Golem vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Golem has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 61.7% of games to 38.3%, across 551 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Golem and as Goblin Machine, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Golem vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Golem win rate: 61.7% (340 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 38.3% (211 wins)
  • Games: 551 (0.0% of recorded battles)

185 of Golem’s 340 wins were blowouts, so when Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

123 of Goblin Machine’s 211 wins were blowouts, so when Goblin Machine gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

On average Golem finishes 1,486 tower HP ahead.

Golem takes 1.6 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Machine takes 1.8 when it wins.

How to win with Golem against Goblin Machine

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.

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 Golem

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

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 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. Golem E-Barbs 4.5 Beatdown: Evo Elite Barbarians, Evo Electro Dragon, Hero Berserker, Golem, Elixir Collector, Skeleton Dragons, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 4 games
  2. Golem NW: Evo Elite Barbarians, Evo Zap, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Arrows, Bomber vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 4 games
  3. Golem Minion Giant 4.1 Beatdown: Evo Electro Dragon, Evo Bats, Golem, Goblin Demolisher, Minion Giant, Fireball, Ice Wizard, Cannon 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. Golem E-Barbs 4.5 Beatdown: Evo Elite Barbarians, Evo Electro Dragon, Hero Berserker, Golem, Elixir Collector, Skeleton Dragons, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel 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
  5. Golem NW: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Skeleton Army, Golem, Night Witch, Skeleton King, Miner, Zap, Goblin Curse vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  6. Golem NW: Evo Elite Barbarians, Evo Zap, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Fireball, Bomber 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
  7. Golem Poison: Evo Elite Barbarians, Evo Electro Dragon, Hero Magic Archer, Golem, Elixir Collector, Poison, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  8. Golem 4.9 Beatdown: Evo Electro Dragon, Evo Inferno Dragon, Golem, Elixir Collector, Barbarians, Lumberjack, Battle Healer, Tornado 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
  9. Golem Lightning: Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Lightning, Zappies, Skeleton Dragons, Barbarian Barrel 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

Best Golem cards against Goblin Machine

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

  1. Firecracker — 11.3% usage · 75.0% win rate · 36 games
  2. Mini P.E.K.K.A — 17.6% usage · 71.4% win rate · 56 games
  3. Zap — 21.4% usage · 67.6% win rate · 68 games
  4. Elite Barbarians — 19.5% usage · 67.7% win rate · 62 games
  5. Bomber — 9.1% usage · 72.4% win rate · 29 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Golem

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

  1. Wizard — 33.6% usage · 44.9% win rate · 107 games
  2. Archers — 34.6% usage · 44.5% win rate · 110 games
  3. Valkyrie — 33.3% usage · 44.3% win rate · 106 games
  4. Baby Dragon — 6.9% usage · 54.5% win rate · 22 games
  5. Mini P.E.K.K.A — 28.6% usage · 44.0% win rate · 91 games

Latest Golem vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Golem player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Golem Rage vs Goblin Machine 3M 3.5 Bridge spam, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Golem 4.5 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine Bush 4.0 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Golem 4.4 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Golem NW vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  5. Loss 0–1: Golem RG 4.8 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine NW, Tournaments, 2026-11-14
  6. Win 1–0: Golem Barrel 3.9 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine Bush 2.9 Bridge spam, Ladder, 2026-11-14
  7. Win 3–2: Golem Drill 3.6 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine EQ, Tournaments, 2026-11-14
  8. Win 1–0: Golem 4.3 Beatdown vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  9. Loss 0–3: Golem NW vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14
  10. Loss 0–1: Golem NW vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-14

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Golem vs Goblin Machine?

Golem has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 61.7% of games to 38.3%, over 551 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine with Golem?

Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Golem with Goblin Machine?

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

Golem E-Barbs 4.5 Beatdown with Elite Barbarians, Electro Dragon, Berserker, Golem, Elixir Collector, Skeleton Dragons, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel against Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam with Royal Ghost, Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows, played 4 times.

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