League Medals in Clash of Clans are a special reward currency you earn by taking part in Clan War Leagues (CWL). Unlike Gold, Elixir, or Gems, you can't buy League Medals or find them lying around your village — they're handed out at the end of each CWL season and spent in the dedicated League Shop. This guide explains exactly what they are, how you collect them, and the best things to spend them on.
If you've ever finished a CWL season and seen a pile of golden coins drop into your account, those are League Medals. They're one of the most valuable currencies in the game because of what they let you skip and speed up — so it pays to understand how they work.
Quick overview
- What they are: a reward currency unique to Clan War Leagues.
- How to get them: participate in CWL; the amount depends on your league tier and your clan's final ranking.
- Where to spend them: the in-game League Shop.
- What you'll need: membership in a clan that runs Clan War Leagues, and at least one war attack used during the season to qualify for rewards.
A reward currency, not Gems or Gold
League Medals sit alongside your other resources but behave very differently. Gold and Elixir are produced by your collectors and storages, Gems are the premium currency, and Raid Medals come from the Clan Capital. League Medals come from only one place: Clan War Leagues. You can't trade them, purchase them, or convert other resources into them.
How you earn League Medals
League Medals are paid out at the end of each monthly Clan War Leagues season. During CWL, your clan is placed in a group of eight clans and battles through seven war days. When the season finishes, every eligible member receives medals. Two factors decide how many you get:
- Your league tier. The higher your clan's CWL league (for example, Crystal, Master, or Champion), the larger the medal payout.
- Your clan's final rank. Finishing near the top of your eight-clan group earns more medals than placing at the bottom.
To qualify for the reward, you generally need to be added to the war roster and have taken part. Sitting out the entire season means missing the payout.
What you can spend League Medals on
You redeem League Medals in the League Shop, accessible from the Clan War Leagues screen. The shop stocks some of the most useful items in the game, including:
- Hero Books (Book of Heroes) to instantly finish a hero upgrade.
- Magic Hammers (Hammer of Building, Fighting, Spells, or Heroes) to skip an upgrade entirely.
- Runes such as the Rune of Gold or Rune of Elixir that fill a storage to the brim.
- Potions like the Builder Potion and Power Potion to speed up work or boost troops.
- Resource bundles of Gold, Elixir, and Dark Elixir.
Because items like Hero Books and Hammers are so powerful, most experienced players save their medals for those rather than spending on smaller resource packs.
How to earn the most League Medals
If you want to maximize your medal haul each season, focus on consistency and climbing. A few simple habits make a big difference:
- Use every CWL attack. Missed attacks hurt your clan's standing and your share of the rewards.
- Aim to climb leagues. Each tier up pays out noticeably more medals, so a strong, organized clan is rewarded over time.
- Three-star when you can. More stars push your clan toward a top-three finish in the group.
- Save before you spend. Stockpile medals for the high-value Hero Books and Hammers instead of small purchases.
Tips and troubleshooting
I finished CWL but didn't get any medals
Confirm you were actually placed on the war roster and that you used at least one attack during the season. Players who are never added to the lineup typically don't receive the payout.
My medals seem low this season
Medal counts swing with your league tier and final ranking. Dropping a tier or finishing lower in the group reduces the reward. Climbing back up restores the higher payout.
I can't find where to spend them
Open the Clan War Leagues menu and look for the League Shop button. All medal purchases are made there, not in the standard in-game shop.
Frequently asked questions
What are League Medals used for in Clash of Clans?
They're spent in the League Shop on items like Hero Books, Magic Hammers, runes, potions, and resource bundles that help you upgrade faster.
How do you get League Medals?
You earn them by participating in Clan War Leagues. They're paid out at the end of each season based on your league tier and your clan's final ranking.
Can you buy League Medals?
No. League Medals can only be earned through Clan War Leagues — they can't be purchased with money, Gems, or other resources.
Do you need to attack to receive League Medals?
Yes. You generally need to be on the war roster and take part in the season to qualify for the medal reward.
Are League Medals the same as Raid Medals?
No. Raid Medals come from the Clan Capital's Raid Weekends and are spent in the Trader and Raid shops, while League Medals come from Clan War Leagues and are spent in the League Shop.
Final thoughts
League Medals are one of the most rewarding currencies in Clash of Clans because they let you skip costly upgrades and finish heroes instantly. The formula is simple: take part in Clan War Leagues, use all your attacks, climb to higher leagues, and save your medals for the big-ticket items in the League Shop. For the latest details on Clan War Leagues, check the official Clash of Clans website.
