Golem has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 56.3% of games to 43.7%, across 12,879 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 Golem, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Golem win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 43.7% (5,627 wins)
Golem win rate: 56.3% (7,252 wins)
Games: 12,879 (0.2% of recorded battles)
4,332 of Golem’s 7,252 wins were blowouts, so when Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Golem finishes 1,593 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Golem takes 2.1 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Golem
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Punish the Golem placement immediately in the opposite lane; you win by trading damage, not defending.
Avoid spending your building on the Golem — save it for the support troops.
In double elixir, keep pressure constant so they can never build a full push.
Out-cycle their counters to Hog Rider, defend cheaply with Cannon and Ice Golem, and finish towers with Fireball and The Log.
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.
How to win with Golem against Hog 2.6
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double 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 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 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Golem?
Golem has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 56.3% of games to 43.7%, over 12,879 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Golem with Hog 2.6?
Punish the Golem placement immediately in the opposite lane; you win by trading damage, not defending. Avoid spending your building on the Golem — save it for the support troops.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Golem?
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double 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 Golem?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Golem NW with Elite Barbarians, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Arrows, Bomber, played 546 times.