Leaving a Clan During Clan War: What Happens Next?

The heat of battle is on, your clan is geared up for war, and then… life happens. A player leaves. Maybe it was planned, maybe it was a sudden emergency, but the question remains: what impact does this have on the ongoing Clan War? The simple answer is: leaving a clan during an active Clan War doesn’t immediately derail the whole operation. Their war base remains on the war map, and if they return before the war ends, they can even use their attacks. However, there are nuances and specific situations to consider. Let’s delve into the details.

The Core Mechanics of Leaving During War

The fundamental principle at play is that once a Clan War has been initiated by a leader or co-leader pressing the “Start War” button, the participating members and their bases are essentially “locked in.” This design decision by Supercell ensures that clans can’t strategically weaken their war opponent by having members leave to avoid attacks or manipulate the war map.

Therefore:

• Your War Base Stays Put: Even if a player leaves the clan, their war base will still be visible and attackable by the enemy clan. This is crucial for the opposing clan’s strategy and ensures fairness.
• Returning Players Can Attack: If the player rejoins the clan before the War Day ends, they will be able to use their two attacks as normal.
• No War-Hopping: A player cannot join another clan and participate in their Clan War while their original clan is still actively engaged in a war. This prevents players from contributing to multiple wars simultaneously.
• Eligibility for Rewards: Even if you leave mid-war, you are still eligible for war rewards based on the clan’s performance, provided you return to the clan before the war concludes.

Strategic Implications

While leaving a clan during war doesn’t completely cripple the clan, it does introduce strategic challenges:

• Potential Loss of Attacks: The most obvious impact is the potential loss of two attacks if the player doesn’t return. This can be a significant disadvantage, especially in close wars.
• Weakened Defense: Although the base remains, a missing player can’t coordinate defenses or provide support during the war.
• Morale Impact: A sudden departure can negatively affect clan morale, particularly if it was unexpected or unexplained.

Therefore, communication and planning are essential. If a player knows they will be unavailable during a war, it’s best to inform the clan leadership beforehand. This allows the clan to adjust its strategy accordingly and potentially exclude the player from the war roster to avoid the “ghost base” scenario.

Detailed Scenarios and Considerations

To fully understand the implications of leaving a clan during war, let’s examine some specific scenarios:

• Player leaves before Prep Day ends: If a player leaves before the “Preparation Day” ends, they will not be included in the war roster. This means their base will not appear on the war map, and their attacks won’t be missed.
• Player leaves during Prep Day: The same rules apply.
• Player leaves after attacking on War Day: If a player uses one or both of their attacks and then leaves, those attacks are still counted towards the clan’s total. Their base remains on the war map for the enemy to attack.
• Player is kicked during War Day: The same principles apply as if they left voluntarily. Their base remains, and any attacks they used are counted.
• Player rejoins after leaving but doesn’t attack: The clan is still at a disadvantage, as they had a roster spot occupied by a player who didn’t contribute.
• The “Ghost Base” Scenario: This refers to the situation where a player leaves without attacking, leaving their base vulnerable and uncontested. This can be frustrating for the opposing clan, as they essentially get two free attacks.

Clan War League (CWL) Considerations

Leaving during Clan War League (CWL) has additional ramifications, particularly regarding League Medals. Here’s a breakdown:

• League Medals are Awarded Based on Participation: Even if you leave, you can still receive a percentage of the League Medal reward, depending on how many War Stars you earned while you were part of the clan’s CWL roster.
• Percentage Varies with Stars: The percentage of the reward you receive can range from 20% to 100%, directly correlated with the number of stars you contributed.
• Enrolled on the Roster: You must have been enrolled on the roster to be eligible for this.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions related to leaving a clan during war and related topics:

1. Do you still get clan war loot if you leave?

Yes, but only if you return to the clan before the war ends. If you are not in the clan when the war concludes and rewards are distributed, you will not receive any loot.

2. What happens if you leave a clan during clan games?

After you choose a Challenge, you cannot leave the Clan and participate in another Clan’s Clan Games. If you are in a different Clan when Clan Games end, you will collect the Rewards from the Clan in which you completed at least one Challenge. You must claim your rewards before they expire.

3. Do you still get medals if you leave a clan during clan war league?

Yes, you are still eligible for 20% to 100% of the placement League Medal reward depending on how many War Stars you collected. You must have been enrolled on the roster to be eligible for this.

4. What happens if both clans get 100% in clan war?

The clan war ends in a draw. Total destruction amounts to 100% in these situations.

5. What happens if both clans get 30 stars? What is the tiebreaker?

If each Clan has equal stars at the end of a War, the winner is decided based on a clan’s ‘total destruction percentage’. The ‘total destruction percentage’ is taken from each side’s players’ best attack.

6. Can you lose clan war trophies?

After each Clan War Week, you will either gain or lose Clan Trophies, based on how you ranked.

7. How many clans get promoted in clan war league?

The promotion and demotion thresholds are different depending on the League, but in most Leagues, two Clans are promoted and two are demoted.

8. What happens if you tie in clan war league? Can a clan war end in a tie?

Yes, a draw is possible if both clans have earned the same number of stars and the same total destruction rate when the battle day ends. Both clans’ members will be awarded their bonus loot, but at a penalty.

9. What happens to clan war loot if treasury is full?

The stored loot will be moved to their normal associated storages. All types of resources will be collected at once; there is no way to collect only one type at a time. This action cannot be reversed.

10. Can you start a clan war with 5 members?

Yes, the basic requirement for starting a Clan War is that your Clan has to have at least 5 members.

11. Can you get banned from a Clan in COC?

If you were kicked from a clan, you are banned for 24 hours.

12. Can you rejoin a Clan you were kicked from?

Unfortunately, Supercell does not restore Clan members to a Clan they were kicked out from.

13. What is the highest clan war league?

The Clan War Leagues are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Crystal, Master and Champion league.

14. What do you get if you lose clan war?

If your Clan loses or draws, your bonus will be heavily reduced. If you don’t win a single battle during a war, you can still receive a war win bonus, as it’s calculated based on the destruction percentages of your attacks.

15. How many times can a base be attacked in clan wars?

You get two attacks during a Clan War and you can attack any base you like (just not the same one twice).

Conclusion

Leaving a clan during Clan War is not ideal, but the game mechanics are designed to mitigate potential exploitation and maintain fairness. Understanding the rules surrounding leaving and rejoining, as well as the impact on war rewards and Clan War League medals, is crucial for all Clash of Clans players. Effective communication, strategic planning, and responsible clan management are essential for navigating these situations and ensuring your clan’s success. Remember to play fair, strategize effectively, and foster a positive clan environment. To understand the value of games in learning, visit Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.