Elixir Golem has the edge over Lava Hound, winning 58.0% of games to 42.0%, across 8,585 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Lava Hound (also called LavaLoon) and as Elixir Golem, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Lava Hound vs Elixir Golem win rate
Lava Hound win rate: 42.0% (3,607 wins)
Elixir Golem win rate: 58.0% (4,978 wins)
Games: 8,585 (0.1% of recorded battles)
2,168 of Lava Hound’s 3,607 wins were blowouts, so when Lava Hound gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
3,508 of Elixir Golem’s 4,978 wins were blowouts, so when Elixir Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Elixir Golem finishes 1,855 tower HP ahead.
Lava Hound takes 2.1 towers a game when it wins, and Elixir Golem takes 2.2 when it wins.
How to win with Lava Hound against Elixir Golem
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through.
Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
Pressure hard in the other lane; these decks struggle when forced to defend.
How to win with Elixir Golem against Lava Hound
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it.
Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
Keep your main air defender and a spell for the support troops, and leave the pups to splash damage.
Most played Lava Hound vs Elixir Golem 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: Lava Loon vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava Loon vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: Lava Loon vs E-Golem Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava 4.1 Air vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–1: Lava Miner vs E-Golem Loon, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava 3.9 Air vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–1: Lava Poison vs E-Golem Loon, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Lava Hound vs Elixir Golem?
Elixir Golem has the edge over Lava Hound, winning 58.0% of games to 42.0%, over 8,585 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Elixir Golem with Lava Hound?
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through. Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
How do you beat Lava Hound with Elixir Golem?
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it. Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
What are the most played decks in Lava Hound vs Elixir Golem?
Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone against E-Golem NW with Witch, Skeleton Army, Lightning, Night Witch, Skeleton King, Elixir Golem, Arrows, Goblin Curse, played 28 times.