Clash-of-clans – Where did the clan go

According to the Clash of Clans Wikia:

The clan ranking is based on the number of trophies of its members. This value is weighted according to the following table.

For reference, here is the weighting used:

1-10    50%     
11-20   25%  
21-30   12%   
31-40   10%  
41-50   3%   

So it is calculated by the amount of trophies in a weighted system instead of a simple total.

How are clans matched for a clan war?

Clan wars matchmaking matches clans based on the strength of their members. Unlike multiplayer battles, trophies have no influence in determining your clan wars opponent. After an opposing clan is found, the war immediately starts. There’s no “nexting” in clan wars matchmaking. In addition to that, any inactive members in a clan will be treated as an active member.

How is strength calculated in clan wars?

Strength is based on each member’s attacking power (troops, army camp capacity, spells and heroes) and defensive strength (defense buildings, walls, traps and heroes). Different layouts and base designs do not affect strength. The only way a member’s strength can be changed is if they upgrade their troops, defenses, spells, etc.

So if you win a lot of matches, you will not be facing any harder clans. Only if you upgrade your base, attack or defense(the strength), will you face harder opponents.

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