Golem has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 64.7% of games to 35.3%, across 1,488 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Golem and as Rocket Cycle, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Golem vs Rocket Cycle win rate
Golem win rate: 64.7% (962 wins)
Rocket Cycle win rate: 35.3% (526 wins)
Games: 1,488 (0.0% of recorded battles)
550 of Golem’s 962 wins were blowouts, so when Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Golem finishes 2,460 tower HP ahead.
Golem takes 1.8 towers a game when it wins, and Rocket Cycle takes 1.5 when it wins.
How to win with Golem against Rocket Cycle
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.
Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.
Force them to defend so they lack elixir for Rocket.
How to win with Rocket Cycle against Golem
Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket.
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 Rocket Cycle 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.
Win 3–0: Golem NW vs Rocket 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Golem Bush 3.4 Beatdown vs Rocket EQ, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Golem Loon vs Rocket 3.1 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 3–0: Golem NW vs Rocket 2.6 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Golem 3.8 Beatdown vs Rocket 3.3 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–2: Golem NW vs Rocket 4.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 3–0: Golem Poison vs Rocket 3.6 Cycle, Clan war, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Golem NW vs Rocket 2.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Golem NW vs Rocket Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Golem vs Rocket Cycle?
Golem has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 64.7% of games to 35.3%, over 1,488 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Rocket Cycle with Golem?
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir. Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.
How do you beat Golem with Rocket Cycle?
Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket. 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 Rocket Cycle?
Golem NW with Elite Barbarians, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Arrows, Bomber against Rocket 3.1 Siege with Executioner, Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 10 times.