Best Hero Card Decks in Clash Royale

In what seems to be a controversial update, the developers of Clash Royale released new cards called Heroes. They’re a new version of the already existing cards. The Hero cards are designed to be the centerpiece of your deck. That means that if you include a Hero in your deck, you’ll build the whole deck around it. They’re very powerful, and each of them has different abilities. Currently, there are just four cards available. Even with such a small number of cards, they already dominate the meta. Let’s talk about the best Clash Royale Hero decks and see if they’re worth your attention. We’ll break down four strong and popular decks.

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Best Hero Decks in Clash Royale

Today, we’ll cover four popular meta decks. We’ll break down the strategy behind them, how to play them, and their pros and cons. Bear in mind that some of these decks use two Heroes at once. Their winrate is really high. Not every Hero is an auto-win button, though. Hero Musketeer can be pretty weak if you don’t know how to use her. Let’s briefly talk about each of the heroes:

1. Hero Giant: 5 Elixir. Probably the weakest Hero right now. His 2 Elixir ability allows him to toss one troop with the highest HP into the opposing lane.
2. Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A.: 4 Elixir. The only hero that cannot be acquired from free drops. His ability costs 1 Elixir and allows them to build a gauge. The gauge’s level grows over time and, upon the ability’s activation, grants extra levels and heals P.E.K.K.A. This makes decks using Hero P.E.K.K.A. some of the best Clash Royale Hero decks right now.
3. Hero Musketeer: 4 Elixir. The most complex hero to use, as her ability costs a whopping 3 Elixir. Upon activation, she summons a Trusty Turret, appearing three tiles forward. Ability’s cost, combined with strategic complexity, makes Hero Musketeer a really difficult card to play. At the same time, she’s really strong if played well.
4. Hero Knight: 3 Elixir. Using this card automatically makes a good Clash Royale Hero deck. It has one of the best abilities for a tank. It costs 2 Elixir and, upon activation, taunts all units in a seven-tile range. He also gains a shield. The ability lasts for 5 seconds, unless the shield is destroyed sooner. It’s the ability that’s always useful. 

Now knowing how all of the cards work, let’s move on to the best Hero Decks in Clash Royale.

HeroGiant HeroMiniPekka MA 3.0 Cycle

This deck is built around steady chip damage and counterpushes. You don’t rely on giant waves to overwhelm the opponent. Instead, you apply pressure with Miner, poke with Magic Archer, and then finish off with Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A. and Hero RG. Here are all the cards needed for the best Clash Royale Hero deck in 2025:

• Evo Skeletons
• Evo Zap
• Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A.
• Hero Giant
• Miner
• Magic Archer
• Minions
• The Log

In the early game, you start with a Miner to check the counters your opponent has. Use Skellies for defence and cycling. Keep both Hero cards in hand, don’t use them unless you have nothing else. Play Magic Archer defensively, putting him behind King Tower. Once you get to 2X Elixir, you can start using your Heroes. Use Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A. as a tank stopper and build his pancake meter. Hero Giant is a reactive card. Drop him if you see a big troop approaching. This will force the opponent to change their strategy. You continue to steadily apply pressure with Miner and safely clear the waves with Minions. Eventually, your opponent will fold under tons of strong units. Be careful, as this deck punishes bad Elixir trades. With almost 4500 games played, the winrate for this deck is 59%. The Avg Elixit Cost is 3.0.

Hog HeroMusk 2.6 Cycle

Like a classic Hog 2.6 Cycle, it’s a very high-pressure deck. It provides strong lane control and cheap cycling cards. This time, you add a Hero Musketeer for extra defense. It works here because the deck is relatively cheap, so using a 3 Elixir ability isn’t as punishing. Your strategy will revolve around chipping the towers with Hog Rider, crazy good defense, and punishing bad trades. Here’s a list of cards for one of the meta Hero decks in Clash Royale:

• Evo Cannon
• Evo Skeletons
• Hero Musketeer
• Hog Rider
• Fireball
• Ice Golem
• Ice Spirit
• The Log

