
WHAT IT MEANSDragon-based TH18 air armies lose durability; plan more support or test ground alternatives.
SOURCE SAYSA small HP and damage boost at the top two levels.
WHAT IT MEANSA buff: Electro Dragon armies are a slightly better alternative to plain Dragons.
SOURCE SAYSRolling range cut by two tiles, with a stronger close-range push.
WHAT IT MEANSThe Logger controls less space from afar; ground attackers have more room.
SOURCE SAYSThe biggest buff of this round, after earlier nerfs went too far.
WHAT IT MEANSA real option again for ground armies without bringing back the launch version.
SOURCE SAYSPart of the Meteor Golem buff.
WHAT IT MEANSMore damage remains after a Meteor Golem falls.
SOURCE SAYSA modest healing bump at the top levels.
WHAT IT MEANSRe-test healing support in your army.
SOURCE SAYSThe full fix and the lifting of related competitive restrictions are planned for the next update.
WHAT IT MEANSPredictable behaviour for now; the August update later fixed the dash.
SOURCE SAYSNamed as monitored, not changed.
WHAT IT MEANSNo action needed.
SOURCE SAYSNamed as monitored, not changed.
WHAT IT MEANSNo action needed.
SOURCE SAYSNamed as monitored, not changed.
WHAT IT MEANSNo action needed.
SOURCE SAYSNamed as monitored, not changed.
WHAT IT MEANSNo action needed.
SOURCE SAYSNamed as monitored, not changed.
WHAT IT MEANSNo action needed.
May
SOURCE SAYSHeroes arrive earlier.
WHAT IT MEANSNo effect on an existing TH18 village.
SOURCE SAYSAvailable in the shop once all Home Village Builders are unlocked.
WHAT IT MEANSOne more Builder Base upgrade can run at a time.
SOURCE SAYSStarting with the June Gold Pass.
WHAT IT MEANSBuying the pass late in the month no longer loses points.
SOURCE SAYSThe May update post points to the May balance changes (State of Gameplay #2); the numbers come from the unit history.
WHAT IT MEANSTraps count for more against a lone flying hero.
SOURCE SAYSFirst of two small cuts to the level 6 Dragon Rider (the second is in July).
WHAT IT MEANSDragon armies lose a little durability.
Ranked overhaul
SOURCE SAYSAnnounced 16 Apr; migration week from 20 Apr placed players: top 12,500 to Legend I, next 50,000 to Legend II, the rest to Legend III.
WHAT IT MEANSYour Ranked week now depends on your tier; see the Ranked page.
SOURCE SAYSAlso: a countdown on the demotion warning and fewer battles for Titan 25 to Electro 33.
WHAT IT MEANSA break of up to four weeks no longer costs you a rank.
Interpretations are cautious: the page states likely effects, not a ranking.
Ore-risk ledger: Since Mar 2026, 0 existing equipment pieces were changed in stored rows, so no Ore you spent is exposed to a balance change. 1 new piece (Portal Pendant) competes for future Ore.
Players report (opinion): Ore spent on equipment is not refunded when that equipment is later weakened. Discussion thread linked in sources.
0 of 8 checked. Steps come from defense and system changes after your chosen month.
Dates from the official season post (1 Oct 2026); status is computed from your device date, not a live feed. The post's line about Star Bonus "seeing double" is marked unconfirmed there and is not shown as fact.
Source watchdog: all official links checked 26 Oct 2026; no date or scope changed since.
Answers use only the dated change rows on this page.
GamGem is an independent fan project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Supercell. No player tag or account is needed; your month, Town Hall, checklist and journal stay in this browser. Interpretations are marked "What it means" and are not official. Facts checked on the official blog 26 Oct 2026: maximum Town Hall 18 · latest update 30 Aug 2026 · latest balance announcement 17 Oct 2026 (effective date not published) · Ore gem prices cut 2 Oct 2026 · October season Portal Panic 1–31 Oct.
