Ice Golem
Ice Golem overview
Card stats
Description
He's tough, targets buildings and explodes when destroyed, slowing nearby enemies. Made entirely out of ice... or is he?! Yes.
Ice Golem battle strategy
At 2 elixir, Ice Golem 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 Ice Golem when you can float 2 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Ice Golem 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 Ice Golem 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 Ice Golem whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Ice Golem 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 Ice Golem down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Ice Golem 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 Ice Golem 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.