Elixir Loong is the newest ruler to enter the Merge Tactics roster, and he immediately stands out for one defining feature: the ability to field seven troops instead of the usual six. This extra slot creates unique build paths, stronger early-round stability, and flexible late-game transitions. However, his one major drawback is that he generates very little elixir, making efficient economy management crucial.
This guide breaks down the three strongest builds currently performing with Elixir Loong, why they work, and how to pilot them across early, mid, and late game.
Elixir Loong’s Playstyle
Elixir Loong excels in the early game, often winning the first several rounds on raw board presence alone. This allows you to preserve HP while gradually building an economy. The challenge comes later, as his elixir income is limited to the standard five per round, with no bonus generation tied to losing or merges.
Because of this, the most consistent strategy with Loong is to open with Goblins to generate elixir and then pivot into your final build once you have enough to chase key three-star upgrades.
- Start every match by buying Goblins to scale your economy over time.
- Use early stability to avoid HP loss and buy yourself a late-game power spike.
- Be ready to pivot hard by mid-game once you have enough elixir saved.
Build #1: Four Avengers + Electric Traits
Best All-Round Performance and Most Stable Win Rate
This build leans into powerful stun control, strong front-line durability, and high-pressure backline picks that shred priority targets.
Final Build:
- Dark Goblin
- Witch
- Pekka
- Electro Wizard
- Skeleton King
- Valkyrie
- Electric Giant
This composition activates four Avenger troops, creating excellent front-line disruption and reliable mid-fight swing power. With Electro Wizard and Electric Giant providing heavy stun uptime, enemy lines struggle to cast, merge, or sustain. Meanwhile, the Dark Goblin and Witch apply constant pressure to the backline, shredding support troops and summoners.
Because Loong starts strong and protects HP early, this build consistently reaches late game with enough breathing room to stabilize. Once all traits are activated and units hit two-stars or higher, the comp becomes oppressive.
Strengths
- Dominant mid-game spike
- High crowd control
- Backline deletion through Dark Goblin and Queen if slotted
Weaknesses
- Elixir-heavy late game
- Requires patience before the full pivot
Build #2: Full Clan with Skeleton King and Witch
Clan remains a powerhouse archetype. With Loong’s seventh slot, this version merges the two strongest Clan variants from the previous season into one.
Final Build:
- Valkyrie
- Barbarian
- Archer
- Dark Goblin
- Skeleton King
- Witch
- Queen
This build triggers:
- Clan
- Avenger
- Ranger
- Undead
The result is a well-rounded composition with powerful backline DPS, fast attack scaling, and strong board control. This version uses both the Skeleton King/Witch pressure combo and the Ranger scaling variant in one list, creating a high-tempo, high-synergy comp that snowballs quickly if it reaches Star upgrades early.
Dark Goblin becomes the carry unit here, supported by Queen for backline assassinations and Witch for attrition pressure.
Build #3: Two Blasters with Fire Traits
Maximum Burst Damage and Late-Game Finisher Potential
This is a more aggressive, damage-focused build built around raw explosive output. If you prefer decisive mid-late game rounds where units melt rapidly, this is the pick.
Final Build:
- Executioner
- Baby Dragon
- Wizard
- Giant Skeleton
- Mega Knight
- Goblin Machine
- Skeleton King
The two-Blaster setup was already one of last season’s most dominant late-game strategies, and Loong’s seventh slot allows the comp to run its full package without sacrificing front-line integrity. Executioner and Goblin Machine handle crowd control and slicing pressure, while Wizard and Baby Dragon stack Fire and Blaster damage for punishing AoE.
Mega Knight and Giant Skeleton anchor the frontline long enough for the Blasters to detonate entire boards. The weakness is not the comp itself, but Loong’s slow elixir generation, which makes reaching multiple three-stars harder compared to rulers like the Empress.
Elixir Loong is a refreshing ruler for players who enjoy strategic scaling and strong early stabilization. While he cannot match rulers who generate elixir faster, his seventh slot gives enough flexibility to execute some of the most well-rounded builds in the meta.