Royal Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 55.8% of games to 44.2%, across 4,089 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 Royal Giant (also called RG), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Royal Giant win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 44.2% (1,806 wins)
Royal Giant win rate: 55.8% (2,282 wins)
Games: 4,089 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Royal Giant finishes 1,376 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Royal Giant takes 1.7 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Royal 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.
Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
Defend first, then counter-push the opposite lane while their elixir is spent on the tank.
How to win with Royal Giant against Hog 2.6
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it.
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 Royal 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 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs RG Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs RG 3.1 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs RG 3.0 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Royal Giant?
Royal Giant has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 55.8% of games to 44.2%, over 4,089 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Royal 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. Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Royal Giant?
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it. 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 Royal Giant?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against RG 3.0 Beatdown with Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Barbarian Barrel, Hunter, Fireball, Fisherman, Skeletons, Electro Spirit, played 272 times.