Hog Rider vs Skeleton Barrel is close to even: Hog Rider wins 51.2% and Skeleton Barrel wins 48.8%, across 7,827 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Hog Rider and as Skeleton Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog Rider vs Skeleton Barrel win rate
Hog Rider win rate: 51.2% (4,004 wins)
Skeleton Barrel win rate: 48.8% (3,823 wins)
Games: 7,827 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Skeleton Barrel finishes 347 tower HP ahead.
Hog Rider takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Skeleton Barrel takes 1.6 when it wins.
How to win with Hog Rider against Skeleton Barrel
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner.
Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.
Keep splash near the tower for the landing.
How to win with Skeleton Barrel against Hog Rider
Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage.
Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
Trade elixir on defense, then counter-push the same lane while they cycle back to Hog.
Most played Hog Rider vs Skeleton 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.
Loss 0–1: Hog Ram Rider 3.1 Cycle vs Skelly Barrel 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog Rider vs Skeleton Barrel?
Hog Rider vs Skeleton Barrel is close to even: Hog Rider wins 51.2% and Skeleton Barrel wins 48.8%, over 7,827 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Skeleton Barrel with Hog Rider?
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner. Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.
How do you beat Hog Rider with Skeleton Barrel?
Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage. Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
What are the most played decks in Hog Rider vs Skeleton Barrel?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle with Skeleton Army, Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball, played 21 times.