Clash Royale Strategy: Unconventional Decks

Introduction

• Using popular decks but substituting key cards with others, creating unexpected strategies.
• Focus on surprising opponents who expect traditional win conditions.

2.6 Balloon Deck

• Modified traditional 2.6 Hog Cycle with Balloon instead of Hog Rider.
• Balloon proved effective against opponents unprepared for its inclusion.
• Strategy:
  • Utilize opponents' lack of preparation for Balloon.
  • Capitalize on opponent's elixir expenditure to launch surprise attacks with Ice Golem and Balloon.
  • Minimal lightning value given to opponent's spells.

LumberLoon with Graveyard

• Replaced Balloon with Graveyard in a classic LumberLoon deck.
• Challenges: Risk of King Tower activation with Electro Dragon.
• Strategy:
  • Exploit opponents' unfamiliarity with the Graveyard substitution.
  • Use Lumberjack and Electro Dragon as bait to allow for successful Graveyard deployment.

LavaHog Deck

• Traditional Lavaloon deck modified with Hog Rider instead of Balloon.
• Strategy:
  • Use Lava Hound to bait out air defenses.
  • Deploy Hog Rider when defenses are down, offering a cheaper and unexpected win condition.

Log Bait with Goblin Drill

• Goblin Drill replaces Goblin Barrel in a Log Bait deck.
• Advantages:
  • Goblin Drill can offer a surprising spin on traditional bait strategies.
  • Opponents may struggle to counter unfamiliar win condition.

Mortar 3.0 X-Bow Deck

• Replacing X-Bow with Mortar.
• Strategy:
  • Maintain defensive capabilities while using Mortar to surprise opponents.
  • Build advantage with cheaper Mortar allowing for flexible responses.

Splashyard with Goblin Barrel

• Replacing Graveyard with Goblin Barrel.
• Challenges: Multiple hard counters to Goblin Barrel.
• Strategy:
  • Use Goblin Barrel as a bait tactic despite lack of synergy with traditional splashyard deck.

Royal Giant Cycle with Goblin Giant

• Goblin Giant replaces Royal Giant.
• Benefits:
  • Monk and Goblin Giant provide a strong alternative push.
  • Utilize monk ability to reflect enemy projects and protect Goblin Giant push.

Conclusion

• The effectiveness of unconventional decks lies in the element of surprise and the opponent's lack of preparation.
• Successful adaptation requires understanding each card's role and potential synergy within the deck.