Clash Royale Tower Princess

Tower Princess

RarityCommon

TypeTower Troop

ArenaTraining Camp

Release Date13 December 2023

The Clash Royale Tower Princess are your primary line of defense, guarding each side of your arena with steady ranged attacks. Positioned alongside the central King Tower, these towers automatically target and damage enemy troops that enter their range, making them essential for controlling the battlefield. Understanding how to protect your Princess Towers — and how to take down your opponent’s — is key to gaining a strategic advantage and securing victory.

How the Princess Tower Works

The Princess Towers in Clash Royale automatically engage enemy troops and buildings that enter their attack range. Each player starts with two Princess Towers—one on the left and one on the right—which begin attacking as soon as the battle starts. These towers target one enemy at a time and deal moderate single-target damage at a consistent rate. They prioritize the closest enemy troop within range and will not change targets unless the current one is defeated or leaves range. Keeping your Princess Towers active and protected is critical, as losing one opens up that lane for enemy pushes and makes it easier for opponents to reach your King Tower.

Tower Princess Stats

Attributes

Hit Speed	First Hit	Range	Target	Type	Rarity
0.8 sec	0.8 sec	7.5	Air & Ground	Tower Troop	Common

Level Statistics

Level	Hitpoints	Damage	Damage per second

Deck

In Clash Royale, you can’t place a Princess Tower like a card, but you can build decks that leverage Princess Tower support effectively — for defense, chip damage, and counter-pushing. These decks are designed to protect your towers while maximizing their synergy with strong defensive cards.

Classic Log Bait Deck (Princess Support)

• The Princess and Princess Tower provide long-range splash damage control.
• Knight tanks while the Goblin Barrel pressures.
• Inferno Tower handles tanks.
• Use Rocket and Log for hard counters and tower chip damage.

Miner Control Deck (Tower Chip & Counterpush)

• Use Tornado to pull troops into Princess Tower range or activate King Tower.
• Miner + Poison slowly chips down towers while defending efficiently.
• Musketeer and Knight provide reliable defense behind Princess Tower support.

Graveyard Freeze Deck (Tower Pressure)

• Defend with Ice Wizard, Tornado, and Bowler, using your Princess Tower to assist.
• Once troops survive, drop Graveyard + Freeze for a surprise push.
• Use Tornado to group troops for splash + tower hits

Strategy

The Princess Towers are your first and most reliable line of defense in every Clash Royale match. Mastering how to use them effectively can give you a huge advantage in controlling the tempo of the game and winning favorable trades. Here’s a breakdown of key strategies:

1. Use the Tower as a Defensive Tool

Let your Princess Tower do the heavy lifting on defense by pulling enemy troops into its range. You can use cheap cards like Skeletons, Ice Spirit, or Knight to kite troops into the center, allowing both Princess Towers to target them. This not only saves elixir but helps you deal with pushes efficiently.

2. Activate the King Tower Early

A well-timed Tornado, Miner, or even a misdirected troop can be used to trigger your King Tower. Once activated, the King Tower adds a third layer of defense, making it much harder for your opponent to build effective pushes. This is especially useful against swarm decks or Miner control.

3. Build Strong Counterpushes

After successfully defending using the Princess Tower’s support, use surviving troops for a counterattack. Support them with win conditions like Hog Rider, Miner, or Graveyard, depending on your deck. This strategy allows you to apply pressure without overspending on elixir.

4. Protect Your Princess Towers

Losing a Princess Tower opens your lane to enemy troops, allowing them to place cards closer to your King Tower. Defend them carefully, especially if you’re ahead on elixir or already have one tower down. Keep spells like Log, Zap, or Barbarian Barrel ready to counter swarms and chip damage attempts.

5. Elixir Management & Timing

Don’t panic when defending — trust your Princess Tower’s damage and place support troops only when necessary. Well-timed defenses save elixir and allow you to mount stronger counterpushes while your opponent is low.