Cycle the cards until you hit Hog Rider to check for the opponent’s counters. Use Ice Golem as a temporary defense, then drop Ice Spirit. Don’t use Hero Musketeer early until you know what spells they’ve got. Evo Skellies will help you control the bridge and cycle. When the 2X Elixir hits, start cycling Hog whenever you get the chance. Fireball their counters. Place the Ice Golem and put the Hero Musketeer behind it. You win the game with the good Elixir trades, which are really easy with a low cost. A few tips on Hero Musketeer: use it as a support unit for Hog push. Use it as a defensive unit when you see medium or heavy pushes forming. Keep her alive for as long as possible to get the max value. Do not simply put her in the open; she’s very vulnerable. With a little over 9000 games played, this deck has a winrate of 45%. Don’t be scared by the low winrate; it’s purely because of how complex it is to use Hero Musketeer. We strongly recommend mastering her. BLOG20

Golem HeroMiniPekka Evo BBD EvoWitch

High-cost deck that hits like a mule. Its slow, heavy beatdown approach, built around Golem, culminates in an unstoppable push. It plays very differently compared to previous cycle-heavy decks. Here, your main priority is to survive the early game, building an Elixir advantage, and then steamrolling one lane. Your game plan is to pump up your Elixir with Elixir Collector. You defend with Guards, Vines, and a Barrel. If you know they don’t have an answer, drop a Golem. Stack Evo Baby Dragon and Witch behind it. Your Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A. is used to kill tanks and can be your second wincon. Here’s a list of cards for one of the top Hero decks in Clash Royale:

• Evo Baby Dragon
• Evo Witch
• Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A
• Golem
• Vines
• Guards
• Barbarian Barrel
• Elixir Collector

Your early game revolves around setting down the Elixir Collector safely. Place it after a big spell or if you have a full Elixir counter. Forget about Golem early on. You defend with Guards, Vines, Barb Barrel, and Evo Baby Dragon. Evo Witch should be used only when you see that your opponent commits to an attack. Then, when you enter the second phase, you prepare your Golem. The golden rule of Golem decks is to wait until you’re ahead, or your opponent will not punish you. While this deck is safe without Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A., he ties it all together. With him, you have a complete defense that kills tanks, punishes bridge spam, and creates counterpushes. It’s a really strong deck that hasn’t gained that much traction yet. With over 1300 games played, this deck has an insane 57% winrate. The Avg Elixir cost is 4.4, which is really high, so play safely.

HeroMusk EvoCannon 2.9 Cycle

The final deck we’re covering today is pretty neat. It’s a Control deck with a Balloon as wincon, somewhat of a hybrid between Miner Control and Balloon counterpush. You support it with two of the strongest Hero cards in Clash Royale. Pay attention, this is not a typical Balloon Cycle deck. It’s also not a Miner Chip deck. Your strategy is to defend, counterpush, and then drop the Balloon. These are the cards for the strongest hero deck in Clash Royale:

• Evo Cannon
• Evo Skeletons
• Hero Knight
• Hero Musketeer
• Balloon
• Miner
• Barbarian Barrel
• Giant Snowball

Your early game plan is to chip the towers as much as possible, while gathering information. As usual, send Miner to a back corner. You can also set Hero Knight in the back if your opponent starts slow. You need to find out what their Balloon counters are and what spells they have. You drop your Balloon when your Evo Cannon and Hero Knight have shut down the push. Another case is if your Hero Musketeer is alive and you have Elixir advantage. The strength of the Balloon decks is that you need just one successful connection in the late game. Hero Knight fits perfectly, as he allows a counterpush to start really fast. Hero Musketeer is the backbone of this deck. Her turret, if correctly placed, creates big control zones. If she survives the opponent’s defense, drop the Ballon immediately. Basically, what you need to do is keep your Hero Musketeer alive for as long as possible. Apply chip damage with Miner, and send the Balloon every opening. This is an insanely punishing deck, and in the right hands, your opponent will weep. Despite having only 52% winrate, we still suggest you try it. It’s a deck that isn’t that popular yet, so you can abuse it before the players know the matchup.

Conclusion

These are four of the strongest Hero decks in Clash Royale currently. If you are lucky enough to have obtained one or two heroes from the list, try them. You can even expect some of the Hero cards to be buffed in the future, like Hero Giant, for instance. More Clash Royale guides to come, so stay tuned!

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