Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.8% of games to 45.2%, across 13,691 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 Giant, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Giant win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 45.2% (6,192 wins)
Giant win rate: 54.8% (7,498 wins)
Games: 13,691 (0.2% of recorded battles)
On average Giant finishes 1,340 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Giant takes 1.8 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against 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.
Defend the support troops, and use a building or cheap swarm to slow Giant.
Punish the Giant placement in the other lane when they invest heavily at the back.
How to win with Giant against Hog 2.6
Walk Giant to the tower with support troops behind it, and build the push from the back when you have the elixir.
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 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 Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Rage, Ladder, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Sparky 3.6 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant 3.4 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Ram 3.4 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Ladder, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Graveyard, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Giant 3.8 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Giant?
Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 54.8% of games to 45.2%, over 13,691 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat 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. Defend the support troops, and use a building or cheap swarm to slow Giant.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Giant?
Walk Giant to the tower with support troops behind it, and build the push from the back when you have the elixir. 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 Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Giant Graveyard with Witch, Giant Snowball, Bowler, Giant, Graveyard, Zappies, Guards, Arrows, played 403 times.