Miner Poison vs Mortar Matchup

Mortar has the edge over Miner Poison, winning 54.2% of games to 45.8%, across 3,299 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Miner Poison and as Mortar, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Miner Poison vs Mortar win rate

  • Miner Poison win rate: 45.8% (1,510 wins)
  • Mortar win rate: 54.2% (1,789 wins)
  • Games: 3,299 (0.1% of recorded battles)

On average Mortar finishes 718 tower HP ahead.

Miner Poison takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Mortar takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Miner Poison against Mortar

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

Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly.

Place a troop close to Mortar, inside its blind spot, so it stops firing at the tower.

Pressure the opposite lane, since most Mortar decks cannot defend both sides for long.

How to win with Mortar against Miner Poison

Chip towers from range with Mortar and defend it with cheap troops, often with Miner taking the damage.

Keep cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.

Build a strong double-elixir push, because these decks prefer small trades.

Most played Miner Poison vs Mortar 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. Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 26 games, Miner Poison wins 57.7%
  2. Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Mortar 4.0 Siege: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Mother Witch, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 22 games, Miner Poison wins 27.3%
  3. Miner Poison: Evo Bats, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Knight, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Spear Goblins, The Log vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 19 games, Miner Poison wins 73.7%
  4. Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 16 games, Miner Poison wins 12.5%
  5. Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince vs Mortar 4.0 Siege: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Mother Witch, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 14 games, Miner Poison wins 50.0%
  6. Miner Poison: Evo Bats, Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Knight, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Spear Goblins, The Log vs Mortar 4.0 Siege: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Mother Witch, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 13 games, Miner Poison wins 7.7%
  7. Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, The Log — 9 games
  8. Miner Poison: Evo Cannon, Evo Bats, Rune Giant, Poison, Miner, Little Prince, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Minions, Barbarian Barrel — 8 games
  9. Miner Poison: Evo Wall Breakers, Hero Ice Wizard, Mighty Miner, Goblin Hut, Poison, Miner, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel — 7 games
  10. Miner Poison: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Minions, Barbarian Barrel — 6 games

Best Miner Poison cards against Mortar

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

  1. Minions — 3.3% usage · 64.1% win rate · 39 games
  2. Goblin Cage — 11.1% usage · 55.0% win rate · 131 games
  3. Furnace — 3.0% usage · 62.9% win rate · 35 games
  4. Zap — 13.4% usage · 52.5% win rate · 158 games
  5. Inferno Dragon — 15.5% usage · 50.8% win rate · 183 games

Best Mortar cards against Miner Poison

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

  1. Lightning — 3.6% usage · 76.7% win rate · 43 games
  2. Ronin — 3.8% usage · 73.3% win rate · 45 games
  3. Ice Spirit — 2.2% usage · 76.9% win rate · 26 games
  4. Mother Witch — 22.5% usage · 63.0% win rate · 265 games
  5. Fireball — 73.7% usage · 59.8% win rate · 870 games

Latest Miner Poison vs Mortar games

Results are from the Miner Poison player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–2: Miner Poison vs Mortar Miner, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 3–0: Miner Poison vs Mortar Minion Giant 4.1 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Mortar Royal Hogs 4.0 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 1–0: Miner Poison vs Mortar 3.1 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Mortar Barrel 2.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Miner Poison vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 4.0 Siege, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: Miner Poison vs Mortar Minion Giant 3.6 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Mortar Barrel 3.8 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.5 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Miner Poison vs Mortar?

Mortar has the edge over Miner Poison, winning 54.2% of games to 45.8%, over 3,299 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Mortar with Miner Poison?

Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly. Place a troop close to Mortar, inside its blind spot, so it stops firing at the tower.

How do you beat Miner Poison with Mortar?

Chip towers from range with Mortar and defend it with cheap troops, often with Miner taking the damage. Keep cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.

What are the most played decks in Miner Poison vs Mortar?

Miner Poison with Inferno Dragon, Zap, Goblin Demolisher, Rune Giant, Goblin Cage, Poison, Miner, Little Prince against Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege with Mortar, Skeleton Barrel, Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel, played 26 times.

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