Hog EQ has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 58.6% of games to 41.3%, across 1,382 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Hog EQ (also called Hog Earthquake) and as Goblin Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog EQ vs Goblin Barrel win rate
Hog EQ win rate: 58.6% (810 wins)
Goblin Barrel win rate: 41.3% (571 wins)
Games: 1,382 (0.0% of recorded battles)
On average Hog EQ finishes 663 tower HP ahead.
Hog EQ takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.5 when it wins.
How to win with Hog EQ against Goblin Barrel
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Force an answer to Hog Rider every cycle and use Earthquake on a defending building and the tower together, so each spell does double duty.
Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.
Keep a troop near your tower to finish the goblins.
How to win with Goblin Barrel against Hog EQ
Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards.
Earthquake makes buildings unreliable against this deck, so defend Hog with ground troops as well as a building.
Keep troops off the tiles around your tower when Earthquake is in cycle, and pressure the other lane after it is spent.
Most played Hog EQ vs Goblin Barrel 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 3–0: Hog EQ vs Barrel Bush 3.0 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog EQ vs Goblin Barrel?
Hog EQ has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 58.6% of games to 41.3%, over 1,382 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Hog EQ?
Force an answer to Hog Rider every cycle and use Earthquake on a defending building and the tower together, so each spell does double duty. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.
How do you beat Hog EQ with Goblin Barrel?
Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. Earthquake makes buildings unreliable against this deck, so defend Hog with ground troops as well as a building.
What are the most played decks in Hog EQ vs Goblin Barrel?
Hog EQ with Tesla, Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit against Barrel 4.1 Bait with Minion Horde, Goblin Barrel, Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror, played 8 times.