Hog Rider
Hog Rider overview
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Description
Fast melee troop that targets buildings and can jump over the river. He followed the echoing call of "Hog Riderrrrr" all the way through the Arena doors.
Hog Rider battle strategy
At 4 elixir, Hog Rider plays as a Rare troop that targets buildings. Released in 2016, it remains a reliable option for balancing offense and defense.
Opening plays and tempo
Lead with Hog Rider when you can float 4 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Hog Rider 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 Hog Rider for buildings 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 Hog Rider whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Hog Rider 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 Hog Rider down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Hog Rider 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 Hog Rider 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.