Elixir Golem has the edge over Royal Giant, winning 54.0% of games to 46.0%, across 11,064 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Royal Giant (also called RG) and as Elixir Golem, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Royal Giant vs Elixir Golem win rate
Royal Giant win rate: 46.0% (5,085 wins)
Elixir Golem win rate: 54.0% (5,978 wins)
Games: 11,064 (0.2% of recorded battles)
3,094 of Royal Giant’s 5,085 wins were blowouts, so when Royal Giant gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
4,396 of Elixir Golem’s 5,978 wins were blowouts, so when Elixir Golem gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.
On average Elixir Golem finishes 1,141 tower HP ahead.
Royal Giant takes 2.1 towers a game when it wins, and Elixir Golem takes 2.3 when it wins.
How to win with Royal Giant against Elixir Golem
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it.
Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
Pressure hard in the other lane; these decks struggle when forced to defend.
How to win with Elixir Golem against Royal Giant
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it.
Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
Defend first, then counter-push the opposite lane while their elixir is spent on the tank.
Most played Royal Giant vs Elixir Golem 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.
Loss 0–3: RG 3.6 Beatdown vs E-Golem Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: RG Ram Rider 3.5 Beatdown vs E-Golem Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 1–2: RG 3.0 Beatdown vs E-Golem NW, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Win 3–1: RG Loon vs E-Golem Poison, Ladder, 2026-11-15
Loss 2–3: RG EQ vs E-Golem Skelly Barrel 2.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 0–3: RG Rage vs E-Golem Barrel 3.9 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 2–0: RG Rage vs E-Golem Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
Loss 2–3: RG Poison vs E-Golem NW, Other, 2026-11-15
Win 1–0: RG Giant Skeleton 4.0 Beatdown vs E-Golem Rage, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
Loss 2–3: RG Minion Giant 4.3 Beatdown vs E-Golem RG 4.4 Beatdown, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Royal Giant vs Elixir Golem?
Elixir Golem has the edge over Royal Giant, winning 54.0% of games to 46.0%, over 11,064 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Elixir Golem with Royal Giant?
Force an answer at the bridge with Royal Giant, using a big spell or Fisherman to pull defenders off it. Every split of Elixir Golem you kill gives them elixir, so spend your damage on the support troops first.
How do you beat Royal Giant with Elixir Golem?
Trade cheap tanks for pressure with Elixir Golem, adding Battle Healer and Electro Dragon behind it. Royal Giant only hits buildings, so swarm it or use high-damage troops close in rather than relying on tower damage.
What are the most played decks in Royal Giant vs Elixir Golem?
RG 3.0 Beatdown with Royal Giant, Royal Ghost, Barbarian Barrel, Hunter, Fireball, Fisherman, Skeletons, Electro Spirit against E-Golem NW with Witch, Skeleton Army, Lightning, Night Witch, Skeleton King, Elixir Golem, Arrows, Goblin Curse, played 45 times.