Minion Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 63.1% of games to 36.9%, across 7,821 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 Minion Giant, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Minion Giant win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 36.9% (2,886 wins)
Minion Giant win rate: 63.1% (4,934 wins)
Games: 7,821 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Minion Giant finishes 1,352 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Minion Giant takes 1.4 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Minion 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.
Bring air defense and a building to slow it, and focus on support troops first.
Counter-push when they are low on elixir.
How to win with Minion Giant against Hog 2.6
Push with a flying tank that attacks troops and towers.
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 Minion 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.
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Minion Giant 3.3 Control, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Minion Giant Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Minion Giant Lightning, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Minion Giant?
Minion Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 63.1% of games to 36.9%, over 7,821 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Minion 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. Bring air defense and a building to slow it, and focus on support troops first.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Minion Giant?
Push with a flying tank that attacks troops and towers. 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 Minion Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Minion Giant 2.8 Cycle with Cannon, Bats, Ice Wizard, Minion Giant, Fireball, Knight, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, played 464 times.