Clash Royale deck archetypes
Every Clash Royale deck follows a game plan. Knowing the archetype tells you what your deck needs, what it struggles against, and which cards to swap. Each guide includes an example deck scored by the RoyaleIQ engine.
- Beatdown decksHow beatdown decks win with a heavy tank and support, which cards they rely on, and how to defend against them.
- Cycle decksHow cheap cycle decks out-rotate the opponent, the cards that define them, and how to beat them.
- Bait decksHow log bait and spell bait decks overload spell answers, the core cards, and how to defend them.
- Siege decksHow X-Bow and Mortar siege decks attack from the bridge, their supporting cards, and how to break them.
- Bridge spam decksHow bridge spam decks punish at the bridge with fast troops, the cards that drive them, and how to stop them.
- Air decksHow air decks like LavaLoon attack with flying units, their key cards, and how to defend the air.
- Control decksHow control decks win through efficient defense and chip damage, the cards they use, and how to play against them.
- Graveyard decksHow Graveyard decks spawn skeletons on the tower, their supporting cards, and how to defend them.