
In Clash Royale, having a well-constructed deck is crucial for victory. It’s not enough to simply choose powerful cards; the real key is ensuring your cards complement each other and work well as a team.
The game currently features 32 arenas. Seventeen of these arenas unlock new cards and alter how you create your deck. This can make building a well-rounded deck for each arena challenging, so we’ve created a complete guide to help you succeed in every stage.
Best Arena 2 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Giant | Five |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Archers | Three |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Arrows | Three |
| Fireball | Four |
| Bomber | Two |
| Spear Goblins | Two |
At this point in the game, your options are limited, so most players choose a Giant Beatdown strategy. We recommend a version that includes both Fireball and Arrows. This is because opponents often use cards like Archers, Bombers, and Goblins, and these spells are effective at quickly eliminating them.
Best Arena 3 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Giant | Five |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Valkyrie | Four |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Arrows | Three |
| Archers | Three |
| Goblins | Two |
| Minions | Three |
This deck focuses on strong defense using Archers, Minions, and the Mini PEKKA. It’s also effective against popular attacking strategies like Giant and Battle Ram. Keep in mind you only have Arrows for your spell, so use them wisely!
Best Arena 4 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Wizard | Five |
| Giant | Five |
| Minions | Three |
| Knight | Three |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Arrows | Three |
| Fireball | Four |
| Archers | Three |
Once you get to Arena 4, you’ll encounter the Wizard frequently. This deck focuses on defending with the Wizard and Knight, then launching an attack with the Giant, Mini PEKKA, and Wizard. Use Fireball and Arrows for your spells.
Best Arena 5 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Battle Ram | Four |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Arrows | Three |
| Knight | Three |
| Barbarians | Five |
| Wizard | Five |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Fireball | Four |
This strategy includes Wizards, Musketeers, and Barbarians for defending your base. Barbarians are particularly effective at this point in the game, despite their high elixir cost, as they can shut down most enemy attacks.
Best Arena 6 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Hog Rider | Four |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Fireball | Four |
| Cannon | Three |
| Zap | Two |
| Skeletons | One |
| Electro Spirit | One |
Arena 6 presents a noticeable increase in difficulty. This deck is straightforward but surprisingly effective. The main strategy revolves around the Hog Rider, and you’ll defend your towers using the Cannon, Musketeer, Skeletons, and Electro Spirit. Fireball and Zap provide versatile spell options to handle almost any threat.
Best Arena 7 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Witch | Five |
| Royal Giant | Six |
| Valkyrie | Four |
| Cannon | Three |
| Skeleton Army | Three |
| Minions | Three |
| Arrows | Three |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
The Royal Giant is a reliable way to win, and this deck – available from Arena 7 – is built around it. It features a strong defense with cards like the Valkyrie, Minions, Mini PEKKA, and Cannon. After successfully defending, you can launch attacks with the Royal Giant and Witch to gradually damage your opponent’s tower.
Best Arena 8 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Royal Hogs | Five |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
| Minions | Three |
| Three Musketeers | Nine |
| Ice Golem | Two |
| Fireball | Four |
| Zap | Two |
| Fire Spirit | One |
This deck is gaining popularity thanks to recent improvements to the Three Musketeers, who now have more health and are tough to defeat. It uses Royal Hogs to secure victories, and the Ice Golem provides excellent support.
Best Arena 9 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Skeleton Barrel | Three |
| Mortar | Four |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Knight | Three |
| Fireball | Four |
| Barbarian Barrel | Two |
| Minions | Three |
| Goblin Gang | Three |
This deck focuses on winning by using the Skeleton Barrel and Mortar. You’ll defend against opponents with cards like Goblin Gang, Musketeer, Knight, and Barb Barrel, which should cover most attacks. The deck also includes Fireball and Barb Barrel for extra damage and defense.
