Ram Rider vs Skeleton Barrel Matchup

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Ram Rider, winning 57.2% of games to 42.8%, across 1,555 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Ram Rider vs Skeleton Barrel win rate

  • Ram Rider win rate: 42.8% (665 wins)
  • Skeleton Barrel win rate: 57.2% (890 wins)
  • Games: 1,555 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Skeleton Barrel finishes 693 tower HP ahead.

Ram Rider takes 1.6 towers a game when it wins, and Skeleton Barrel takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Ram Rider against Skeleton Barrel

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

Pressure at the bridge with Ram Rider, whose snare stops defenders from catching her.

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 Ram Rider

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage.

Stop her with a building or cheap swarm placed before she reaches the tower.

Counter-push after defending, because she is hard to replace quickly.

Most played Ram Rider 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. Ram Rider PEKKA 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Firecracker, P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Flying Machine, Magic Archer, Bandit, Royal Ghost vs Skelly Barrel 3.5 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Hero Valkyrie, Ronin, Fireball, Princess, Dart Goblin, Skeleton Barrel, Arrows — 3 games
  2. Ram Rider PEKKA 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Inferno Dragon, Evo Firecracker, P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Flying Machine, Magic Archer, Bandit, Royal Ghost vs Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle: Evo Princess, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Boss Bandit, Bomb Tower, Knight, Goblin Gang, Bats, The Log — 2 games
  3. Ram Rider 3.9 Bridge spam: Evo Wizard, Evo Tesla, Ram Rider, Monk, Goblin Demolisher, Tornado, Royal Delivery, The Log vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 2 games
  4. Ram Rider Poison: Evo Barbarians, Evo Furnace, Hero Dark Prince, Ram Rider, Baby Dragon, Electro Wizard, Poison, Guards vs Skelly Barrel Clone: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Evo Bats, Cannon Cart, Goblinstein, Fireball, Knight, Goblin Gang, Clone — 2 games
  5. Ram Rider PEKKA 4.0 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Evo Zap, Hero Electro Wizard, P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Furnace, Fireball, Bandit vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle: Evo Skeleton Army, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Barbarians, Zappies, Skeleton King, Mother Witch, Goblin Demolisher, Fireball — 2 games
  6. Ram Rider Freeze: Evo Witch, Evo Lumberjack, Hero Mega Minion, Ram Rider, Tesla, Freeze, Poison, Ice Golem vs Skelly Barrel Clone: Evo Lumberjack, Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Musketeer, Cannon Cart, Phoenix, Clone, Ice Golem, Giant Snowball — 2 games

Best Ram Rider cards against Skeleton Barrel

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

  1. Barbarian Barrel — 12.2% usage · 61.5% win rate · 104 games
  2. Zap — 14.7% usage · 57.9% win rate · 126 games
  3. Ronin — 8.0% usage · 60.3% win rate · 68 games
  4. Monk — 5.3% usage · 62.2% win rate · 45 games
  5. The Log — 9.2% usage · 54.4% win rate · 79 games

Best Skeleton Barrel cards against Ram Rider

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

  1. Electro Wizard — 6.9% usage · 71.2% win rate · 59 games
  2. Berserker — 4.8% usage · 73.2% win rate · 41 games
  3. Goblins — 3.3% usage · 75.0% win rate · 28 games
  4. Giant Snowball — 8.1% usage · 68.1% win rate · 69 games
  5. Lightning — 9.7% usage · 66.3% win rate · 83 games

Latest Ram Rider vs Skeleton Barrel games

Results are from the Ram Rider player’s side.

  1. Loss 1–2: Ram Rider Freeze vs Skelly Barrel Clone, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: Ram Rider 3.9 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel Clone, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Ram Rider Goblin Machine 4.7 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel 2.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Ram Rider MK 4.1 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel 3.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 1–2: Ram Rider Freeze vs Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Ram Rider MK 4.0 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel MK 3.4 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: Ram Rider Lightning vs Skelly Barrel MK 2.8 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 1–0: Ram Rider PEKKA 4.1 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 1–2: Ram Rider Freeze vs Skelly Barrel MK 4.4 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 2–0: Ram Rider Goblin Machine 4.7 Bridge spam vs Skelly Barrel 3.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Ram Rider vs Skeleton Barrel?

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Ram Rider, winning 57.2% of games to 42.8%, over 1,555 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Skeleton Barrel with Ram Rider?

Pressure at the bridge with Ram Rider, whose snare stops defenders from catching her. Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

How do you beat Ram Rider with Skeleton Barrel?

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage. Stop her with a building or cheap swarm placed before she reaches the tower.

What are the most played decks in Ram Rider vs Skeleton Barrel?

Ram Rider PEKKA 4.1 Bridge spam with Inferno Dragon, Firecracker, P.E.K.K.A, Ram Rider, Flying Machine, Magic Archer, Bandit, Royal Ghost against Skelly Barrel 3.5 Cycle with Skeleton Army, Valkyrie, Ronin, Fireball, Princess, Dart Goblin, Skeleton Barrel, Arrows, played 3 times.

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