Miner Poison vs Skeleton Barrel Matchup

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Miner Poison, winning 58.4% of games to 41.6%, across 437 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Miner Poison vs Skeleton Barrel win rate

  • Miner Poison win rate: 41.6% (182 wins)
  • Skeleton Barrel win rate: 58.4% (255 wins)
  • Games: 437 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Skeleton Barrel finishes 1,552 tower HP ahead.

Miner Poison takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Skeleton Barrel takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Miner Poison against Skeleton Barrel

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.

Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

Keep splash near the tower for the landing.

How to win with Skeleton Barrel against Miner Poison

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip 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 Skeleton 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. Miner Poison: Evo Wall Breakers, Evo Skeletons, Hero Bowler, Ronin, Tesla, Poison, Miner, Arrows vs Skelly Barrel 3.1 Cycle: Evo Witch, Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Magic Archer, Knight, Skeleton Barrel, Cannon, The Log, Skeletons — 4 games
  2. Miner Poison: Magic Archer, Mighty Miner, Bomb Tower, Poison, Miner, Tornado, Spear Goblins, Wall Breakers vs Skelly Barrel 3.1: Evo Skeletons, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Bomb Tower, Fireball, Skeleton Barrel, Barbarian Barrel, Electro Spirit — 2 games
  3. Miner Poison: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Skeletons, Hero Wizard, Elixir Collector, Poison, Miner, Ice Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Hero Knight, Inferno Tower, Princess, Dart Goblin, Goblin Gang, The Log — 2 games

Best Miner Poison cards against Skeleton Barrel

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

  1. The Log — 31.8% usage · 65.1% win rate · 63 games
  2. Knight — 17.2% usage · 67.6% win rate · 34 games
  3. Bats — 28.3% usage · 62.5% win rate · 56 games
  4. Cannon — 16.2% usage · 56.3% win rate · 32 games
  5. Barbarian Barrel — 19.2% usage · 52.6% win rate · 38 games

Best Skeleton Barrel cards against Miner Poison

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

  1. Skeletons — 15.7% usage · 87.1% win rate · 31 games
  2. Tombstone — 13.1% usage · 73.1% win rate · 26 games
  3. Barbarian Barrel — 17.7% usage · 65.7% win rate · 35 games
  4. Fireball — 28.3% usage · 60.7% win rate · 56 games
  5. Cannon — 14.6% usage · 62.1% win rate · 29 games

Latest Miner Poison vs Skeleton Barrel games

Results are from the Miner Poison player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Clone, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 1–2: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 3–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel MK 3.8 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel 4.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Lightning, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel 2.8 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Miner Poison vs Skelly Barrel Poison, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Miner Poison vs Skeleton Barrel?

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Miner Poison, winning 58.4% of games to 41.6%, over 437 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Skeleton Barrel with Miner Poison?

Chip with Miner and a small spell, defend efficiently, and win slowly. Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

How do you beat Miner Poison with Skeleton Barrel?

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage. Keep cheap troops by your tower to kill whatever Miner brings along.

What are the most played decks in Miner Poison vs Skeleton Barrel?

Miner Poison with Wall Breakers, Skeletons, Bowler, Ronin, Tesla, Poison, Miner, Arrows against Skelly Barrel 3.1 Cycle with Witch, Baby Dragon, Magic Archer, Knight, Skeleton Barrel, Cannon, The Log, Skeletons, played 4 times.

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