AI Overview: Royal Ghost is a 3-elixir Legendary who turns invisible, so nothing can hit him until he strikes first. Many players call him a mix of Bandit and Dark Prince. The site guide lists a best deck at 77.0%, and one 2026 change: hitpoints went from 1,210 to 1,152 on October 6. Seven plays follow. Numbers were pulled from the October 2026 card data.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Royal Ghost costs 3 elixir, is a Legendary and unlocks in Spooky Town (Arena 12) on the site guide.
- He is invisible until an enemy startles him or he attacks, then he turns invisible again.
- SeeMeta lists hitpoints going from 1,210 to 1,152 (-4.8%) on October 6.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Royal Ghost deck won 77.0% over 993 battles.
- Spells and splash can still hit him while he is invisible.
What Makes Royal Ghost Different
Like Dark Prince, he splashes. Like Bandit, he cannot be touched while hidden. That mix makes him a support card that the opponent barely sees coming.
| Fact | Notes. | 2026 check |
| Cost | 3 elixir | 3 elixir, Legendary |
| Unlock | Not stated | Spooky Town (Arena 12) |
| Damage | 135 DPS; 230 per hit at tournament cap | Not re-checked |
| Hitpoints | 1,100 at level 1 | 1,210 to 1,152 on October 6 |
| Best deck | Not covered | 77.0% over 993 battles |
The short version: he hides, he hits hard, he hides again. See the Royal Ghost card guide.
A 77.0% best deck on a Legendary is the kind of number that draws a nerf, and he already lost hitpoints in October. The negative effect: if he is trimmed again, players who just leveled him will see his lead role shrink.
Seven Plays
- Play him behind a tank. The enemy does not notice him while he is invisible, so he can deal massive damage.
- Use the splash on Goblins. His splash can kill all three, so be careful when you face him with Goblin Barrel.
- Defend on top of the enemy. He is a mini tank, so place him right on the troops.
- Do not expect air defense. He does not target air units.
- Use him as a Bandit. Give him the Bandit’s role, not the Knight’s.
- Keep your Knight. Knight is the best value card in the game, so do not cut it for him.
The takeaway: he is an offense card first.
Evolution note: Evo Royal Ghost summons two Souldiers when he attacks while invisible. Check your own Evolution before you rely on the old numbers.
If more decks adopt invisible burst, Supercell may reduce how long he stays hidden. The negative effect: a shorter hidden time would make him easy prey for swarms, and his lead role would shrink.
How to Counter Him
Swarms and mini tanks: Knight, Valkyrie and swarms. They can hit him once he is visible.
Splash or spells: he can still be damaged while invisible by spells or splash.
Do not bait the reveal: if you leave a glass cannon alone, he shreds it, then returns to hiding and walks to the tower for 230 damage per hit on the old table.
The short version: keep a splash card ready and do not leave support troops alone.
Numbers
| Level | Hitpoints | Damage | DPS |
| 1 | 1,100 | 216 | 120 |
| 3 | 1,331 | 261 | 145 |
| 5 | 1,606 | 315 | 175 |
The old changelog has one entry: on January 24, 2018, damage fell 6%, hit speed slowed from 1.7 to 1.8 seconds and the invisibility delay grew from 0.7 to 1.2 seconds. Everything after that, including the October 2026 hitpoint cut, comes from the site guide.
What it means: the page describes an older, faster Ghost. Still unknown: the current hit speed and delay, because the site guide does not list them.
Offense: many players call him the Mega Knight version of the Knight, with Knight-like hitpoints and Mega Knight-like damage. Air troops and swarms do not stop him cleanly.
Defense: he does not look strong on defense. Place him on top of the rival troops, since he will not attack unless he is close.
Invisible burst cards invite counters, so more splash cards and spells may rise around him. The negative effect: a meta full of splash would cut his value and push players away from a card they just upgraded.
Where He Fits in a Deck
Treat Royal Ghost like the Bandit, as a support card that follows a tank and finishes the job. Against cutting the Knight to make room, since the Knight gives the best value per elixir in his view. At 3 elixir he fits next to any heavy tank, and his splash helps against the small troops that guard it.
- Behind a tank: the enemy troops barely notice him while he is hidden.
- On a glass cannon: drop him on a Wizard, Ice Wizard or Musketeer.
- On defense: drop him right on top of the rival troops.
The sample is worth reading with care. A 77.0% win rate over 993 battles is high, but it is one list from one tracker month. Those hit counts came from levels in 2018, so they are only a rough guide today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Royal Ghost cost?
3 elixir. He is a Legendary.
Can you attack Royal Ghost while he is invisible?
Only with spells or splash.
Does Royal Ghost hit air troops?
No. He does not target air units.
What changed for Royal Ghost in 2026?
SeeMeta lists hitpoints from 1,210 to 1,152 on October 6.
What is the best Royal Ghost deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a 77.0% deck over 993 battles.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- CryptoAIMeta card guides for these cards, built from RoyaleTracker October 2026 samples and SeeMeta 2026 balance changes
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 2026), read through search summaries
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity)