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Best Clash Royale Decks for Beginners, September 2026

Based on 18,227 Path of Legends games from the best players worldwide and in France, over the last 7 days. Last game collected 3 min. ago. Methodology

Decks that are easy to pick up: a clear win condition (Giant, Hog Rider, Balloon…), a reasonable average cost and no Champion to manage.

The best deck in this category right now is Hog Rider 4.0 (Baby Dragon, Balloon, Minion Horde, Hog Rider, Valkyrie, Lumberjack, Goblin Gang, Arrows), with a 70.3% win rate over 37 top-level games. 30 decks match.

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  1. Baby Dragon (evolution)Balloon (hero)Minion Horde (evolution)Hog RiderValkyrieLumberjackGoblin GangArrows

    1.Hog Rider 4.0

    4.014 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    70.3%
    Usage
    0.10%
    Games
    37
  2. Princess (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.A (hero)Minion Horde (evolution)GoblinsIce SpiritHog RiderFreezeZap

    2.Hog Rider 3.1

    3.18 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    81.3%
    Usage
    0.04%
    Games
    16
  3. Wizard (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.A (hero)Battle Ram (evolution)MinionsBomberFreezeZapMega Knight

    3.Battle Ram 3.9

    3.911 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    71.4%
    Usage
    0.08%
    Games
    28
  4. Zap (evolution)Mega Minion (hero)Valkyrie (hero)BalloonSkeleton DragonsFireballTombstoneLava Hound

    4.Lava Hound 4.0

    4.012 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    68.8%
    Usage
    0.09%
    Games
    32
  5. Skeleton Barrel (evolution)Goblins (hero)Bomber (evolution)Electro GiantGoblin HutTornadoBarbarian BarrelMinions

    5.Electro Giant 3.3

    3.39 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    61.3%
    Usage
    0.33%
    Games
    119
  6. Minion Horde (evolution)Balloon (hero)Skeleton Army (evolution)GiantSkeletonsFreezeMinionsArrows

    6.Giant 3.6

    3.610 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    62.3%
    Usage
    0.17%
    Games
    61
  7. Royal Hogs (evolution)Barbarian Barrel (hero)Royal Recruits (evolution)FireballZappiesHeal SpiritFlying MachineGoblin Cage

    7.Royal Hogs 3.9

    3.911 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    87.5%
    Usage
    0.02%
    Games
    8
  8. Witch (evolution)Bowler (hero)Giant Snowball (evolution)GraveyardGiantGuardsZappiesArrows

    8.Giant 4.0

    4.012 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    58.1%
    Usage
    0.75%
    Games
    272
  9. Bats (evolution)Ice Wizard (hero)Cannon (evolution)Hog RiderGiant SkeletonBarbarian BarrelIce SpiritFireball

    9.Hog Rider 3.1

    3.18 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    65.4%
    Usage
    0.07%
    Games
    26
  10. Tesla (evolution)Musketeer (hero)Valkyrie (evolution)SkeletonsThe LogIce SpiritHog RiderFireball

    10.Hog Rider 3.0

    3.08 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    65.4%
    Usage
    0.07%
    Games
    26
  11. Wizard (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.A (hero)Battle Ram (evolution)BatsBomberFreezeZapMega Knight

    11.Battle Ram 3.8

    3.810 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    72.7%
    Usage
    0.03%
    Games
    11
  12. Executioner (evolution)Goblins (hero)Valkyrie (evolution)Ice SpiritRocketHog RiderTornadoThe Log

    12.Hog Rider 3.4

    3.48 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    56.4%
    Usage
    0.94%
    Games
    342
  13. Zap (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.A (hero)Baby Dragon (evolution)FireballTornadoMega MinionGolemLumberjack

    13.Golem 4.0

    4.012 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    58.3%
    Usage
    0.16%
    Games
    60
  14. Goblin Cage (evolution)Barbarian Barrel (hero)Royal Recruits (evolution)Royal HogsFlying MachineGoblin DemolisherZappiesArrows

    14.Royal Hogs 4.1

    4.113 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    57.1%
    Usage
    0.27%
    Games
    98
  15. Zap (evolution)Giant (hero)Bomber (evolution)Mega MinionRageDark PrincePrinceLightning

    15.Giant 3.6

    3.69 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    56.7%
    Usage
    0.33%
    Games
    120
  16. Elite Barbarians (evolution)Valkyrie (hero)Executioner (evolution)Hog RiderGoblinsTornadoMinionsFreeze

    16.Hog Rider 3.9

    3.912 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    61.1%
    Usage
    0.05%
    Games
    18
  17. Elite Barbarians (evolution)Mega Minion (hero)Zap (evolution)GolemMini P.E.K.K.ANight WitchBomberArrows

    17.Golem 4.0

    4.010 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    60.0%
    Usage
    0.05%
    Games
    20
  18. Baby Dragon (evolution)Bowler (hero)Ice Wizard (hero)TombstoneElectro GiantLightningTornadoBarbarian Barrel

    18.Electro Giant 4.1

    4.111 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    60.0%
    Usage
    0.05%
    Games
    20
  19. Goblin Cage (evolution)Barbarian Barrel (hero)Royal Recruits (evolution)Flying MachineZappiesArrowsElectro SpiritRoyal Hogs

    19.Royal Hogs 3.8

    3.810 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    54.8%
    Usage
    0.37%
    Games
    135
  20. Royal Recruits (evolution)Berserker (hero)Royal Hogs (evolution)Flying MachineArrowsFire SpiritZappiesBarbarian Barrel

    20.Royal Hogs 3.5

    3.58 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    66.7%
    Usage
    0.02%
    Games
    9
  21. Royal Recruits (evolution)Barbarian Barrel (hero)Goblin Cage (evolution)Electro SpiritFlying MachineFireballRoyal HogsZappies

    21.Royal Hogs 3.9

    3.911 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    66.7%
    Usage
    0.02%
    Games
    9
  22. Knight (evolution)Goblins (hero)Ice Spirit (evolution)TornadoRocketThe LogExecutionerHog Rider

    22.Hog Rider 3.3

    3.38 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    53.6%
    Usage
    0.23%
    Games
    84
  23. Elite Barbarians (evolution)Bowler (hero)Mega Minion (hero)Electro WizardIce GolemHog RiderFireballArrows

    23.Hog Rider 3.9

    3.912 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    52.6%
    Usage
    0.42%
    Games
    152
  24. Furnace (evolution)Mega Minion (hero)Elite Barbarians (evolution)MinionsRoninGolemGoblin CurseZap

    24.Golem 4.1

    4.110 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    53.7%
    Usage
    0.11%
    Games
    41
  25. Goblin Cage (evolution)Balloon (hero)Royal Recruits (evolution)FireballArrowsBarbarian BarrelGoblin DemolisherZappies

    25.Balloon 4.1

    4.113 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    54.5%
    Usage
    0.06%
    Games
    22
  26. Baby Dragon (evolution)Valkyrie (hero)Mega Minion (hero)Lava HoundBalloonTombstoneVinesFireball

    26.Lava Hound 4.1

    4.113 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    55.6%
    Usage
    0.02%
    Games
    9
  27. Zap (evolution)Giant (hero)Bomber (evolution)PrinceDark PrinceMega MinionRageFireball

    27.Giant 3.4

    3.49 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    51.6%
    Usage
    0.26%
    Games
    95
  28. Wizard (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.A (hero)Zap (evolution)SparkyGiantVinesTornadoHeal Spirit

    28.Giant 3.6

    3.69 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    51.2%
    Usage
    0.93%
    Games
    340
  29. Giant Snowball (evolution)Giant (hero)Witch (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.AMinionsBowlerGraveyardArrows

    29.Giant 4.0

    4.012 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    51.4%
    Usage
    0.20%
    Games
    74
  30. Wizard (evolution)Giant (hero)Bats (evolution)Mini P.E.K.K.ADark PrinceLightningGuardsThe Log

    30.Giant 3.9

    3.911 cyclesimilar decks

    Copy
    Win rate
    51.1%
    Usage
    0.13%
    Games
    47

Selection: One simple win condition, between 3.0 and 4.2 Elixir, at most one Legendary and no Champions. Ranked by adjusted win rate.

Frequently asked questions

Which deck should I pick when starting out in Clash Royale?
A deck with a single, easy-to-understand win condition, like Giant or Hog Rider, and versatile support cards. The decks on this page follow that rule.
Why avoid Champions as a beginner?
Champions have an ability you need to activate at the right time and are expensive to level up: they take more experience to pay off.