Learn about the deck archetypes in Clash Royale

If you're just getting into Clash Royale, understanding the different types of decks and their strategic roles can significantly improve your gameplay. Whether you're looking to blitz up the ladder or thrive in challenges, knowing these deck archetypes will help you choose the right strategy for any situation.

Beatdown decks focus on building up a massive push to overwhelm your opponent. They usually feature heavy, high-hitpoint cards that can absorb a lot of damage while dealing significant damage to enemy towers.

You can use cheaper support troops like Musketeer, Baby Dragon, or Night Witch to back up your tank, dealing with enemy defenses and adding to damage output. Spells like Lightning and Poison are also useful to clear out troops and buildings.

Control decks aim to manage and counter your opponent's plays effectively while gradually chipping away at their towers. These decks are typically reactive, focusing on defense first and counter-attacking when the opportunity arises.You can use cards like Inferno Tower, Electro Wizard, and Ice Spirit to stall enemy approaches, and then launch a counter-attack with cards like Miner and Poison.

Cycle decks, also known as fast or quick decks, are built around low-cost cards that allow you to cycle through your deck rapidly. It helps you repeatedly deploy your key win condition while keeping up constant pressure on your opponent.

You can use the Hog Rider as your win condition, supporting it with cheap cards like Ice Spirit, Skeletons, and Bats. Spells like Log or Fireball can also help you clear the path for your win condition. The key to a successful cycle deck is to maintain relentless pressure, forcing your opponent to defend repeatedly while you chip away at their towers.

Siege decks will help you control the battlefield by placing buildings on your side of the arena to target your opponent's towers from a distance. These decks require a strong defensive backbone to protect your siege buildings while they do their work.

The primary goal of a siege deck is to place your siege building, like X-Bow or Mortar, and protect it long enough to deal significant damage to your opponent's towers. Defensive cards such as Tesla, Archers, and Knight help protect your siege weapon from enemy troops. Spells like Fireball and Log can also help clear out swarms and other threats.