Clash of Clans: Unpacking the Maximum Raid Medals and More
The burning question on many Clash of Clans players’ minds is: What is the maximum number of Raid Medals one can hold? The straightforward answer is 5,000. Players can accumulate Raid Medals by participating in Clan Capital Raid Weekends, but the game imposes a limit to prevent hoarding and ensure a balanced economy. This article will delve into the intricacies of Raid Medals, how to earn them, their best uses, and what happens when you exceed the maximum limit, answering common questions to make you a Raid Medal pro.
Understanding Raid Medals in Clash of Clans
Raid Medals are a valuable in-game currency earned solely through participation in Clan Capital Raid Weekends. These events allow clan members to launch attacks against other Clan Capitals, earning both Capital Gold and Raid Medals. Unlike other resources, Raid Medals cannot be directly purchased with real money or farmed in regular gameplay; they are exclusive to the Clan Capital.
How to Earn Raid Medals
Raid Medals are awarded after the Raid Weekend concludes. The key factors determining your earned medals include:
- Participation: Anyone who attacks during the Raid Weekend is eligible for rewards.
- Equal Distribution: All participants receive the same number of Raid Medals.
- District Destruction: Completely destroying a district rewards everyone with additional Raid Medals.
- Capital Destruction: Destroying all districts of an enemy Capital grants everyone even more Raid Medals.
- Defense Performance: District defenses that destroy attacking troops’ housing space earn additional Raid Medals for everyone.
- Troop Losses: The calculation includes the housing space of troops killed in the raid divided by 50. This is a fixed amount per unit.
- Offensive Performance: While the amount from lost troops is absolute, offensive raid medals are not, meaning the number of raid medals are inversely proportionate to number of attacks used and directly proportionate to total capital loot earned.
The Importance of Raid Medals
Raid Medals are crucial because they unlock access to unique items and powerful boosts in the game. Here’s why they are so valuable:
- Shop Purchases: They can be used to buy unique items and decorations unavailable in the regular game store.
- Clan Castle Reinforcement: Raid Medals can instantly fill your Clan Castle with troops. This is an extremely efficient use for war attacks or multiplayer pushing.
- Resource Boost: Raid medals can be used to buy resources such as research potions and builder resources.
- Progression: Raid Medals can be spent on items that help speed up progression within the game, such as training potions.
- Customization: Decorations bought with raid medals allow the player to customize their base.
What Happens When You Exceed the 5,000 Raid Medal Limit?
Now, what happens if you hit the 5,000 Raid Medal cap? If you exceed this limit after a Raid Weekend ends, the excess medals will be converted into Gems. The conversion rate is 1 Gem for every 100 Raid Medals. While not the most ideal outcome, this mechanism prevents medals from simply vanishing and still provides some value to players who are consistently active.
Planning Your Spending
It’s therefore wise to monitor your Raid Medal count and plan your spending to avoid unnecessary conversion. Try to spend your Raid Medals regularly, especially on useful items like training potions, research potions or troop reinforcements, which will always be a good value.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Raid Medals
Here are 15 frequently asked questions that delve into various aspects of Raid Medals, providing further clarity on this crucial game mechanic.
1. Do all players receive the same amount of Raid Medals?
Yes, all players who participate in attacks during a Raid Weekend receive the same amount of Raid Medals. This equal distribution system encourages full clan participation. The amount can vary from clan to clan, and depend on total capital loot earned, but everyone within the clan will receive the same amount.
2. What if I leave the Clan after participating in a Raid Weekend?
If you attacked during a Raid Weekend, you will still receive your Raid Medals and any Capital Gold you looted, even if you’ve left the Clan before the rewards are distributed. You also still get bonus raid medals for fully clearing a district, even if the district was cleared after you left the clan.
3. What is the best way to use Raid Medals?
The “best” use of Raid Medals depends on your individual needs. However, popular options include:
- Instantly filling Clan Castle troops: Very useful for war and multiplayer attacks.
- Purchasing decorations: To customize your base.
- Buying research potions: To boost research time.
- Buying builder resources: To accelerate your base development.
- Buying training potions: To quickly boost troop production.
- Buying wall rings: To upgrade your walls at a reduced price
4. How many attacks do you get in Clan Capital Raid Weekends?
Each player has 5 attacks for the entire Raid Weekend. If you are the player that fully destroys a District for the first time, you gain one extra Bonus Attack.
5. Do Clan Capital attacks use my own troops and spells?
No, Clan Capital attacks use the Troops and Spells that your Clan has unlocked in the Clan Capital. Your individual troop levels don’t affect Capital Raids.
6. Can I lose Raid Medals?
No, you cannot lose Raid Medals through normal gameplay. However, if you exceed the 5,000 cap, excess medals will be converted to Gems, which is a form of “loss” in the sense that you do not get to choose the item they are spent on.
7. How is the amount of Raid Medals calculated?
The amount of defensive raid medals are calculated based on housing space of troops killed divided by 50. Offensive raid medals are not absolute and are inversely proportionate to the number of attacks used and directly proportionate to total capital loot earned.
8. What happens to Capital Gold when I leave a Clan?
You get to keep any Capital Gold you earned from your attacks and any raid medals earned. However, any Capital Gold you’ve contributed to building upgrades within the Clan Capital is non-refundable.
9. What is Capital Gold used for?
Capital Gold is used to contribute to buildings and ruin upgrades in the Clan Capital. You can gain Capital Gold by looting from Raid Weekends or by crafting it in the Forge.
10. What is an Epic Raid battle?
Epic Raids are a feature in other Supercell games, not Clash of Clans. They usually involve multiplayer quests where multiple players work together to defeat a strong boss.
11. What happens if I don’t claim Clan Games rewards?
Rewards from Clan Games are only kept for 7 days. After this period, uncollected rewards disappear.
12. Can I participate in another clan’s Clan Games after leaving?
No, once you’ve started a challenge in a Clan’s Clan Games, you can’t leave and participate in another clan’s Clan Games. If you leave before the end of the games, you will receive rewards from the clan that you completed at least one challenge with.
13. Is the Clan Capital unlocked at Town Hall level 1?
No, you must be at Town Hall 6 to participate in Clan Capital battles. Additionally, your clan must be XP level 2 to unlock the Clan Capital.
14. Can you buy siege machines with raid medals?
Yes, you can reinforce troops with Raid Medals, including Siege Machines, with a cost of 15 Raid Medals per Siege Machine. The cost for troops is 1 Raid Medal per 2 housing space, and 5 Raid Medals per housing space of Spells.
15. How many League Medals can I hold?
You can hold a maximum of 2,500 League Medals. If you earn more, they will be converted into Gems. These are different from Raid Medals.
Conclusion
Raid Medals are a core component of the Clan Capital experience in Clash of Clans. Understanding their mechanics, how to earn them, and their best uses is essential to maximizing your progression in the game. Remember the 5,000 Raid Medal limit and plan your spending wisely. By leveraging the information provided in this article and its FAQs, you’ll be well-equipped to conquer the Clan Capital and dominate in Clash of Clans!