Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle Matchup

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 67.0% of games to 33.0%, across 209 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle win rate

  • Skeleton Barrel win rate: 67.0% (140 wins)
  • Rocket Cycle win rate: 33.0% (69 wins)
  • Games: 209 (0.0% of recorded battles)

76 of Skeleton Barrel’s 140 wins were blowouts, so when Skeleton Barrel gets ahead the game tends to get away quickly.

On average Skeleton Barrel finishes 2,421 tower HP ahead.

Skeleton Barrel takes 1.6 towers a game when it wins, and Rocket Cycle takes 1.4 when it wins.

How to win with Skeleton Barrel against Rocket Cycle

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

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

Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.

Force them to defend so they lack elixir for Rocket.

How to win with Rocket Cycle against Skeleton Barrel

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket.

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

Keep splash near the tower for the landing.

Most played Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle 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. Skelly Barrel 3.1 Cycle: Evo Witch, Evo Baby Dragon, Hero Magic Archer, Knight, Skeleton Barrel, Cannon, The Log, Skeletons vs Rocket 3.9 Siege: Evo Princess, Hero Bowler, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Rocket, Ronin, Goblin Hut, Arrows, Skeletons — 2 games

Best Skeleton Barrel cards against Rocket Cycle

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

  1. Fireball — 27.3% usage · 84.2% win rate · 38 games
  2. The Log — 27.3% usage · 81.6% win rate · 38 games
  3. Dart Goblin — 25.9% usage · 80.6% win rate · 36 games
  4. Witch — 18.0% usage · 80.0% win rate · 25 games
  5. Cannon — 15.1% usage · 81.0% win rate · 21 games

Best Rocket Cycle cards against Skeleton Barrel

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

  1. Valkyrie — 17.3% usage · 41.7% win rate · 24 games
  2. The Log — 24.5% usage · 38.2% win rate · 34 games
  3. Tesla — 19.4% usage · 37.0% win rate · 27 games
  4. Ice Wizard — 15.8% usage · 36.4% win rate · 22 games
  5. Cannon — 29.5% usage · 31.7% win rate · 41 games

Latest Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle games

Results are from the Skeleton Barrel player’s side.

  1. Win 1–0: Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 2–0: Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Skelly Barrel MK 4.1 Cycle vs Rocket 3.1 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Loss 0–1: Skelly Barrel Lightning vs Rocket Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: Skelly Barrel Poison vs Rocket 2.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 3–0: Skelly Barrel Poison vs Rocket NW, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 3–0: Skelly Barrel 3.3 Cycle vs Rocket 2.4 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: Skelly Barrel MK 3.9 Cycle vs Rocket 3.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: Skelly Barrel 3.1 Cycle vs Rocket 2.7 Cycle, Path of Legends, 2026-11-14
  10. Loss 0–1: Skelly Barrel Freeze vs Rocket 3.3 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-14

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle?

Skeleton Barrel has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 67.0% of games to 33.0%, over 209 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Rocket Cycle with Skeleton Barrel?

Drop skeletons on the tower from the air and support them with cheap chip damage. Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.

How do you beat Skeleton Barrel with Rocket Cycle?

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket. Shoot the barrel down with air defense before it reaches the tower.

What are the most played decks in Skeleton Barrel vs Rocket Cycle?

Skelly Barrel 3.1 Cycle with Witch, Baby Dragon, Magic Archer, Knight, Skeleton Barrel, Cannon, The Log, Skeletons against Rocket 3.9 Siege with Princess, Bowler, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Rocket, Ronin, Goblin Hut, Arrows, Skeletons, played 2 times.

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