Strength and Weakness

Strengths:

• Automatic Defense: The Princess Towers start firing at enemy troops immediately when they enter range, providing consistent, reliable damage without any elixir cost.
• Ranged Attacks: Their long-range attacks help control lanes by chipping away at enemy troops before they get close.
• Synergy with Spells: Can be combined effectively with spells like Tornado to pull enemies into range for maximum damage.
• Pressure Relief: Help reduce pressure on your defending troops by dealing steady damage to attackers.
• Defense Activation: Losing one tower opens the lane but protects the King Tower until both are destroyed, making them critical defensive pillars.
• Triggering King Tower: Strategic plays can activate the King Tower’s defense, adding an extra layer of protection.

Weaknesses:

• Fixed Position: You cannot move or reposition Princess Towers, so they can only defend within their fixed range.
• Vulnerable to Swarm Units: Without proper support, swarms (e.g., Minion Horde, Goblin Gang) can overwhelm a single tower.
• Limited Damage Type: Only single-target damage, making it less effective against multiple grouped units unless paired with splash troops or spells.
• No Ability to Target Air and Ground Differently: The tower targets both but deals moderate damage, so fast or high-health units can be challenging without backup.
• Relies on Player Support: The tower alone cannot win a game; it needs good troop and spell support to maximize its effectiveness.
• Easily Distracted: Certain units like the Miner or spells like Rocket can chip away at the tower safely if the player isn’t careful.

Counter

While the Princess Tower is a strong, automatic defense, there are several effective ways to counter it and chip away at your opponent’s defense:

1. Use High-Damage Troops and Spells

• Miner: The Miner can be sent directly to the Princess Tower to chip away safely since the tower targets ground units and can be distracted by troops or spells.
• Rocket / Fireball / Poison: These spells deal direct damage to the tower, helping you chip it down quickly, especially in double elixir.
• Hog Rider / Ram Rider: Fast units that target buildings can pressure the Princess Tower and force your opponent to respond quickly.

2. Swarm Units and Air Attacks

• Minion Horde / Bats / Goblin Gang: These can quickly take down the Princess Tower if your opponent lacks splash damage or spells.
• Balloon: A high-damage air unit that targets buildings, Balloon can deliver devastating damage to the Princess Tower if left unchecked.

3. Use Tornado for Positioning

• Use Tornado to pull enemy troops away from the Princess Tower’s range or pull your own troops closer to the tower to combine damage.
• Conversely, you can use Tornado to reposition your troops to attack the Princess Tower more effectively.

4. Distract and Overwhelm

• Deploy tanks like Golem or Giant to soak damage while smaller units chip away at the tower.
• Combine pressure on the opposite lane to split your opponent’s attention and force them to defend multiple threats.

Things to Watch Out For

• Don’t overcommit on a push that targets the Princess Tower without enough backup; the Princess Tower plus defensive troops can quickly counter.
• Be mindful of your opponent’s spells that can clear your swarm or chip away at your troops.

Synergies

1. Tornado + Princess Tower

• Why it works: Tornado pulls enemy troops into the Princess Tower’s attack radius (and potentially both towers), maximizing damage output.
• Bonus: It can also activate the King Tower early, adding a powerful third defense.

2. Tank + Support Units

• Use tanks like Knight, Giant, or Dark Prince to soak up damage while your Princess Towers chip away at enemy troops.
• Support with splash units like Baby Dragon, Executioner, or Wizard to clear swarms quickly.

3. Swarm Units for Distraction

• Cards like Skeletons, Goblin Gang, or Minions can distract and split enemy attacks, giving your Princess Towers more time to deal damage.
• This combo works well against single-target attackers like Mini P.E.K.K.A or Prince.

4. Spells to Control the Battlefield

• Log, Zap, or Arrows help clear small swarms that threaten your towers.
• Poison or Fireball can chip away at grouped troops and enemy buildings while the Princess Tower supports from afar.

5. Counterpush with Surviving Troops

• After a strong defense supported by your Princess Towers, use surviving troops to launch a counterpush.
• Cards like Hog Rider, Miner, or Graveyard pair well here to pressure the opponent’s towers while their defenses are low.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)