Hog 2.6 has the edge over Mortar, winning 55.1% of games to 44.9%, across 12,246 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 Mortar, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Mortar win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 55.1% (6,746 wins)
Mortar win rate: 44.9% (5,497 wins)
Games: 12,246 (0.2% of recorded battles)
On average Hog 2.6 finishes 10 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Mortar takes 1.5 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Mortar
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.
Place a troop close to Mortar, inside its blind spot, so it stops firing at the tower.
Pressure the opposite lane, since most Mortar decks cannot defend both sides for long.
How to win with Mortar against Hog 2.6
Chip towers from range with Mortar and defend it with cheap troops, often with Miner taking the damage.
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 Mortar 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 Mortar Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–4: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.4 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Mortar Hog 4.5 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Mortar E-Barbs 4.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Mortar?
Hog 2.6 has the edge over Mortar, winning 55.1% of games to 44.9%, over 12,246 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Mortar 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. Place a troop close to Mortar, inside its blind spot, so it stops firing at the tower.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Mortar?
Chip towers from range with Mortar and defend it with cheap troops, often with Miner taking the damage. 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 Mortar?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege with Mortar, Skeleton Barrel, Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel, played 613 times.