In any card-based competitive strategy game, the battle is often won or lost before you even queue into a match.

This usually results in a top-heavy, disjointed mess that cannot defend against cheap swarms or cycle fast enough to attack.

The Core Components

You cannot build a deck that only attacks; you must have dedicated slots for defensive buildings, spells, and anti-air support.

Everything else in your eight-card roster is there to support that win condition or to defend your own towers.

• Examples: Hog Rider, Giant, or Miner.
• Include at least two spells.
• Always have reliable anti-air defense.

The Cost of War

The average elixir cost of your deck dictates exactly how fast you can play cards and cycle back to your win condition.

If it is too light, you will lack the raw damage required to break through a heavily fortified defensive position.

Evolving Your Roster

Once you have built your initial deck, take it into friendly battles or classic challenges to test its viability safely.

Do not be afraid to experiment, but avoid changing your deck after every single loss.