Log Bait decks have been a mainstay in Clash Royale ever since its beginning. What started off as a simple cycle deck where players would bait out the Log spell and get tower damage using either the Princess or the Goblin Barrel has evolved into epic proportions with the arrival of new cards like the Wall Breakers, Dart Goblin, or even the Suspicious Bush.
With so many new, cheap cards in the game right now, Log Bait decks today offer a lot of flexibility both in terms of card choice and playstyle. Then again, Clash Royale is a highly dynamic game, and some variants will certainly perform better depending on the meta. In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the best Log Bait decks in the game right now that you might want to consider using to climb up the leaderboard.
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What is a Log Bait Deck?
A Log Bait deck is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a bait where your main goal is to bait out your opponent’s main anti-swarm spell like the Arrows or The Log so that your primary win condition (Goblin Barrel in most cases) can get damage on the tower. Log Bait decks fall under the cycle deck archetype and usually have a low average elixir cost.
Because of that, you can usually cycle through your cards quickly, allowing you to outcycle your opponent’s primary defenses. These decks are usually extremely aggressive and reward players who like to keep the pressure up. Some Log Bait variants are naturally a bit more defensive, but most of them favor offense over defense.
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Strengths |
Weaknesses |
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+Excellent card synergy |
-High skill ceiling |
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+Can apply a lot of pressure |
-Must keep track of the opponent’s elixir and card cycle. |
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+Fast and aggressive playstyle |
-Easy to counter |
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+Easy to build for free-to-play players |
-Struggles a bit on defense |
Best Log Bait Decks in Clash Royale
When it comes to Log Bait decks in Clash Royale, the following three decks are performing well in the current meta:
- Classic Log Bait
- Goblinstein Log Bait
- Prince Rascals Log Bait
You’ll find more information about these decks below:
Classic Log Bait
Whatever variations you see of the Log Bait deck today in Clash Royale, it all began right here with this deck. Featuring some of the strongest common cards in the game, the classic Log Bait deck gives you all the tools to overwhelm your opponent the later the game goes. The cards needed are pretty easy to get, so leveling up this deck is not a major issue, even for a free-to-play player.
Here are the cards you’ll need for the deck.
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Card Name |
Elixir Cost |
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Evo Skeletons |
1 |
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Evo Goblin Barrel |
3 |
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The Log |
2 |
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Knight |
3 |
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Princess |
3 |
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Goblin Gang |
3 |
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Inferno Tower |
5 |
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Rocket |
6 |
While some might claim the deck is too heavy for a Log Bait deck, you can actually cycle through it pretty fast. First off, the Rocket in this deck isn’t meant to be used every time you have it in your cycle. Your goal is to get as much value with it as possible. If the opponent has built up a massive push, bam! Use the Rocket and get rid of everything on the field. If you need to get more tower damage, use it on the Tower instead, but only when you won’t get punished for it.
Other than that, the deck is pretty straightforward to use. Toss a Goblin Barrel on the enemy tower to get tower damage. If they use The Log to counter it, go with a Princess at the bridge to get some chip damage on the tower. Use the Knight to protect the Princess when the opponent doesn’t have any way to counter it to get even more damage.
Goblin Gang and Evo Skeletons serve as your primary defense, while the Inferno Tower is your major counter for beatdown decks with big win conditions. You’ve got The Log to deal with cheap troops or even get some minor tower damage when needed. Understanding when you’ve got an elixir lead and punishing your opponent for using their spells is the key to finding success with the Classic Log Bait deck.
This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Goblinstein Log Bait
It’s been a while since the Goblinstein champion card came out, but it’s still considered one of the strongest champions in the game. While the card works well with pretty much any deck in the meta, when you put it in a Log Bait deck and switch up a few cards, it becomes pretty much unstoppable.
Here are the cards you’ll need for the Goblinstein Log Bait deck:
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Card Name |
Elixir Cost |
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Evo Skeletons |
1 |
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Evo Goblin Barrel |
3 |
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Rage |
2 |
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Goblin Curse |
2 |
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Dart Goblin |
3 |
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Goblin Gang |
3 |
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Cannon |
3 |
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Goblinstein |
5 |
This deck is made up almost entirely of cheap cards that do their job effectively both on offense and defense. Goblinstein is the only card in this deck that costs five elixirs. However, since it’s a Champion card, whenever you have it on the field, you’ll activate the three-card cycle, allowing you to go through the deck even faster if you’ve got the elixir for it.
For your evolution cards, you’ll have the Evo Goblin Barrel and the Evo Skeleton. Like other Log Bait decks, your Evo Goblin Barrel is your primary win condition. However, if you get the Goblinstein Monster on the opponent’s tower, you can activate the Champion Ability to deal massive damage.
Dart Goblin is another way for you to get tower damage. If you can get it to connect to the enemy tower, it can dish out a lot of damage. It’s also one of the best DPS cards at defense. For your spells, you’ve got Goblin Curse and Rage. While they’re not the best at damaging the enemy tower, they can offer some serious outplay potential if you manage to time them well.
This deck uses the Cannoneer Tower Troop.
Prince Rascals Log Bait
One of the biggest weaknesses of most Log Bait decks is that they can struggle a bit defensively against decks with multiple spells. And since most Log Bait decks only use a single mini-tank, it can be hard to tackle a big push with something like a Pekka when you’re low on elixir, and your opponent takes out your main DPS with a low-cost spell. That’s where the Prince Rascals Log Bait variant comes in!
Here are the cards you’ll need for this deck:
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Card Name |
Elixir Cost |
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Evo Skeletons |
1 |
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Evo Goblin Barrel |
3 |
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Ice Spirit |
1 |
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Rage |
2 |
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Goblin Curse |
2 |
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Dart Goblin |
3 |
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Prince |
5 |
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Rascals |
5 |
This deck uses the same old evolution combo of Goblin Barrel and Skeletons. But what makes this deck different from the other Log Bait variants is the addition of the Prince and Rascals. Both are fantastic mini-tanks with plenty of DPS to take down any win condition your opponent places on the field, including the Hog Rider.
With Prince charging down one lane and Rascals heading up another, you can also create decent dual-lane pressure, especially when you have the Evo Goblin Barrel in cycle. Dart Goblin can serve well both on offense and defense. You’ve got the combo of Rage and Goblin Curse for your spells.
Of course, this deck suffers from one major weakness–it can be pretty difficult to break through if your opponent can consistently counter the Goblin Barrel. Since your spells deal little to no damage on the tower, you must get good connections with the Goblin Barrel if you are to win the matchup.
This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Log Bait decks take a bit of skill to execute perfectly, but the level of pressure they can create on the opponent is unmatched. The decks we mentioned can help you reach Ultimate Champion in Clash Royale once you master them. So feel free to try them out, and let us know how it worked out for you.
