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Understanding the CWL Bonus: A Clash of Clans Deep Dive

The CWL bonus in Clash of Clans is a system of reward distribution within the Clan War Leagues (CWL). It’s a multi-faceted reward structure designed to recognize and incentivize active participation and strong performance during CWL seasons. It consists of two key components: the war win bonus (resources) and the bonus League Medals awarded by the Clan Leader or Co-leaders to top performers. The war win bonus depends on successfully attacking enemy war bases. The League Medals bonus is a separate award for valuable contributions to the CWL effort.

War Win Bonus: Loot for Victory

The war win bonus functions similarly to the loot earned in regular Clan Wars, but with a CWL twist. This bonus consists of Elixir, Dark Elixir, and Gold, and it is delivered directly to your Treasury at the end of each war. The amount of this bonus is influenced by your attacks during the war.

The more enemy War Bases you successfully attack (the number of stars won doesn’t affect the loot), the larger your potential war win bonus will be. However, failing an attack against an enemy War Base will result in a significantly smaller increase to your war win bonus. Therefore, strategic attacking and securing victories are crucial to maximizing this reward.

League Medal Bonuses: Rewarding Excellence

Beyond the standard war win bonus, the CWL provides an opportunity for Clan Leaders and Co-leaders to further recognize outstanding contributions. They can distribute bonus League Medals to a select few clan members who have proven to be particularly valuable during the CWL season. These medals are a valuable currency used to purchase items from the League Shop, including powerful items like Builder Potions, Research Potions, and even Hammers.

The distribution of these bonus medals is entirely at the discretion of the Clan Leader or Co-leaders. They typically consider factors such as:

Attack performance: The number of stars earned, the difficulty of targets attacked, and the overall success rate.
Defensive contributions: Successfully defending against enemy attacks and hindering their progress.
Strategic value: Identifying and attacking key targets that significantly impact the outcome of the war.
Overall participation: Consistently attacking in every war and contributing positively to the team effort.

You can have a total of 2500 League Medals on your account at any time, so make sure to spend them wisely!

Earning Full League Medal Rewards

Even if you are in the CWL roster, you need to participate to reap the full rewards! To receive the full share of League Medals based on your Clan’s placement, a player must earn at least 8 War Stars from their attacks throughout the CWL season. If a player fails to achieve this minimum requirement, they will only receive 20% of the possible League Medal rewards. This encourages active participation in every war and ensures that players contribute meaningfully to their Clan’s success.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many bonus medals are there in CWL?

The number of bonus League Medals available for distribution depends on your Clan’s League. Higher Leagues offer more bonus medals for the Clan Leader and Co-leaders to distribute among deserving members.

2. How does war bonus work in CWL?

The war bonus is loot (Gold, Elixir, and Dark Elixir) earned when your Clan wins a war in CWL. Successfully attacking enemy War Bases increases the amount of this bonus. Failed attacks increase the bonus by a smaller amount. The war bonus is stored in the Treasury and available at the end of the war.

3. How does CWL selection work?

During the preparation day for each war, the Clan Leader assigns 15 or 30 members to the CWL Roster (usually 15). These are the players who will actually attack or participate in the war. These players earn additional league medals for each star they earn when attacking during a CWL war.

4. How do I get my CWL bonus?

For full League Medal rewards, you must gain at least 8 War Stars from your attacks during the Season. Without scoring any War Stars the player can only get 20% of the possible League Medal rewards. The war win bonus, once earned, is delivered to the Treasury at the end of each war.

5. What is the bonus stars for winning CWL? Do you get 10 stars for winning war in CWL?

Aside from stars obtained normally, clans will receive a 10-star bonus for winning a war. Clans compete to obtain the most stars, as that is the first criteria for rankings in the league.

6. Do you get CWL medals if you don’t participate?

If your clan wins, all people opted into CWL will get medals per win. But if you are not opted into the war, you get 0. You have to be in the participant list. However, to get the full League Medals you need to secure 8 war stars.

7. 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. If the loot in the Treasury exceeds the available room inside the storage, the excess will remain in the Treasury.

8. What happens if Clan Castle treasury is full?

If you keep your treasury full you will not get further star bonus loot as there is no space for more resources in your treasury, so don’t keep your treasury full.

9. Can I play CWL in 2 clans?

No. You can only sign up for War Leagues in one Clan.

10. Do you get 10 stars for winning war in CWL?

Yes, clans receive a bonus of 10 stars for winning a war in CWL.

11. Can someone steal loot from your Clan Castle during a raid?

Yes, a small percentage (3%) of the loot stored in your Clan Castle can be stolen during a raid.

12. What happens if both clans get max stars in CWL?

The clan war ends in a draw.

13. Can you lose clan war trophies?

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

14. What is the best way to use CWL medals?

Commonly recommended uses include:

Builder Potions: Speed up building upgrades.
Research Potions: Accelerate lab research.
Hammers: Instantly complete building upgrades or troop research.
Wall Rings: Quickly upgrade walls.

15. Can co-leaders give CWL medals?

Yes, Clan co-leaders and leaders can assign bonus League Medals as a reward to the best-performing members of the clan.

Maximizing Your CWL Bonus Potential

To make the most of the CWL bonus system, consider the following strategies:

Communicate with your Clan: Coordinate attack strategies and discuss target selection to ensure efficient star acquisition.
Practice your attack strategies: Improve your skills and learn new attack compositions to increase your chances of success.
Be active and participate in every war: Consistently attacking will increase your chances of earning the full League Medal rewards and being recognized for bonus medals.
Be a team player: Focus on helping your Clan win, even if it means attacking a target that isn’t necessarily the easiest for you.

Conclusion

The CWL bonus is a valuable incentive for active participation and strong performance in the Clan War Leagues. By understanding how the system works and implementing effective strategies, you can maximize your rewards and contribute to your Clan’s success. Remember that it combines individual and team success. If you’re interested in learning more about the social aspects of gaming and community building, be sure to check out the resources at Games Learning Society, a valuable hub for information and research: https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/. Get out there, clash strategically, and reap the rewards!

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