Giant Skeleton
Giant Skeleton overview
Card stats
Description
The bigger the skeleton, the bigger the bomb. Carries a bomb that blows up when the Giant Skeleton dies.
Giant Skeleton battle strategy
At 6 elixir, Giant Skeleton plays as a Epic troop that targets ground. Released in 2016, it remains a reliable option for balancing offense and defense.
Opening plays and tempo
Lead with Giant Skeleton when you can float 6 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Giant Skeleton 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 Giant Skeleton 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 Giant Skeleton whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Giant Skeleton 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 Giant Skeleton down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Giant Skeleton 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 Giant Skeleton 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.