Goblin Drill vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Goblin Drill has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 55.2% of games to 44.8%, across 368 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 Machine, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Goblin Drill vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Goblin Drill win rate: 55.2% (203 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 44.8% (165 wins)
  • Games: 368 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Goblin Drill finishes 561 tower HP ahead.

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

How to win with Goblin Drill against Goblin Machine

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.

Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

Counter-push once it falls, as they will be low on elixir.

How to win with Goblin Machine against Goblin Drill

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support.

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 Machine 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 Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Goblins, Fire Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  2. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  3. Drill Poison: Wizard, Goblinstein, Hog Rider, Goblin Drill, Poison, Minions, Firecracker, Skeletons vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  4. Drill Poison: Evo Tesla, Evo Goblin Drill, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Poison, Goblins, The Log, Fire Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  5. Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Tesla, Poison, Bomber, Berserker, Fire Spirit vs Goblin Machine Lightning: Lightning, Witch, Goblin Machine, Musketeer, Electro Wizard, Skeleton King, Ice Wizard, Princess — 2 games

Best Goblin Drill cards against Goblin Machine

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

  1. Furnace — 11.5% usage · 79.2% win rate · 24 games
  2. Poison — 35.4% usage · 63.5% win rate · 74 games
  3. Skeletons — 16.7% usage · 68.6% win rate · 35 games
  4. Archers — 10.0% usage · 71.4% win rate · 21 games
  5. Knight — 26.3% usage · 61.8% win rate · 55 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Goblin Drill

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

  1. Fireball — 11.0% usage · 65.2% win rate · 23 games
  2. Lightning — 11.0% usage · 60.9% win rate · 23 games
  3. Goblin Demolisher — 25.8% usage · 50.0% win rate · 54 games
  4. Cannon Cart — 12.4% usage · 53.8% win rate · 26 games
  5. Archers — 31.6% usage · 47.0% win rate · 66 games

Latest Goblin Drill vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Goblin Drill player’s side.

  1. Win 2–1: Drill Royal Hogs 4.1 Control vs Goblin Machine Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–1: Drill Freeze vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 1–0: Drill Rage vs Goblin Machine Miner, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 1–2: Drill Graveyard vs Goblin Machine 4.4 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Drill 4.3 Control vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Goblin Machine Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Goblin Machine 3.9 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Drill Poison vs Goblin Machine Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Drill Wall Breakers 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Drill Wall Breakers 2.6 Cycle vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Goblin Drill vs Goblin Machine?

Goblin Drill has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 55.2% of games to 44.8%, over 368 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine with Goblin Drill?

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Goblin Drill with Goblin Machine?

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support. 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 Machine?

Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Goblins, Fire Spirit against Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam with Witch, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins, played 2 times.

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