Royal Hogs has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 55.7% of games to 44.3%, across 10,677 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 Hogs, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Royal Hogs win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 44.3% (4,734 wins)
Royal Hogs win rate: 55.7% (5,942 wins)
Games: 10,677 (0.2% of recorded battles)
On average Royal Hogs finishes 1,477 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Royal Hogs takes 1.4 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Royal Hogs
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.
A splash troop placed centrally covers both lanes; save it for the hogs.
A centered building pulls hogs from both lanes.
How to win with Royal Hogs against Hog 2.6
Split Royal Hogs across both lanes so a single answer cannot stop them, adding Fireball or Earthquake support.
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 Hogs 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 Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs PEKKA 4.0 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs 4.1 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs Lightning, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs 4.1 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs 4.1 Bridge spam, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs Wall Breakers 3.6 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Royal Hogs?
Royal Hogs has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 55.7% of games to 44.3%, over 10,677 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Royal Hogs 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. A splash troop placed centrally covers both lanes; save it for the hogs.
How do you beat Hog 2.6 with Royal Hogs?
Split Royal Hogs across both lanes so a single answer cannot stop them, adding Fireball or Earthquake support. 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 Hogs?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Royal Hogs EQ with Royal Hogs, Cannon, Archer Queen, Earthquake, Royal Delivery, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit, played 568 times.