Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel Matchup

Goblin Barrel has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 60.1% of games to 39.9%, across 2,581 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Goblin Drill (also called Drill) and as Goblin Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel win rate

  • Goblin Drill win rate: 39.9% (1,029 wins)
  • Goblin Barrel win rate: 60.1% (1,552 wins)
  • Games: 2,581 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Goblin Barrel finishes 1,427 tower HP ahead.

Goblin Drill takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Goblin Drill against Goblin Barrel

General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover.

Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

Keep a troop near your tower to finish the goblins.

How to win with Goblin Barrel against Goblin Drill

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards.

Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.

Counter-push when the drill is out, because cheap Drill decks have little defense on the other lane.

Most played Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel decks

The win rate is the top deck’s. Open a pairing for more, including near-identical decks when the exact two haven’t met often.

  1. Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 18 games, Drill EQ wins 72.2%
  2. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Poison, Bats, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 7 games
  3. Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Bats, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 6 games
  4. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Tesla, Poison, Bomber, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 5 games
  5. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 4 games
  6. Drill Bush 2.9 Cycle: Evo Furnace, Evo Goblin Drill, Hero Knight, Dark Prince, Cannon, Suspicious Bush, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 3.1 Bait: Evo Furnace, Evo Cannon, Hero Dark Prince, Ronin, Minions, Goblin Barrel, Barbarian Barrel, Electro Spirit — 3 games
  7. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Ice Wizard, Tesla, Poison, Knight, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 2 games
  8. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Tesla, Poison, Bomber, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.7 Bait: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Furnace, Cannon, Arrows, Mirror — 2 games
  9. Drill 3M 3.9 Cycle: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Three Musketeers, Monk, Lumberjack, Zappies, Barbarian Barrel, Heal Spirit vs Barrel Lightning: Evo Wizard, Evo Bats, Hero Bowler, Lightning, Inferno Tower, Guards, Goblin Barrel, The Log — 2 games
  10. Drill 3.1 Cycle: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Magic Archer, Goblin Demolisher, Bomb Tower, Tornado, The Log vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 2 games

Best Goblin Drill cards against Goblin Barrel

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Furnace — 6.8% usage · 60.0% win rate · 75 games
  2. Dark Prince — 9.9% usage · 57.3% win rate · 110 games
  3. The Log — 18.1% usage · 53.5% win rate · 200 games
  4. Skeletons — 48.5% usage · 49.3% win rate · 537 games
  5. Mega Knight — 3.3% usage · 61.1% win rate · 36 games

Best Goblin Barrel cards against Goblin Drill

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Lumberjack — 3.3% usage · 83.3% win rate · 36 games
  2. Boss Bandit — 4.0% usage · 77.3% win rate · 44 games
  3. Bowler — 14.3% usage · 69.0% win rate · 158 games
  4. Rascals — 11.4% usage · 69.0% win rate · 126 games
  5. Archers — 6.6% usage · 69.9% win rate · 73 games

Latest Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel games

Results are from the Goblin Drill player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Drill Poison vs Barrel 3.1 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–1: Drill Royal Hogs 3.8 Control vs Barrel 2.9 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 2–1: Drill Miner vs Barrel Bush 3.3 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 1–0: Drill Poison vs Barrel Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 1–2: Drill Poison vs Barrel 3.0 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 2–0: Drill PEKKA 3.8 Control vs Barrel 3.6 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Drill Royal Hogs 3.8 Control vs Barrel Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 3–1: Drill Royal Hogs 4.0 Control vs Barrel 3.4 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Drill Wall Breakers 3.4 Control vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.8 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Drill 3.6 Control vs Barrel 2.5 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel?

Goblin Barrel has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 60.1% of games to 39.9%, over 2,581 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Goblin Drill?

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

How do you beat Goblin Drill with Goblin Barrel?

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.

What are the most played decks in Goblin Drill vs Goblin Barrel?

Drill EQ with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Fire Spirit against Barrel EQ with Royal Recruits, Goblin Barrel, Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, played 18 times.

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