Merge Tactics Tier List Best Troops Traits and Rulers
The top tier of Troops right now is Dark Prince, Hog Rider. The top tier of Traits right now is Rider. Editorial tier list of Troops, Traits and Rulers for the current season, reviewed after every balance update.
Last Updated
Season 11
Season dates September 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026
This tier list is an editorial rating for Season 11. The game does not publish match statistics for Merge Tactics, so tiers rest on the official balance changes and on what top players pick, not on win rates. We review it after every balance update.
Troops tier list
SMeta defining
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Elixir cost 2KnightNoble
Elixir cost 3BanditForest
Elixir cost 3GiantClan
Elixir cost 3Giant SkeletonUndead
Elixir cost 3Goblin CageGoblin
Elixir cost 3Royal GiantNoble
Elixir cost 3ValkyrieClan
Elixir cost 3WitchUndead
Elixir cost 4Goblin MachineGoblin
Elixir cost 4Golden KnightNoble
Elixir cost 4Skeleton KingUndead
CSituational
Traits tier list
SMeta defining
BViable
CSituational
Rulers tier list
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AStrong picks
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CSituational
DWeakest right now
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best Troops in Merge Tactics?
- The top tier of Troops right now is Dark Prince, Hog Rider.
- What are the best Traits in Merge Tactics?
- The top tier of Traits right now is Rider.
- Who is the best Ruler in Merge Tactics?
- The top tier of Rulers right now is Spirit Empress.
- How is this tier list made?
- This tier list is an editorial rating for Season 11. The game does not publish match statistics for Merge Tactics, so tiers rest on the official balance changes and on what top players pick, not on win rates. We review it after every balance update.

































