Electro Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.4% of games to 45.6%, across 8,260 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Hog 2.6 (also called Hog cycle) and as Electro Giant (also called E-Giant), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Electro Giant win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 45.6% (3,769 wins)
Electro Giant win rate: 54.4% (4,490 wins)
Games: 8,260 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Hog 2.6 finishes 222 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Electro Giant takes 1.4 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Electro Giant
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Out-cycle their counters to Hog Rider, defend cheaply with Cannon and Ice Golem, and finish towers with Fireball and The Log.
Avoid attacking it with many small hits; use a few high-damage hits or a building to pull it away.
Punish the opposite lane right after they play it, while they are low on elixir.
How to win with Electro Giant against Hog 2.6
Push with Electro Giant, whose reflected damage breaks swarms and Inferno Tower, using Tornado to bunch defenders together.
Hog 2.6 wins on cycle speed, so overcommit a big push only when you can also answer the next Hog.
Take value from spells on Musketeer when Cannon or Ice Golem is nearby, since that removes their main air defense.
Most played Hog 2.6 vs Electro Giant 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.
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs E-Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs E-Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Electro Giant?
Electro Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.4% of games to 45.6%, over 8,260 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Electro Giant with Hog 2.6?
Out-cycle their counters to Hog Rider, defend cheaply with Cannon and Ice Golem, and finish towers with Fireball and The Log. Avoid attacking it with many small hits; use a few high-damage hits or a building to pull it away.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Electro Giant?
Push with Electro Giant, whose reflected damage breaks swarms and Inferno Tower, using Tornado to bunch defenders together. Hog 2.6 wins on cycle speed, so overcommit a big push only when you can also answer the next Hog.
What are the most played decks in Hog 2.6 vs Electro Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against E-Giant Lightning with Electro Giant, Baby Dragon, Bowler, Lightning, Electro Wizard, Goblin Hut, Tornado, Barbarian Barrel, played 471 times.