Barbarians
Barbarians overview
Card stats
Description
A horde of melee attackers with mean mustaches and even meaner tempers.
Barbarians battle strategy
At 5 elixir, Barbarians plays as a Common troop that targets ground. Released in 2016, it remains a reliable option for balancing offense and defense.
Opening plays and tempo
Lead with Barbarians when you can float 5 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Barbarians with spells or support troops that amplify a troop's pressure. Knockback, rage, or splash damage keep it on the board longer.
Defensive flip
Hold Barbarians for ground pushes when you need a fast trade. Survive the defense, then stack it behind surviving units for a counterattack.
Synergies and deck ideas
Cheap cycle cards help you get back to Barbarians whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Barbarians with win conditions that benefit from its support or let it pressure the opposite lane as a secondary win condition.
Playing around counters
Identify hard counters early
Watch for buildings, splash damage, or swarms that shut Barbarians down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Barbarians near your tower. High-damage spells punish clumped units, so stagger deployments to reduce risk.
Upgrade priorities
Track the damage and hit point breakpoints that matter at your ladder tier. Leveling Barbarians so it survives common counter damage keeps it relevant.
Practice what you learn
Use the Clash Royale Wordle daily puzzle to reinforce matchup knowledge. The practice mode lets you rehearse elixir predictions before real matches.