Can I Join a Clan War in Clash of Clans? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, you can join a Clan War in Clash of Clans, but certain conditions must be met. Eligibility depends on your clan status, activity, and the choices made by your Clan Leader or Co-Leaders. This guide dives deep into the intricacies of Clan War participation, ensuring you understand the requirements and can actively contribute to your clan’s success.
Understanding Clan War Eligibility
Being eligible for a Clan War isn’t simply a matter of wanting to participate. Several factors determine whether you can join the fray. Let’s break them down:
- Clan Membership: You must be a member of a clan with at least 5 eligible members to even initiate a war.
- Opt-In Status: You need to signal your interest to your Clan Leader and Co-Leaders by toggling the “Clan Wars” button in your profile to green. This indicates your availability. However, remember that this is only a signal; the final decision rests with the leader.
- War Cool-down: If you or your Clan recently received a war cool-down as a punitive action, you won’t be eligible for war during that period.
- Active in Another War: A player can only participate in one Clan War or Clan War League (CWL) at a time. If you’re already in another Clan’s war, you’ll be ineligible for your current Clan’s war.
- Leader’s Choice: Ultimately, the Clan Leader (or a Co-Leader, if authorized) decides who participates in the war. Even if your button is green, the leader must select you to be part of the war roster.
Why Am I “Not Eligible”? Common Scenarios
If you receive the “not eligible” message when attempting to join a war, it’s crucial to understand the root cause. Here are the most common scenarios:
- Already in Another War: As mentioned above, being involved in another Clan’s war is a definite roadblock.
- War Cool-down: This applies to both individual and Clan-wide cool-downs. Check your Clan’s status and your own recent activity.
- Insufficient Town Hall Level: Some clans might set minimum Town Hall level requirements for war participants. If your Town Hall is too low, you might be excluded.
- Recent Clan Join: Some Clans have policies that prevent new members from participating in wars for a set period to ensure loyalty and commitment.
How to Increase Your Chances of War Participation
While the final decision lies with the Clan Leader, there are several things you can do to improve your chances of being selected for Clan Wars:
- Maintain High Activity: Regularly donate troops, participate in Clan Games, and contribute to Clan Capital raids. Active members are more likely to be seen as valuable war assets.
- Upgrade Your Base: A well-developed base with strong defenses and offensive capabilities is crucial for war. Focus on upgrading your Town Hall, troops, spells, and defenses strategically.
- Communicate with Your Clan: Let your Clan Leader and Co-Leaders know you’re eager to participate in wars and that you’re actively working to improve your base.
- Practice War Attacks: Utilize friendly challenges and practice attacks to hone your war attack skills. Showcase your ability to consistently secure stars.
- Follow War Strategies: Understand and adhere to your Clan’s war strategies and tactics. Show that you’re a team player and can execute plans effectively.
Delving Deeper into Clan War Mechanics
Beyond eligibility, understanding the fundamental mechanics of Clan Wars is crucial for success.
- Preparation Day: This 23-hour period allows Clans to scout enemy bases, plan attacks, and donate defensive troops to their Clan Castles.
- Battle Day: The 24-hour battle day is when the actual attacks take place. Each player typically gets two attacks.
- War Stars and Destruction Percentage: The Clan with the most war stars at the end of the battle day wins. If the war is tied in stars, the Clan with the higher total destruction percentage wins.
- War Loot: Winning a Clan War rewards players with bonus loot, which can be used to upgrade their base. The amount of loot depends on the Town Hall level of the bases attacked.
Clan War Leagues (CWL) vs. Clan Wars
It’s important to distinguish between Clan Wars and Clan War Leagues (CWL).
- Clan Wars: Regular wars are initiated by the Clan Leader and involve a single battle between two Clans.
- Clan War Leagues: CWL is a monthly tournament where Clans compete against seven other Clans in a league format. The top Clans in each league advance to higher leagues, while the bottom Clans are relegated.
CWL requires a roster of at least 15 players. If you participate in the CWL roster of another Clan, you cannot participate in the CWL of your current Clan. However, you can still participate in regular Clan Wars.
FAQs About Joining Clan Wars
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about participating in Clan Wars:
1. What are the minimum Clan requirements to go to war?
The only requirement is that a clan must have at least 5 eligible members for war.
2. Can I be attacked in Clan Wars if I’m active?
During the battle day, your village cannot be attacked while you are online. However, your war base can be attacked at any time by enemy players. This means that someone else cannot use a third attack on you while you are online to prevent it. Your main or home base cannot be attacked while you are on the game.
3. Can I get a Clan War chest if I don’t participate?
No. To obtain rewards, including the Clan War bonus loot, you must participate in at least one attack during the war. Also, a member must be part of the clan for a specific amount of time before they qualify for the clan chest rewards.
4. Why are some players not eligible for CWL?
If a player was in the Clan War Leagues Roster of his old Clan, the player can’t play in another Clan’s Clan War Leagues. He can however play in another Clan’s Clan Wars and Friendly Wars.
5. How many CWL medals do you get if you don’t participate?
Without scoring any War Stars the player can only get 20% of the possible League Medal rewards. Players who are in the Roster but who are not placed on the War Map on any of the Battle Days also get 20% of the possible League Medals.
6. Can Elders kick people out of the Clan?
Yes, Elders can kick out Clan members (once every 20 minutes).
7. Can you join a Clan you were kicked from?
If a player is kicked out of a Clan, he/she is not able to join the Clan for 24 hours.
8. Who wins Clan War if tied? What is the tiebreaker?
If each Clan has equal stars at the end of a War, the winner is decided depending on a clan’s ‘total destruction percentage.’ The ‘total destruction percentage’ is taken from each side’s players’ best attack.
9. How long is Clan War?
Each Clan War event lasts for 47 hours (23-hour preparation day + 24-hour battle day).
10. How do you qualify for Clan War chest?
To obtain clan war chest you must participate in at least one collection day battle and play a final battle on the next day.
11. How late can you join Clan War League?
Clan Leaders have two days to enter War Leagues matchmaking with at least 15 players selected. By default, all Clan members are in the roster for Clan War Leagues.
12. Why can’t I find people to join my Clan?
If a player doesn’t meet the Trophy requirements or Town Hall level requirements, he won’t be able to join your Clan.
13. What is the Clan War rule?
While the specific rules you’re referring to might be for a third-party event, in Clash of Clans itself, the rule is that each player gets two attacks during the Battle Day to earn stars for their Clan.
14. What if the Clan Leader is inactive?
After a total of 35 days of inactivity, the Leader role is given to a Co-leader or an Elder of the Clan.
15. Can I play CWL in 2 Clans?
No, you can only sign up for War Leagues in one Clan.
Final Thoughts
Participating in Clan Wars is a rewarding aspect of Clash of Clans, fostering teamwork, strategy, and competition. By understanding the eligibility requirements and actively contributing to your Clan, you can significantly increase your chances of being part of these epic battles. Remember to maintain open communication with your Clan leadership, continuously improve your base, and hone your attack skills. Also, consider exploring the research and insights found at the GamesLearningSociety.org to understand the broader impact and educational aspects of gaming. Good luck, and may your Clan emerge victorious!