Log Bait vs X-Bow Matchup

X-Bow has the edge over Log Bait, winning 54.9% of games to 45.1%, across 15,835 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 X-Bow, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Log Bait vs X-Bow win rate

  • Log Bait win rate: 45.1% (7,134 wins)
  • X-Bow win rate: 54.9% (8,695 wins)
  • Games: 15,835 (0.3% of recorded battles)

On average Log Bait finishes 92 tower HP ahead.

Log Bait takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and X-Bow takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Log Bait against X-Bow

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.

Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

Use a tank to absorb X-Bow shots while troops or a spell break it.

How to win with X-Bow against Log Bait

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready.

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 X-Bow 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 X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 271 games, Log Bait wins 27.3%
  2. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Inferno Tower, Princess, Dart Goblin, The Log, Ice Spirit vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 191 games, Log Bait wins 22.0%
  3. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 98 games, Log Bait wins 31.6%
  4. Log Bait: Evo Princess, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Rocket, Inferno Tower, Goblin Gang, The Log, Ice Spirit vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 80 games, Log Bait wins 48.8%
  5. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Knight, Inferno Tower, Princess, Dart Goblin, The Log, Ice Spirit vs X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 79 games, Log Bait wins 13.9%
  6. Log Bait: Evo Goblin Barrel, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Rocket, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Princess, Bandit vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 40 games, Log Bait wins 52.5%
  7. Log Bait: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Mother Witch, Goblin Gang, Earthquake, The Log, Fire Spirit vs X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Mortar, Hero Barbarian Barrel, X-Bow, Minions, Earthquake, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit — 33 games, Log Bait wins 36.4%
  8. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit vs X-Bow 3.3 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Rocket, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 31 games, Log Bait wins 29.0%
  9. Log Bait: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Goblins, Minions, Goblin Gang, Arrows, Earthquake, Spear Goblins vs X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Mortar, Hero Barbarian Barrel, X-Bow, Minions, Earthquake, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit — 31 games, Log Bait wins 67.7%
  10. Log Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Electro Spirit vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit — 29 games, Log Bait wins 37.9%

Best Log Bait cards against X-Bow

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

  1. Royal Hogs — 1.0% usage · 74.7% win rate · 83 games
  2. Archers — 1.2% usage · 66.3% win rate · 101 games
  3. Witch — 5.4% usage · 60.8% win rate · 451 games
  4. Elite Barbarians — 1.4% usage · 64.2% win rate · 120 games
  5. Royal Recruits — 7.3% usage · 58.7% win rate · 606 games

Best X-Bow cards against Log Bait

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

  1. The Log — 68.4% usage · 62.4% win rate · 5,687 games
  2. Rocket — 22.6% usage · 61.8% win rate · 1,880 games
  3. Musketeer — 3.7% usage · 64.8% win rate · 310 games
  4. Berserker — 2.0% usage · 66.7% win rate · 168 games
  5. Knight — 67.2% usage · 60.0% win rate · 5,586 games

Latest Log Bait vs X-Bow games

Results are from the Log Bait player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  2. Loss 0–3: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.3 Siege, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs X-Bow Mortar 3.6 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.0 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Log Bait vs X-Bow 3.4 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs X-Bow Mortar 4.3 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 1–0: Log Bait vs X-Bow Mortar 4.3 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Log Bait vs X-Bow?

X-Bow has the edge over Log Bait, winning 54.9% of games to 45.1%, over 15,835 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat X-Bow 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. Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

How do you beat Log Bait with X-Bow?

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready. 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 X-Bow?

Log Bait with Skeleton Army, Goblin Barrel, Valkyrie, Princess, Dart Goblin, Cannon, Wall Breakers, Ice Spirit against X-Bow 3.0 Siege with Tesla, Archers, Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit, played 271 times.

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