X-Bow vs Goblin Drill Matchup

X-Bow has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 56.1% of games to 43.9%, across 7,268 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as X-Bow and as Goblin Drill (also called Drill), the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

X-Bow vs Goblin Drill win rate

  • X-Bow win rate: 56.1% (4,075 wins)
  • Goblin Drill win rate: 43.9% (3,193 wins)
  • Games: 7,268 (0.1% of recorded battles)

On average X-Bow finishes 749 tower HP ahead.

X-Bow takes 1.3 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Drill takes 1.3 when it wins.

How to win with X-Bow against Goblin Drill

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

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready.

Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.

Counter-push when the drill is out, because cheap Drill decks have little defense on the other lane.

How to win with Goblin Drill against X-Bow

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover.

Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

Use a tank to absorb X-Bow shots while troops or a spell break it.

Most played X-Bow vs Goblin Drill 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. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 148 games, X-Bow 3.0 Siege wins 44.6%
  2. X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Mortar, Hero Barbarian Barrel, X-Bow, Minions, Earthquake, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 123 games, X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege wins 47.2%
  3. X-Bow 3.5 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, X-Bow, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons vs Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 55 games, X-Bow 3.5 Siege wins 30.9%
  4. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Tesla, Poison, Bomber, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 45 games, X-Bow 3.0 Siege wins 62.2%
  5. X-Bow Mortar 3.1 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Tesla, Hero Dark Prince, X-Bow, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 33 games, X-Bow Mortar 3.1 Siege wins 66.7%
  6. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Drill 3.1 Cycle: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Magic Archer, Goblin Demolisher, Bomb Tower, Tornado, The Log — 29 games, X-Bow 3.0 Siege wins 69.0%
  7. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 21 games, X-Bow 3.0 Siege wins 52.4%
  8. X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege: Evo Mortar, Evo Tesla, Hero Dark Prince, X-Bow, Earthquake, Royal Delivery, The Log, Skeletons vs Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 20 games, X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege wins 40.0%
  9. X-Bow 3.3 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Rocket, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Drill Poison: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 20 games, X-Bow 3.3 Siege wins 70.0%
  10. X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege: Evo Royal Recruits, Evo Mortar, Hero Barbarian Barrel, X-Bow, Minions, Earthquake, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Drill EQ: Evo Goblin Drill, Evo Giant Snowball, Hero Dark Prince, Bomb Tower, Earthquake, Bats, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 19 games, X-Bow Mortar 3.4 Siege wins 73.7%

Best X-Bow cards against Goblin Drill

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

  1. Musketeer — 4.9% usage · 66.2% win rate · 198 games
  2. Archer Queen — 7.4% usage · 63.1% win rate · 301 games
  3. Witch — 2.5% usage · 67.0% win rate · 100 games
  4. Fire Spirit — 21.7% usage · 60.5% win rate · 879 games
  5. Dark Prince — 9.6% usage · 61.6% win rate · 388 games

Best Goblin Drill cards against X-Bow

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

  1. Flying Machine — 0.7% usage · 83.3% win rate · 30 games
  2. Cannon Cart — 1.4% usage · 74.1% win rate · 58 games
  3. Rune Giant — 0.5% usage · 80.0% win rate · 20 games
  4. Baby Dragon — 1.2% usage · 68.1% win rate · 47 games
  5. Elite Barbarians — 0.6% usage · 72.0% win rate · 25 games

Latest X-Bow vs Goblin Drill games

Results are from the X-Bow player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.1 Siege vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 3–0: X-Bow 3.9 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 2–1: X-Bow Barrel 4.4 Siege vs Drill Freeze, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 3–0: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  5. Win 1–0: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Drill Poison, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: X-Bow 3.3 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 3–0: X-Bow 3.3 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 1–0: X-Bow 2.9 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Drill Poison, Path of Legends, 2026-11-15
  10. Win 2–0: X-Bow Barrel 4.4 Siege vs Drill Graveyard, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins X-Bow vs Goblin Drill?

X-Bow has the edge over Goblin Drill, winning 56.1% of games to 43.9%, over 7,268 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Drill with X-Bow?

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready. Keep a splash troop or small spell near your tower for the goblins it spawns.

How do you beat X-Bow with Goblin Drill?

Tunnel Goblin Drill straight to the tower, cycling quickly with cheap spells so the next one comes before they recover. Take an early lead before they set up, because a locked X-Bow is the main threat.

What are the most played decks in X-Bow vs Goblin Drill?

X-Bow 3.0 Siege with Tesla, Archers, Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit against Drill Poison with Goblin Drill, Giant Snowball, Knight, Goblin Demolisher, Tesla, Poison, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 148 times.

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