Quick Answer
Best heroes in Clash right now? The Grand Warden is number one, the Dragon Duke is number two, and the Archer Queen takes number three. The Queen is in basically every army ever made, the Duke has been a win-securer since release, and there is simply no attack worth running without the Warden in it.
Heroes make or break an attack in Clash of Clans, and with six heroes in the game and only four slots available, picking the right ones is half the battle won. So here is the top three list, ranked from third to first.
Number Three: Archer Queen
Rank #3
A hero that is always useful and used in every army is the Archer Queen. She is the definition of a must-have, and almost every single attack plan in the game has a job for her.
- Queen charge with the Monolith Arrow. Pair her with the Monolith Arrow equipment and you can chain through a whole section of the base, opening it up before your main army even arrives.
- Giant Arrow cleanup. Equip the Giant Arrow and she can take out half of the enemy’s air defenses, clearing the sky for your air troops to sweep through without a scratch.
In a few words, she is a must-have. Any army you build, the Archer Queen fits into it.
Number Two: Dragon Duke
Rank #2
Since he was released, he has become the man. The Dragon Duke is just perfect. No matter which equipment you use on him, he will help you secure the win.
Most heroes only shine with one specific setup, but the Duke works with whatever you put on him. That flexibility is rare, and it is why he jumped straight into the meta and never left.
And his passive ability can easily be considered as a third equipment. That free bonus is what pushes him above almost everyone else on the roster.
Number One: Grand Warden
Rank #1
There is no army without the Warden. He is the true god of Clash, and every top player will tell you the same thing: if he is not in your army, change your army.
- Fireball half the base. With the right equipment he can fireball half of the enemy base from a safe distance, deleting key buildings and funneling defences.
- Immortality. He can make your troops immortal, letting your kill squad live far longer than it has any right to.
- Walk through the core. He can help them walk through the core like a knife through butter, turning impossible cores into a straight walk.
Quick Comparison
| Rank | Hero | Why He Is Here |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Warden | No army without him: fireball, immortality and core walking |
| 2 | Dragon Duke | Perfect with any equipment, passive acts like a third one |
| 3 | Archer Queen | Must-have in every army: queen charge and air defence snipes |
Common Questions About the Best Heroes in Clash
Who is the best hero in Clash of Clans right now?
The Grand Warden. He is the only hero that no serious attack can run without, thanks to his fireball, immortality and core-walking abilities.
Why is the Dragon Duke ranked so high?
Because he works with every equipment. He has been a win-securer since release, and his passive ability is so strong it counts like a third piece of equipment.
Is the Archer Queen still worth using?
Absolutely. She is in practically every army, whether you are queen charging with the Monolith Arrow or deleting air defences with the Giant Arrow.
Which hero should I upgrade first?
The Grand Warden, since he fits into every attack. After that, keep the Archer Queen and Dragon Duke leveled so you never have to bench a good army for a low-level hero.
Final Verdict
If you want more wins tomorrow, run the Warden, the Dragon Duke and the Archer Queen. Those three cover almost every attack style in the game. Smash that like button and subscribe so you do not miss the next round of hero rankings and sneak peeks.
For more on how these heroes fit into current attacks, our Clash of Clans updates and strategy guides cover the changes worth planning around, and the Clash Royale meta updates are useful if you follow Supercell’s other titles.
