The Clash Royale Cannoneer has brought a fresh wave of strategies and deck compositions for players to explore. As a versatile tower troop, the Cannoneer offers unique advantages with its high shot power and ability to target both ground and air units. This makes it a solid choice for anyone looking to enhance their gameplay.
This article delves into the best Clash Royale Cannoneer decks, showcasing how to effectively integrate this new unit into your strategy.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's views.
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The best Clash Royale Cannoneer Decks you should try out
1) EvoMortar Deck
This deck excels in controlling the battlefield with the Mortar as your primary win condition. Use the Miner to chip away at enemy towers while deploying Poison to clear out swarms and support your pushes.
The Little Prince acts as a strong counter to larger units, while Guards provide reliable defense against ground troops. Minions can help deal with air threats, and Ice Spirit can freeze enemies momentarily, allowing for effective counterplay and quick cycling of cards.
This is what the EvoMortar Deck looks like:
- Miner
- Poison
- Mortar Evolution
- Little Prince
- Minions
- Guards
- Ice Spirit
- The Log
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2) Miner Duo Deck
This deck leverages the synergy between the Miner and Mighty Miner to create dual pressure on enemy towers. Place the Mighty Miner near the bridge to draw attention while simultaneously deploying the Miner for chip damage on the opposite side.
The Electro Wizard provides crowd control and can reset enemy troops, while Guardians offer solid defense against both air and ground units. Use Freeze strategically to catch your opponent off guard, allowing your troops to deal significant damage before they can react.
This is what the Miner Duo Deck looks like:
- Miner
- Mighty Miner
- Bats Evolution
- Electro Wizard
- Elixir Collector
- Guards
- Arrows
- Freeze
3) Valk Bait Deck
This deck utilizes a baiting strategy, compelling opponents to overcommit on defense against your swarm cards. Start by using Goblin Barrel to chip away at enemy towers, forcing them to use their spells or heavy troops in response. Then, support your pushes with Valkyrie and Dart Goblin, who can deal with ground threats effectively.
The Rocket serves as a powerful tool to eliminate larger enemy troops or buildings that threaten your push, while Fire Spirit and Ice Spirit provide low-cost cycling options that keep the pressure on your opponent.
This is what the Valk Bait Deck looks like:
- Skeletons Evolution
- Goblin Barrel
- Rocket
- Valkyrie
- Dart Goblin
- Goblins
- Fire Spirit
- Ice Spirit
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4) Little Prince Evo Knight Splashyard
This deck combines tankiness and splash damage for effective control of the battlefield. Use the Knight as a sturdy tank while deploying Graveyard to apply pressure on enemy towers. The Little Prince can help clear out defending troops, while Baby Dragon provides valuable area damage against swarms.
Tombstone serves as a distraction against pushes, allowing you to build up a strong defense. You can then utilize Poison to chip away at buildings and clear out swarms, while Tornado can pull enemy troops into clumps for maximum damage from your splash units.
This is what the Little Prince Evo Knight Deck looks like:
- Knight
- Graveyard
- Little Prince
- Baby Dragon
- Tombstone
- Poison
- Tornado
- Barbarian Barrel
5) Skeleton King Splashyard
This deck focuses on controlling the game by effectively using splash damage and defensive structures. The Skeleton King acts as a formidable tank that can absorb damage while your other troops handle enemy units efficiently. You can also deploy Graveyard in conjunction with Poison for effective chip damage on towers, making it difficult for opponents to defend without overcommitting.
Use Tornado strategically to pull enemy troops into the area of effect of your splash damage units like Baby Dragon and Ice Wizard, maximizing their effectiveness while maintaining strong defensive capabilities.
This is what the Skeleton King Splashyard Deck looks like:
- Graveyard
- Skeleton King
- Ice Wizard
- Baby Dragon
- Tombstone
- Poison
- Tornado
- Barbarian Barrel
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