X-Bow vs Rocket Cycle Matchup

X-Bow has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 61.7% of games to 38.3%, across 491 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

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

X-Bow vs Rocket Cycle win rate

  • X-Bow win rate: 61.7% (303 wins)
  • Rocket Cycle win rate: 38.3% (188 wins)
  • Games: 491 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average X-Bow finishes 1,128 tower HP ahead.

X-Bow takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Rocket Cycle takes 1.3 when it wins.

How to win with X-Bow against Rocket Cycle

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.

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 X-Bow

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket.

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 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. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Executioner, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 5 games
  2. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket Poison: Evo Valkyrie, Evo Tesla, Hero Ice Wizard, Rocket, Poison, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 4 games
  3. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Cannon, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 3 games
  4. X-Bow 2.9 Siege: Evo Archers, Evo Skeletons, Hero Knight, Elixir Collector, X-Bow, The Log, Fire Spirit, Electro Spirit vs Rocket EQ: Evo Knight, Evo Cannon, Hero Barbarian Barrel, Rocket, Earthquake, Skeletons, Electro Spirit, Mirror — 3 games
  5. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Executioner, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Ice Spirit — 2 games
  6. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Cannon, Evo Giant Snowball, Rocket, Executioner, Golden Knight, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 2 games
  7. X-Bow 3.3 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Rocket, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 4.9 Siege: Evo Witch, Hero Bowler, Rocket, Spirit Empress, Prince, Monk, Dark Prince, Dart Goblin — 2 games
  8. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket Poison: Evo Tesla, Hero Ice Wizard, Rocket, Valkyrie, Poison, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons — 2 games
  9. X-Bow 3.0 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Archers, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Rocket 2.9 Siege: Evo Tesla, Evo Knight, Hero Ice Wizard, Rocket, Tornado, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit — 2 games
  10. X-Bow Goblin Machine 4.3 Siege: Evo Skeleton Barrel, Hero Bowler, Hero Knight, X-Bow, Witch, Goblin Machine, Electro Wizard, Minions vs Rocket 3.1 Siege: Evo Executioner, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Giant Snowball, Skeletons, Fire Spirit — 2 games

Best X-Bow cards against Rocket Cycle

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

  1. Rocket — 18.3% usage · 89.5% win rate · 57 games
  2. Ice Wizard — 14.4% usage · 82.2% win rate · 45 games
  3. Tornado — 12.5% usage · 79.5% win rate · 39 games
  4. Knight — 66.0% usage · 68.0% win rate · 206 games
  5. The Log — 60.9% usage · 67.4% win rate · 190 games

Best Rocket Cycle cards against X-Bow

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

  1. Musketeer — 7.4% usage · 65.2% win rate · 23 games
  2. Dart Goblin — 20.8% usage · 53.8% win rate · 65 games
  3. Prince — 14.7% usage · 54.3% win rate · 46 games
  4. Witch — 17.3% usage · 50.0% win rate · 54 games
  5. Valkyrie — 17.3% usage · 50.0% win rate · 54 games

Latest X-Bow vs Rocket Cycle games

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

  1. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.5 Siege vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 1–0: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Rocket 2.9 Siege, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  3. Win 2–1: X-Bow MK 3.4 Siege vs Rocket 3.9 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 1–0: X-Bow MK 3.4 Siege vs Rocket 3.5 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 0–3: X-Bow Giant Skeleton 5.4 Siege vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Rocket 4.0 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 1–0: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Rocket 3.4 Cycle, Ladder, 2026-11-15
  8. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.3 Siege vs Rocket 4.9 Siege, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Rocket 4.1 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: X-Bow 3.0 Siege vs Rocket 3.5 Cycle, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins X-Bow vs Rocket Cycle?

X-Bow has the edge over Rocket Cycle, winning 61.7% of games to 38.3%, over 491 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Rocket Cycle with X-Bow?

Get X-Bow locked onto the tower behind cheap defenders, and keep cycling so another one is always ready. Take early tower damage so Rocket cannot finish it, and keep your tower health high.

How do you beat X-Bow with Rocket Cycle?

Defend and chip, then finish towers with Rocket. 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 Rocket Cycle?

X-Bow 3.0 Siege with Tesla, Archers, Knight, X-Bow, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit against Rocket 3.1 Siege with Executioner, Giant Snowball, Rocket, Golden Knight, Cannon, Tornado, Skeletons, Fire Spirit, played 5 times.

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