Royal Hogs EQ has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 66.3% of games to 33.7%, across 2,506 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 EQ (also called Royal Hogs Earthquake), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog 2.6 vs Royal Hogs EQ win rate
Hog 2.6 win rate: 33.7% (844 wins)
Royal Hogs EQ win rate: 66.3% (1,661 wins)
Games: 2,506 (0.0% of recorded battles)
On average Royal Hogs EQ finishes 1,735 tower HP ahead.
Hog 2.6 takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Royal Hogs EQ takes 1.3 when it wins.
How to win with Hog 2.6 against Royal Hogs EQ
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 EQ 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 EQ 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
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Clan war, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Ladder, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Hog 2.6 Cycle vs Royal Hogs EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
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 EQ, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog 2.6 vs Royal Hogs EQ?
Royal Hogs EQ has the edge over Hog 2.6, winning 66.3% of games to 33.7%, over 2,506 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Royal Hogs EQ 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 EQ?
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 EQ?
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.