Hog 2.6 vs Elixir Golem is close to even: Hog 2.6 wins 50.9% and Elixir Golem wins 49.1%, across 4,396 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 Elixir Golem, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Elixir Golem win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 50.9% (2,237 wins)
Elixir Golem win rate: 49.1% (2,158 wins)
Games: 4,396 (0.1% of recorded battles)
1,374 of Elixir Golem’s 2,158 wins were blowouts, so when Elixir Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Elixir Golem finishes 1,049 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Elixir Golem takes 2.1 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Elixir Golem
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.
Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
Pressure hard in the other lane; these decks struggle when forced to defend.
How to win with Elixir Golem against Hog 2.6
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it.
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 Elixir Golem 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 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs E-Golem NW, Other, 2026-11-14
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs E-Golem MK 4.3 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-14
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Elixir Golem?
Hog 2.6 vs Elixir Golem is close to even: Hog 2.6 wins 50.9% and Elixir Golem wins 49.1%, over 4,396 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Elixir Golem 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. Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Elixir Golem?
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it. 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 Elixir Golem?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against E-Golem NW with Witch, Skeleton Army, Lightning, Night Witch, Skeleton King, Elixir Golem, Arrows, Goblin Curse, played 74 times.