Goblin Drill
Goblin Drill overview
Card stats
Description
Building capable of burrowing underground and appearing anywhere in the Arena. Spawns Goblins one at a time until destroyed. Then spawns a few more, to make sure everything nearby has been properly stabbed.
Goblin Drill battle strategy
At 4 elixir, Goblin Drill plays as a Epic building that targets ground. Released in 2021, it remains a reliable option for balancing offense and defense.
Opening plays and tempo
Lead with Goblin Drill when you can float 4 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Goblin Drill with spells or support troops that amplify a building's pressure. Knockback, rage, or splash damage keep it on the board longer.
Defensive flip
Hold Goblin Drill 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 Goblin Drill whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Goblin Drill 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 Goblin Drill down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Goblin Drill 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 Goblin Drill 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.