Skeletons
Skeletons overview
Card stats
Description
Three fast, very weak melee fighters. Surround your enemies with this pile of bones!
Skeletons battle strategy
At 1 elixir, Skeletons 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 Skeletons when you can float 1 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Skeletons 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 Skeletons 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 Skeletons whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Skeletons 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 Skeletons down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Skeletons 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 Skeletons 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.