Village Dragon Duke upgrade cost, time and max level
The Dragon Duke is the newest hero in the village. With only a short level track so far, maxing him is quick compared with the other heroes, but every level still costs a big chunk of Dark Elixir.
This guide lists the Dragon Duke max level at every Town Hall, the total Dark Elixir and time needed to get there, and the cost of each new level at Town Hall 18. All figures come from the game's data files.
Dragon Duke max level by Town Hall
Each row is the highest level your Town Hall allows and the total cost and time to reach it from level 1. Subtract the row for your current level's Town Hall to see what's left.
| Town Hall | Max level | Total cost from level 1 | Total time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TH15 | 10 | 810K Dark Elixir | 14d 18h |
| TH16 | 15 | 1.81M Dark Elixir | 40d 18h |
| TH17 | 20 | 3.44M Dark Elixir | 78d 18h |
| TH18 | 25 | 5.63M Dark Elixir | 118d 18h |
New Dragon Duke levels at Town Hall 18
Town Hall 18 adds levels 21 to 25. Getting from level 20 to 25 costs 2.2M Dark Elixir and takes 40 days of builder time.
| Upgrade | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 → 21 | 400K Dark Elixir | 8d |
| 21 → 22 | 420K Dark Elixir | 8d |
| 22 → 23 | 440K Dark Elixir | 8d |
| 23 → 24 | 460K Dark Elixir | 8d |
| 24 → 25 | 480K Dark Elixir | 8d |
How to upgrade the Dragon Duke faster
- Builder's Apprentice: boosting the hero being upgraded shaves hours off every level.
- Gold Pass: the builder boost reduces both upgrade time and cost. Our Gold Pass guide shows the maths.
- Magic items: Books of Heroes and Hammers of Heroes finish an upgrade instantly. Save them for the longest levels.
- Keep the hero busy: a hero waiting for resources is lost time. The Village Progress calculator shows how many days of hero upgrades you have left.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dragon Duke max level at Town Hall 18?
At Town Hall 18 the Dragon Duke can reach level 25.
How much does it cost to max the Dragon Duke?
Going from level 1 to level 25 costs 5.63M Dark Elixir in total and takes about 119 days of upgrade time.
At which Town Hall does the Dragon Duke unlock?
The Dragon Duke becomes available at Town Hall 15.