Best Arena 10-11 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Archers | Three |
| Knight | Three |
| Tesla | Four |
| X-Bow | Six |
| Ice Spirit | One |
| Skeletons | One |
| Barbarian Barrel | Two |
| Fireball | Four |
This is a standard X-Bow deck, but it swaps out The Log for Barbarian Barrel. This change makes it more effective against defenses like the Furnace, Wizard, and Witch. The deck features strong defensive cards – Tesla, Knight, Skeletons, and Archers – allowing you to counter almost anything your opponent throws at you. Once you get your X-Bow placed, these defenses help you keep it safe.
Best Arena 12 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Valkyrie | Four |
| Princess | Three |
| Goblin Gang | Three |
| Inferno Tower | Five |
| Rocket | Six |
| The Log | Two |
| Ice Spirit | One |
| Goblin Barrel | Three |
You’ll encounter a lot of ‘Log Bait’ decks in Arena 12, and this is a typical example. It focuses on low-cost cards to constantly attack your opponent. The Princess placed at the bridge can quickly deal damage, and also defend against attacks. Plus, the Inferno Tower is great for taking down powerful tanks like the PEKKA and Giant.
Best Arena 13 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Miner | Three |
| Balloon | Five |
| Ice Golem | Two |
| Giant Snowball | Two |
| Musketeer | Four |
| Bomb Tower | Four |
| Barbarian Barrel | Two |
| Skeletons | One |
This Balloon deck is well-rounded and focuses on getting your Balloon to the enemy tower. The Miner draws enemy troops away, allowing the Balloon to attack, while the Ice Golem protects it by absorbing damage.
Best Arena 14 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| PEKKA | Seven |
| Battle Ram | Four |
| Royal Ghost | Three |
| Electro Wizard | Four |
| Bandit | Three |
| Zap | Two |
| Fireball | Four |
| Magic Archer | Four |
If you enjoy aggressive, close-combat decks, this one might be perfect for you. The PEKKA Bridge Spam strategy has consistently been effective, and it remains a strong choice. The Electro Wizard pairs well with the PEKKA, effectively countering threats like the Inferno Dragon and smaller swarms of troops. Adding the Hero Magic Archer to the deck can significantly boost its power.
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Best Arena 15 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Skeleton Barrel | Three |
| Goblin Cage | Four |
| Mega Knight | Seven |
| Bats | Two |
| Dart Goblin | Three |
| Goblin Gang | Three |
| Goblin Barrel | Three |
| Zap | Two |
I’m really into Log Bait decks, and this one centers around the Mega Knight! The idea is to frustrate your opponent with Goblin Barrel and Skeleton Barrel – they’ll usually use their spells to deal with those. Then, once their spells are gone, things like Dart Goblin, Goblin Gang, and Bats can really pile on the pressure because they have no easy way to stop them. It’s a super fun way to play!
Best Arena 16 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Skeleton Barrel | Three |
| Suspicious Bush | Two |
| Royal Ghost | Three |
| Dart Goblin | Three |
| Rascals | Five |
| Goblins | Two |
| Dark Prince | Four |
| The Log | Two |
Okay, so this deck is a bit of a troll, honestly. It’s designed to frustrate opponents. I’ve been seeing Royal Ghost in a lot of decks lately, and it’s surprisingly effective here. Instead of the usual Goblin Barrel rush, I’m running the Suspicious Bush – it throws people off! The biggest thing to remember is I only have The Log for spell damage, so I have to be super careful about when I use it – no wasting it on small stuff!
Best Arena 17-32 Deck in Clash Royale
| Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
|---|---|
| Golden Knight | Four |
| Golem | Eight |
| Witch | Five |
| Tombstone | Three |
| The Log | Two |
| Goblin Curse | Two |
| Skeletons | One |
| Mini PEKKA | Four |
This is the only deck featuring the Golem in our selection. The Golem is a costly card, so avoid playing it too early in the match. Focus on defending until you reach double elixir time, and then launch a powerful attack.
I barely saw anyone playing the Witch before, but ever since she got her upgrade, she’s become super popular! She actually works really well in this deck, especially when I’m trying to push with my Golem. She gives it that extra support it needs.
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