Goblin Drill has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 67.7% of games to 32.2%, across 4,719 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 Goblin Drill (also called Drill), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Drill win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 32.2% (1,521 wins)
Goblin Drill win rate: 67.7% (3,197 wins)
Games: 4,719 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Goblin Drill finishes 1,356 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Drill takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Goblin Drill
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.
Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.
Counter-push when the drill is out, because cheap Drill decks have little defense on the other lane.
How to win with Goblin Drill against Hog 2.6
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover.
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 Goblin Drill 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 0–3: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Drill MK 3.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-13
Win 2–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-13
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Goblin Drill?
Goblin Drill has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 67.7% of games to 32.2%, over 4,719 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Drill 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. Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Goblin Drill?
Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. 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 Goblin Drill?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 246 times.