The Archer Queen is a powerful five-elixir ranged troop in Merge Tactics, classified under the Clan and Avenger traits. She opens the battle by firing multiple arrows at her closest enemy, and once her health drops below fifty percent, she turns invisible for 2.5 seconds while gaining bonus damage. This unique blend of utility and survivability makes her a versatile ranged carry who thrives in long fights and synergistic compositions.
Troop Design and Stats Overview
Visually, the Archer Queen resembles a traditional Archer but stands out with her regal appearance. She wears a crown, a team-colored loincloth and wrist cuffs, a green tunic and cape, and carries a larger quiver filled with golden-tipped arrows. Her crossbow is customized for multiple shots, and she walks barefoot with calm determination. Her base stats include a 1.25-second hit speed, medium overall speed, a fixed range of four tiles, and a critical hit chance of fifteen percent. As her star level increases, so does her troop count and damage multiplier, making her a scalable option for late-game builds.
Combat Role and Strengths
Despite lacking splash damage, Archer Queen excels at crowd control due to her ability to target multiple enemies at once. Her range allows her to stay safe behind tanks, and her multi-arrow volley can quickly eliminate glass-cannon units such as Archers, Goblins, Spear Goblins, Wizards, and even the Princess. Once she dips below half health, her invisibility activates, removing her from enemy targeting while simultaneously empowering her damage output. This phase is critical, as it gives her a second wind to clean up the battlefield or secure key eliminations.
Synergy with Avenger Trait
Archer Queen benefits heavily from the Avenger trait. When this trait is active, she gains bonus damage along with any other Avenger units. However, because she’s a ranged unit and tends to survive longer than most melee Avengers, she often becomes the last Avenger standing. This is ideal, as the Avenger synergy doubles her damage in this scenario. Combining this passive boost with her invisibility-phase bonus turns her into a late-fight carry that can shred enemy lines from a safe distance.
Synergy with Clan Trait
The Clan trait further enhances her performance by increasing her attack speed and allowing minor healing when reaching certain synergy levels. This works hand-in-hand with her invisibility window, as faster attack speed during her untargetable state means more damage dealt without risk. Healing after reaching 50% health also buys her more time on the field. Activating Clan alongside Avenger maximizes both offensive pressure and survivability, making her an ideal core for hybrid trait builds.
Best Card Pairings
The Archer Queen pairs well with other Clan troops to activate her attack speed bonus. Valkyrie is a standout choice – while the Queen attacks from the back, Valkyrie tanks and provides splash damage up front, forming a high-pressure duo capable of handling both single-target threats and grouped enemies. For cheaper options, Barbarian can act as a frontline Clan activator, though he lacks splash and durability compared to Valkyrie. Archer can also enable Clan synergy for minimal elixir cost, but doesn’t contribute defensively or offensively at the same scale.
Weaknesses and Counters
While the Archer Queen is deadly in the right setup, she does have vulnerabilities. Her invisibility lasts only 2.5 seconds, and her range is limited to four tiles, meaning she can’t kite enemies forever. She’s also susceptible to burst damage if focused before her invisibility activates. Additionally, because she lacks splash, she struggles to handle high-health frontline enemies unless supported. Melee tanks or area control troops like Knight, Mini P.E.K.K.A., or Ice Wizard can slow her down long enough for enemies to close in. Proper positioning and trait activation are key to making the most of her skillset.
Patch History and Balance Changes
Archer Queen was added to Merge Tactics with the global launch update on June 30, 2025. Her original stats featured five range and three seconds of invisibility. On July 31, a balance patch adjusted both values – her range was reduced to four and her invisibility shortened to 2.5 seconds, slightly toning down her survivability. On September 29, the Quarter 3 update redefined how Clan traits work, making them only affect Clan troops, and expanded the Avenger trait to include bonuses at two and four troops. These changes cemented her role as a synergy-dependent damage dealer with room for creative team-building
The Archer Queen offers a high skill ceiling and exceptional mid-to-late game value when properly supported. Her synergy with both Clan and Avenger allows players to flex between rapid-fire frontline melts or sustained ranged carry strategies. She is not the type of card you can drop carelessly — positioning, timing, and team composition all matter. But in the hands of a strategic player, the Archer Queen can dominate the board and outlast even the most aggressive enemies.