AI Overview: Spirit Empress is a Legendary troop in Clash Royale that costs 3 elixir on the ground or 6 elixir on her spirit dragon. She unlocks in Miner’s Mine (Arena 15). SeeMeta lists nerfs on May 4, 2026 and a damage buff on September 8. In October 2026, no printed RoyaleTracker Spirit Empress deck won more than 49.7%.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Spirit Empress costs 3 elixir as a ground troop and 6 elixir on her dragon. She is a Legendary and unlocks in Miner’s Mine (Arena 15).
- She has no Evolution and no Hero version.
- SeeMeta lists a hit speed and hitpoint cut on May 4 and damage 309 to 320 on September 8, 2026.
- RoyaleTracker’s best Spirit Empress deck won 49.7% over 388 battles.
- Seven of the eight printed lists won under 46%.
Table of Contents
What Spirit Empress Does
The short version: Spirit Empress is a Legendary troop with two prices. RoyaleTracker’s card text says you can play her as a hard-hitting ground troop for 3 elixir, or on top of her spirit dragon for 6. She unlocks in Miner’s Mine (Arena 15).
Spirit Empress has two prices. Pay 3 for a fighter on the ground, or pay 6 for the same fighter on a flying dragon.
What changed: SeeMeta lists hit speed 1.1 to 1.2 seconds (+9.1%) and a hitpoint cut to 1,121 on May 4, then damage 309 to 320 (+3.6%) on September 8. SeeMeta lists the hitpoint cut twice, from 1,152 and from 1,177, so the exact size is unclear. What it means: she hits slower and has less health than in spring, with a small damage buff on top.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 3 on the ground, 6 on the dragon |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Type | Troop |
| Unlocks | Miner’s Mine (Arena 15) |
| Evolution / Hero | None |
| Last change | September 8, 2026 (SeeMeta) |
Spirit Empress was nerfed in May and buffed a little in September, and no list with her has found a clear home. If the tracker stays low, expect another buff. The negative effect: a card that gets small buffs every few months can end up strong without anyone noticing.
Best Spirit Empress Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed eight Spirit Empress decks. The best, a Mega Knight list with Evo Lumberjack and Hero Goblins, won 49.7% over 388 battles. The other seven won between 41.4% and 45.7%.
The pattern: Evo Witch is in three lists, Skeleton King in three and Furnace in three. The heaviest list, at 5.0 average elixir, won 42.7%, and the cheapest, at 3.8, won 44.9%. What it means: no shell has found her. Cost barely changes the result.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Mega Knight, Evo Lumberjack and Hero Goblins | 4.3 | 49.7% (388 battles) | |
| Mega Knight, Evo Furnace and Mirror | 3.8 | 44.9% (947 battles) | |
| Elixir Golem, Sparky and Rage | 3.9 | 45.7% (460 battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Hero Dark Prince and Baby Dragon | 4.1 | 44.7% (586 battles) | |
| Sparky, Monk and Bowler | 4.5 | 43.6% (674 battles) | |
| Evo P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit and Witch | 5.0 | 42.7% (700 battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Boss Bandit and Mighty Miner | 4.5 | 41.4% (630 battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Hero Balloon and Void | 4.1 | 42.3% (362 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Sparky and Elixir Golem build in the table above, 45.7% in the tracker sample (460 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.9 elixir by the tracker’s count, which treats her as 6. Swap Rage for a cheaper card to lower the cost.
How to Play Spirit Empress
- Choose the form. The 3-elixir ground form is a cheap fighter, the 6-elixir dragon is a push.
- Pair her with Furnace. Three of the eight lists run it.
- Add Skeleton King or Evo Witch. Each is in three lists.
- Do not expect a safe pick. No list won over 49.7%.
- Keep the average low. The heaviest list won the least.
The move: next game, play her on the ground for 3 elixir first, and save the 6-elixir dragon for when you are ahead.
Furnace is in three lists, and its range was cut on June 1, from 6 to 5.5 tiles. If it is trimmed again, the Spirit Empress lists lose a partner. The negative effect: a card without a winning deck depends even more on its partners.
How to Counter Spirit Empress
- Air troops and anti-air buildings: the dragon form flies.
- Fireball or Poison: a spell hits the ground form for 3 elixir of value.
- Wait for the form: the ground form is cheap, the dragon form costs 6, so answer the dragon with a counter-push.
- Split your push: hit the other lane when she is at the back.
The catch: do not use your best answer on the 3-elixir form. Save it for the dragon.
Is Spirit Empress Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Not yet. The best list won 49.7%. The catch: seven of eight won under 46%, the September buff is small, and her best deck has not appeared.
What to remember: Spirit Empress is a flexible Legendary that the tracker does not yet back.
Evo Witch is in three Spirit Empress lists, and SeeMeta lists a rework for it on August 4: healing per Skeleton 53 to 153, and healing only from her first Skeleton wave. If that rework settles, those three lists may improve. The negative effect: a card that depends on a partner’s rework has no say in its own results.
Go deeper: For the cards in her lists, read the Furnace guide, the Goblin Curse guide and the Witch guide. To test swaps, load the cards into the Clash Royale Deck Builder and read the average cost it reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Spirit Empress do in Clash Royale?
She is a Legendary troop that you can play as a ground fighter for 3 elixir or on a spirit dragon for 6 elixir.
How much does Spirit Empress cost?
3 elixir on the ground, 6 elixir on the dragon.
When do you unlock Spirit Empress?
She unlocks in Miner’s Mine (Arena 15). She is a Legendary card.
What is the best Spirit Empress deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a Mega Knight deck with Evo Lumberjack and Hero Goblins at 49.7% over 388 battles.
What counters Spirit Empress?
Air troops for the dragon form, and a spell or building for the ground form.
What changed for Spirit Empress in 2026?
SeeMeta lists hit speed and hitpoint cuts on May 4, and damage 309 to 320 on September 8.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Spirit Empress is a two-price Legendary with no winning deck yet. Test her before you commit a slot.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Spirit Empress card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Spirit Empress (October 2026 tracker samples)
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 8, 2026)
- Clash Royale card data used by the Deck Builder (elixir costs and card types)
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity, Evolution and Hero flags)