What Happens If You Leave a Clan in the Middle of a Clan War?
So, you’re in the heat of battle, your Clan War is raging, and…life happens. Maybe you’ve had a falling out with your clanmates, found a more appealing clan, or simply need a break. The burning question is: what happens if you leave a clan in the middle of a Clan War?
The short answer is this: leaving a clan during an ongoing Clan War will not remove your war base from the war map, nor will it prevent you from attacking if you return to the clan before the war ends. Your war base remains a target for the enemy clan, and you retain the ability to participate in your attacks if you rejoin your original clan before the battle day concludes. However, you cannot join another Clan War by joining a different clan while your original clan is still at war.
In essence, leaving mid-war is a bit like hitting pause on your personal involvement, not a full withdrawal from the conflict. Let’s delve deeper into the specifics and explore the implications of this decision.
Your War Base Remains
One of the most important aspects to understand is that your war base doesn’t vanish into thin air the moment you leave the clan. Once the war preparation day ends and the battle day begins, your base is locked into the war map. It remains a target for your opponents regardless of your current clan affiliation. This is a crucial aspect of Clan War mechanics.
You Can Still Attack (If You Return)
This is another key point. If you decide to leave your clan during the war, and then for whatever reason, decide to return before the war ends, you can still perform your attacks. You won’t be penalized for your brief absence. The game remembers your initial enrollment in the war, and if you’re back in time, your attacks will still contribute to your clan’s overall score.
No War-Hopping Allowed
A critical restriction prevents players from exploiting the system. You cannot participate in multiple Clan Wars simultaneously. Once you are locked into a Clan War with your original clan, you cannot join another Clan War by joining a different clan until the original war has concluded. This rule is in place to maintain fair play and prevent players from potentially gaining an unfair advantage.
Clan War League (CWL) Considerations
Clan War League (CWL) operates slightly differently. If you are enrolled in the CWL roster and then leave or are kicked from the clan, you are still eligible for a percentage of the League Medals reward. This percentage, ranging from 20% to 100%, depends on the number of war stars you collected during your time in the clan’s CWL participation.
Rewards and Loot
You can still receive war loot even after leaving the clan, provided you have participated in at least one attack during the war (if you rejoined). The loot will be based on your clan’s performance in the war. However, if your treasury is full, any overflow resources will be lost. So, make sure you have enough space in your treasury to accommodate your war loot!
FAQs: Leaving a Clan During Clan War
Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you better understand what to expect if you leave a clan during war time.
1. Can I join a new clan after leaving during a Clan War?
Yes, you can join a new clan after leaving your previous one, even if a Clan War is in progress. However, you cannot participate in a new Clan War with the new clan until your previous Clan War is finished.
2. Does leaving affect the outcome of the Clan War for my old clan?
No, leaving does not directly affect the outcome for your old clan, aside from the fact that they lose your potential attacks if you do not return. Your war base remains and is still vulnerable to attack by the opposing clan.
3. If I return to my old clan before the war ends, will my attacks count?
Yes, if you return to your old clan before the war ends, your attacks will count towards your clan’s score. You’ll be able to attack your assigned targets as usual.
4. What happens to my war loot if I leave and don’t return?
If you leave and do not return to participate, you might still receive war loot, but it’s contingent on your participation prior to leaving. If you didn’t perform any attacks, you generally won’t be eligible for the war loot.
5. Can I rejoin the same clan immediately after leaving?
After being kicked out, there is a 24-hour waiting period before you can rejoin the same clan. If you left voluntarily, you can rejoin immediately, unless the clan is set to “invite only” and you haven’t been invited back.
6. Do I still get Clan Games rewards if I leave during Clan Games?
Yes, if you participated in Clan Games and earned points before leaving, you will still receive the rewards from the clan you participated with, regardless of your current clan affiliation.
7. What happens if I leave during Clan War League (CWL)?
If you are on the CWL roster and leave (or are kicked), you are still eligible for League Medals based on the number of war stars you earned during the CWL season. The percentage ranges from 20% to 100% depending on your performance.
8. Does my Clan War League participation affect my new clan?
No, your Clan War League participation in your previous clan does not affect your new clan. You will be eligible for CWL with your new clan starting with the next CWL season.
9. What happens if the Clan War ends in a tie?
If a Clan War ends in a tie, the winner is determined by the total destruction percentage. The clan with the higher total destruction percentage wins the war. If the destruction percentage is also equal, the war results in a draw.
10. Can I lose Clan Trophies if I leave after the Clan War has started?
Leaving after the Clan War starts does not directly cause your clan to lose Clan Trophies. Trophies are gained or lost based on the outcome of the war, regardless of individual member departures during the war.
11. If my treasury is full, what happens to the war loot I receive after leaving?
If your treasury is full, any war loot you receive beyond the treasury capacity will be lost. It’s essential to ensure you have enough space in your treasury to accommodate the potential war loot rewards.
12. What happens to my Capital Gold if I leave the clan capital?
You keep any Capital Gold you have gained from your attacks in the Clan Capital. Leaving the clan does not remove your accumulated Capital Gold.
13. Is there a limit to how many unique participants can participate in a War?
The amount of unique participants who can participate in a War is capped to 50 per 24 hours.
14. Can I get banned from a Clan?
Yes, if a player is kicked out of a Clan, he/she is not able to join the Clan for 24 hours. If a request to join is denied, the player also has to wait 24 hours before sending a new one.
15. Do Clan points reset?
Clan Currency (also called Clan Credits) is acquired through weekly and seasonal settlements of Clan Wars and used to purchase items in the Clan Shop. Clan Currency resets every season.
The Ethical Considerations
While the game mechanics allow you to leave during a Clan War, it’s crucial to consider the ethical implications. Leaving in the middle of a war can negatively impact your clanmates, especially if they were counting on your attacks. Communication is key. If you’re considering leaving, try to discuss your reasons with your clanmates and leaders. If possible, wait until the war is over to make your departure.
Conclusion
Leaving a clan during a Clan War is a decision with several consequences, but understanding the game mechanics ensures you are aware of the implications. You can leave, but your war base remains, and you can still attack if you return. Remember that you can’t participate in multiple wars simultaneously. Always consider the impact on your clanmates and, when possible, communicate your intentions.
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Leaving a clan during the war can impact your rewards, so carefully plan your actions for the best outcome. Think before you tap that “Leave Clan” button!