Log Bait vs Goblin Barrel Matchup

Log Bait has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 55.0% of games to 45.0%, across 5,719 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Log Bait (also called Goblin Barrel bait) and as Goblin Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Log Bait vs Goblin Barrel win rate

  • Log Bait win rate: 55.0% (3,147 wins)
  • Goblin Barrel win rate: 45.0% (2,572 wins)
  • Games: 5,719 (0.1% of recorded battles)

On average Log Bait finishes 628 tower HP ahead.

Log Bait takes 1.6 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.6 when it wins.

How to win with Log Bait against Goblin Barrel

General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.

Make the opponent spend small spells on your swarm cards, then land Goblin Barrel once their answer is gone, and finish with Rocket in double elixir.

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 Log Bait

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards.

Count their Goblin Barrels and save your small spell for Barrel, using troops to handle the other swarms.

Pressure them so they cannot build a bait cycle, since most bait decks defend big tanks only with Inferno Tower or a cheap building.

Most played Log Bait 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.

  1. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 14 games, Log Bait wins 57.1%
  2. Log Bait: Evo Dart Goblin, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Ice Wizard, Dark Prince, Goblin Barrel, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 3.3 Bait: Evo Knight, Evo Goblin Barrel, Witch, Golden Knight, Fireball, Cannon, Barbarian Barrel, Giant Snowball — 7 games
  3. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Inferno Tower, Princess, Dart Goblin, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 5 games
  4. Log Bait: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Goblins, Minions, Goblin Gang, Arrows, Earthquake, Spear Goblins vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 4 games
  5. Log Bait: Evo Dart Goblin, Evo Firecracker, Hero Dark Prince, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Goblin Barrel, Wall Breakers, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 3.3 Bait: Evo Knight, Evo Goblin Barrel, Witch, Golden Knight, Fireball, Cannon, Barbarian Barrel, Giant Snowball — 4 games
  6. Log Bait: Evo Tesla, Evo Dart Goblin, Hero Berserker, Goblin Barrel, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Barrel 2.6 Bait: Hero Knight, Golden Knight, Bandit, Firecracker, Goblin Barrel, Berserker, The Log, Ice Spirit — 4 games
  7. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Furnace, Fireball, Arrows, Mirror — 3 games
  8. Log Bait: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Mother Witch, Goblin Gang, Earthquake, The Log, Fire Spirit vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 3 games
  9. Log Bait: Evo Princess, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Rocket, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Bandit, Giant Snowball vs Barrel Rage: Evo Firecracker, Archer Queen, Baby Dragon, Knight, Skeleton Barrel, Goblin Barrel, Rage, The Log — 3 games
  10. Log Bait: Evo Princess, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Rocket, Inferno Tower, Goblin Gang, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Barrel 4.5: Evo Wizard, Evo Skeleton Army, Sparky, Elite Barbarians, Prince, Minion Horde, Firecracker, Goblin Barrel — 3 games

Best Log Bait cards against Goblin Barrel

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Skeleton Army — 26.2% usage · 65.1% win rate · 703 games
  2. Cannon — 20.3% usage · 64.6% win rate · 545 games
  3. Electro Spirit — 8.3% usage · 65.9% win rate · 223 games
  4. Valkyrie — 31.6% usage · 61.8% win rate · 849 games
  5. Skeleton Barrel — 8.0% usage · 63.9% win rate · 216 games

Best Goblin Barrel cards against Log Bait

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Earthquake — 1.9% usage · 64.7% win rate · 51 games
  2. The Log — 27.2% usage · 52.2% win rate · 730 games
  3. Boss Bandit — 4.4% usage · 56.3% win rate · 119 games
  4. Guards — 5.8% usage · 54.8% win rate · 157 games
  5. Skeleton Barrel — 16.0% usage · 51.4% win rate · 430 games

Latest Log Bait vs Goblin Barrel games

Results are from the Log Bait player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–3: Log Bait vs Barrel 2.6 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs Barrel 3.8 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs Barrel MK 4.0 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 2–1: Log Bait vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.3 Bait, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs Barrel MK 3.3 Bait, Tournaments, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs Barrel MK 3.5 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 2–1: Log Bait vs Barrel Sparky 3.9 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 3–0: Log Bait vs Barrel 3.4 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 2–1: Log Bait vs Barrel 3.6 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs Barrel 3.0 Bait, Clan war, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Log Bait vs Goblin Barrel?

Log Bait has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 55.0% of games to 45.0%, over 5,719 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Log Bait?

Make the opponent spend small spells on your swarm cards, then land Goblin Barrel once their answer is gone, and finish with Rocket in double elixir. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

How do you beat Log Bait with Goblin Barrel?

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. Count their Goblin Barrels and save your small spell for Barrel, using troops to handle the other swarms.

What are the most played decks in Log Bait vs Goblin Barrel?

Log Bait with Skeleton Army, Goblin Barrel, Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit against Barrel 4.1 Bait with Minion Horde, Goblin Barrel, Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror, played 14 times.

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