Clash of Clans: the Equipment Blast event — January 2026 dates, rewards and tips

Clash of Clans: the Equipment Blast event — January 2026 dates and rewards

Limited-time event for Town Hall 8+ players, from 9 to 23 January 2026.
Dynamites from battles and Ranked Battle progress the reward track.
Relic Medals are spent at the Trader on Hero Equipment and items.
Event Pass adds track rewards and extra Relic Medals.
Meteor Scenery waits at the end of the main track.

Introduction

Equipment Blast is a limited-time Clash of Clans event announced on the official Supercell blog on 9 January 2026, open to every player at Town Hall 8 and above. Its promise is simple: earn Ores and catch up on Hero Equipment you may have missed.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

For players behind on upgrades, the event pays off: two weeks of battles become Ores, Relic Medals and Hero Equipment.

What is the Equipment Blast?

During Equipment Blast, players help the Prospector blast his Ore Cave. The track hides Ores, rewards and Relic Medals, and runs on a single resource: Dynamites, collected in battles.

The event runs from Friday 9 January 2026 at 08:00 UTC to Friday 23 January 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The Trader’s Event tab and the Prospector Plunger building then stay open two more days, so Relic Medals remain exchangeable until 25 January at 08:00. The Prospector is new: he becomes an unlockable Helper with the March 2026 Gold Pass.

How does the event work?

The loop is short. Fight in Battle or Ranked Battle to collect Dynamites, feed them to the event track and unlock its rewards. Relic Medals surface in the Prospector’s Ore Cave, and the Trader exchanges them for older Hero Equipment and consumables.

Two resources matter here. Dynamites have a short fuse: only the ones collected during the event window count, while Relic Medals are the real prize, buying Hero Equipment you never maxed out.

The Event Pass adds track rewards and extra Relic Medals for players who want more.

Progressing through the event

Fight every day: Dynamites drop from Battle and Ranked Battle, so a daily raid feeds the track.
Prioritise the medals: if you want to catch up, Relic Medals buy older Hero Equipment at the Trader, so spend them on unfinished pieces.
Watch the calendar: the track closes on 23 January at 08:00 UTC; the Trader stops exchanging Relic Medals on 25 January at 08:00.

Rewards at the end of the track

Rewards pile up in three layers. The track carries Ores and event rewards, the Ore Cave hides Relic Medals, and the main track ends with the Classic Meteor Scenery. The Trader Shop also stocks older Hero Equipment and consumables — the catch-up opportunity the event advertises.

Conclusion

Equipment Blast is a well-timed event for anyone running behind on Hero Equipment. If you play through the two-week window, the medals you earn convert into real upgrades, and the Meteor Scenery sweetens the deal. What matters is the Trader deadline: Relic Medals stop being exchangeable on 25 January at 08:00. Keep your Dynamites burning and spend your medals before the cave closes.

FAQ

How do I join the event?

Update Clash of Clans on Android or iOS and reach Town Hall 8: Dynamites start dropping on 9 January 2026 at 08:00 UTC, and the event track opens in-game.

What can I buy with Relic Medals?

At the Trader Shop you exchange Relic Medals for Hero Equipment you missed and consumables, until 25 January 2026 at 08:00. After that the Event tab closes.

Should I buy the Event Pass?

If you are active during the whole window, the Event Pass pays off: extra track rewards and Relic Medals speed up the Hero Equipment you can buy at the Trader.