How to use Mega Minion in Clash Royale

The Mega Minion in Clash Royale is a well-known and powerful aerial troop known for its great damage output and adaptability in combat. Knowing how to use this card well as a player will greatly improve your overall gameplay experience and strategic ability. Understanding how to use the Mega Minion to your advantage can provide you an advantage over your rivals whether you're providing pressure via split-lane tactics, defending against opposing pushes, or helping tanks.

We'll look at a few key tactics in this article to make the most out of the Mega Minion in Clash Royale.

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Strategies to use Mega Minion in Clash Royale

1) Supporting tanks and building pushes

Mega Minion (Image via Supercell)

Supporting tanks such as the Giant, Golem, or Lava Hound is where Mega Minion shines. It is a great addition to these units with high hit points due to its tremendous damage each hit. To defend your tank from the air and to neutralize threats to it rapidly, place the Mega Minion behind it. When this combination works well, it produces a powerful push that can overwhelm your opponent's defenses if unchecked.

The timing of pushes is critical. When your tank is almost at the bridge, launch your Mega Minion, making sure it stays in range to offer constant assistance. This keeps it covered by your tank's hit points while simultaneously increasing its damage output. Consider your opponent's air defense troops and spells as well. Cast spells like Zap or Arrows to eliminate any obstacles that could try to stop your Mega Minion.

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2) Defense and counter pushing

The Mega Minion in Clash Royale is a dependable defense unit that can counter a range of aerial and ground threats. Because of its great damage, it can eliminate flying forces like Balloons, Baby Dragons, and Minions in a hurry.

After a successful defense, use Mega Minion's counter-push ability to put pressure on your opponent. Use your Mega Minion to launch a counterattack behind your remaining soldiers after you've repelled an enemy onslaught. This puts your opponent on the defensive and gives you momentum by making them use elixir to defend against your counter-push.

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3) Split-lane pressure and cycle decks

Official game poster (Image via Supercell)

Mega Minion in Clash Royale is a great card for using split-lane pressure tactics, where you exert pressure on both lanes together to split your opponent's defenses. Combine Mega Minion with swift soldiers such as Miner or Hog Rider to establish split-lane assaults that compel your adversary to allocate their resources judiciously. This strategy can catch adversaries off guard and hinder their ability to put together a strong defense.

Mega Minion is a useful addition to cycle decks because of its relatively cheap elixir cost, which allows you to cycle through your cards quickly while retaining elixir efficiency.

When defending against enemy soldiers, use Mega Minion to cycle back to your win condition or critical spells. Because of its adaptability, you can put consistent pressure on your opponent throughout the battle and adjust to varied conditions.

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