Lava Loon vs Golem is close to even: Lava Loon wins 51.3% and Golem wins 48.7%, across 9,407 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Lava Loon (also called LavaLoon) and as Golem, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Lava Loon vs Golem win rate
Lava Loon win rate: 51.3% (4,827 wins)
Golem win rate: 48.7% (4,578 wins)
Games: 9,407 (0.1% of recorded battles)
2,626 of Lava Loon’s 4,827 wins were blowouts, so when Lava Loon gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
3,091 of Golem’s 4,578 wins were blowouts, so when Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Golem finishes 452 tower HP ahead.
Lava Loon takes 2.0 towers a game when it wins, and Golem takes 2.3 when it wins.
How to win with Lava Loon against 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.
Punish the Golem drop in the opposite lane, because they will be low on elixir for a long time.
Defend the support troops rather than the Golem, and keep a splash or big spell for the troops behind it.
How to win with Golem against Lava Loon
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir.
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 Loon vs 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 3–1: Lava Loon vs Golem NW, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Golem E-Barbs 4.8 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Golem E-Barbs 4.5 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–3: Lava Loon vs Golem 4.9 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–3: Lava Loon vs Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: Lava Loon vs Golem PEKKA 5.1 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–0: Lava Loon vs Golem 4.6 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–1: Lava Loon vs Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: Lava Loon vs Golem 4.4 Beatdown, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Lava Loon vs Golem?
Lava Loon vs Golem is close to even: Lava Loon wins 51.3% and Golem wins 48.7%, over 9,407 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Golem with Lava Loon?
Put Lava Hound in front of Balloon or air support so defenders shoot the tank while the damage dealers get through. Punish the Golem drop in the opposite lane, because they will be low on elixir for a long time.
How do you beat Lava Loon with Golem?
Build one large push behind Golem, accepting some tower damage early to win in double elixir. Pressure the opposite lane when they place Lava Hound at the back.
What are the most played decks in Lava Loon vs Golem?
Lava Loon with Baby Dragon, Zap, Mega Minion, Lava Hound, Balloon, Barbarians, Fireball, Tombstone against Golem NW with Elite Barbarians, Zap, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Golem, Night Witch, Phoenix, Arrows, Bomber, played 201 times.