Golem has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 55.7% of games to 44.3%, across 24,595 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Golem and as Goblin Drill (also called Drill), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Golem vs Goblin Drill win rate
Golem win rate: 55.7% (13,689 wins)
Goblin Drill win rate: 44.3% (10,902 wins)
Games: 24,595 (0.4% of recorded battles)
7,788 of Golem’s 13,689 wins were blowouts, so when Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Golem finishes 1,672 tower HP ahead.
Golem takes 1.9 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Drill takes 1.4 when it wins.
How to win with Golem against Goblin Drill
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir.
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.
How to win with Goblin Drill against Golem
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover.
Punish the Golem drop in the opposite lane, because they will be low on elixir for a long time.
Defend the support troops rather than the Golem, and keep a splash or big spell for the troops behind it.
Most played Golem vs Goblin Drill 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.
Royal Hogs — 0.4% usage · 61.2% win rate · 49 games
Goblin Gang — 1.7% usage · 53.9% win rate · 193 games
Latest Golem vs Goblin Drill games
Results are from the Golem player’s side.
Win 1–0: Golem NW vs Drill Rage, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Golem Lightning vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Golem Poison vs Drill 3.1 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 3–1: Golem NW vs Drill MK 3.5 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–1: Golem NW vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Golem NW vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Golem NW vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Golem Lightning vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Golem NW vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Golem NW vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Golem vs Goblin Drill?
Golem has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 55.7% of games to 44.3%, over 24,595 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Drill with Golem?
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir. Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.
How do you beat Golem with Goblin Drill?
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Punish the Golem drop in the opposite lane, because they will be low on elixir for a long time.
What are the most played decks in Golem vs Goblin Drill?
Golem NW with Elite Barbarians, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Arrows, Bomber against Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 231 times.