Mortar vs Goblin Barrel Matchup

Mortar has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 51.8% of games to 48.2%, across 4,359 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Mortar vs Goblin Barrel win rate

  • Mortar win rate: 51.8% (2,257 wins)
  • Goblin Barrel win rate: 48.2% (2,102 wins)
  • Games: 4,359 (0.1% of recorded battles)

On average Goblin Barrel finishes 64 tower HP ahead.

Mortar takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.5 when it wins.

How to win with Mortar against Goblin Barrel

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

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

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 Mortar

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

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.

Most played Mortar 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. Mortar 4.0 Siege: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Mortar, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Mother Witch, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 16 games, Mortar 4.0 Siege wins 68.8%
  2. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 16 games, Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege wins 62.5%
  3. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, The Log vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 10 games, Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege wins 70.0%
  4. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.4 Bait: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Inferno Tower, Golden Knight, Firecracker, Goblin Barrel, Tornado, Royal Delivery — 5 games
  5. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Minions, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.1 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror — 4 games
  6. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 2.9 Bait: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Goblin Barrel, Rascals, Valkyrie, Tesla, The Log, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 3 games
  7. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.5 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Goblins, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Minions, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel Lightning: Evo Wizard, Evo Bats, Hero Bowler, Lightning, Inferno Tower, Guards, Goblin Barrel, The Log — 3 games
  8. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 4.0 Bait: Evo Minion Horde, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Bowler, Rascals, Furnace, Fireball, The Log, Mirror — 3 games
  9. Mortar EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Minion Horde, Boss Bandit, Mortar, Earthquake, Rage, Goblin Curse, Mirror vs Barrel EQ: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Dark Prince, Minions, Guards, Arrows, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel — 3 games
  10. Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Ice Wizard, Rascals, Cannon Cart, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel vs Barrel 2.5 Bait: Evo Cannon, Evo Goblin Barrel, Hero Musketeer, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit — 2 games

Best Mortar cards against Goblin Barrel

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

  1. Barbarian Barrel — 51.5% usage · 66.1% win rate · 880 games
  2. Fireball — 62.1% usage · 65.5% win rate · 1,062 games
  3. Goblin Gang — 43.8% usage · 65.8% win rate · 749 games
  4. Mother Witch — 16.8% usage · 64.5% win rate · 287 games
  5. The Log — 16.3% usage · 64.4% win rate · 278 games

Best Goblin Barrel cards against Mortar

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

  1. Mega Minion — 2.1% usage · 66.7% win rate · 36 games
  2. Cannon Cart — 3.2% usage · 63.0% win rate · 54 games
  3. Electro Dragon — 1.9% usage · 65.6% win rate · 32 games
  4. Poison — 6.1% usage · 55.8% win rate · 104 games
  5. Executioner — 6.0% usage · 55.3% win rate · 103 games

Latest Mortar vs Goblin Barrel games

Results are from the Mortar player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Mortar Miner vs Barrel 2.5 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.9 Siege vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 3.0 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 1–2: Mortar Giant 3.6 Siege vs Barrel MK 3.9 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.4 Siege vs Barrel Skelly Barrel 2.9 Bait, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 2–1: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.5 Siege vs Barrel 4.0 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Loss 1–2: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.6 Siege vs Barrel MK 3.9 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.5 Siege vs Barrel MK 4.1 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Mortar Miner vs Barrel MK 4.1 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Mortar 2.1 Siege vs Barrel 4.1 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 2–0: Mortar Skelly Barrel 3.5 Siege vs Barrel 3.6 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Mortar vs Goblin Barrel?

Mortar has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 51.8% of games to 48.2%, over 4,359 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Mortar?

Chip towers from range with Mortar and defend it with cheap troops, often with Miner taking the damage. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.

How do you beat Mortar with Goblin Barrel?

Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. Place a troop close to Mortar, inside its blind spot, so it stops firing at the tower.

What are the most played decks in Mortar vs Goblin Barrel?

Mortar 4.0 Siege with Minion Horde, Mortar, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Mother Witch, Fireball, Goblin Gang, Barbarian Barrel against Barrel 4.1 Bait with Minion Horde, Goblin Barrel, Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror, played 16 times.

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