How to create a strong defensive core deck in Clash Royale

Tips to create a strong defensive core deck in Clash Royale
Tips to create a strong defensive core deck in Clash Royale. (Image via Supercell)

In Clash Royale, introducing a strong defensive core deck is essential for gaining strategic domination on the battlefield. Developing a deck with adaptable defense pieces, a well-balanced spell list, and cooperative tactics will help you repel enemy attacks and stay in control of the game.

This article will provide one such deck, providing advice on unit selection, spell construction, and tactical use. When you have the correct balance between defensive strength and strategic dexterity, you'll be able to repel attacks on your towers and win every battle.

NOTE: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.


Strategies to create a strong defensive core deck in Clash Royale

1) Versatile defensive unit selection

Defensive unit (Image via Supercell)
Defensive unit (Image via Supercell)

The first step in building a solid defensive core is to choose adaptable defensive units that can effectively counter a range of threats. Think of incorporating units such as:

Inferno Tower: A formidable defensive edifice that specializes in slicing through Golems, Giants, and other high-health tanks.

Mini P.E.K.K.A: A fast-moving, single-target melee unit with high damage that can dispatch foes like Royal Giants and Hog Riders as well as support troops like Musketeers and Wizards.

Electro Wizard: This unit is a great support for your defensive forces as it disrupts enemy attacks and deals damage at the same time. Its stun effect is applied to both ground and air units.


2) Balanced spell selection

Add different spells to your deck (Image via Supercell)
Add different spells to your deck (Image via Supercell)

A solid core deck in Clash Royale should have defensive soldiers as well as a well-rounded assortment of spells to help your defensive units and effectively counter opposing pushes. Important spells to think about are:

Fireball: Good at destroying opponent support units, clearing large groups of soldiers, and adding more firepower to target buildings.

Log or Zap: These are very useful spells to stop enemy assaults, destroy soldiers with low health, and reset opponent targeting.

Arrows or Snowball: Helps your defense forces concentrate on higher-priority targets by eliminating swarms of low-health soldiers like Skeletons, Minions, and Goblin Gangs.

Rocket or Lightning: These high-damage spells are excellent against grouped enemy troops, tower defenses, and important defensive constructions.


3) Synergistic defensive strategy

Defensive strategy (Image via Supercell)
Defensive strategy (Image via Supercell)

Your defensive core's potency depends not just on the combined might of your spells and units, but also on how successfully they cooperate to thwart enemy advances. Create a defense plan that makes use of the synergies that exist between your spells and defensive units in Clash Royale, like:

  • Maximize the damage output of your Inferno Tower or other defensive units by using Tornado to draw opposing forces into your range.
  • Combining support units like Electro Wizard with troops with heavy damage, including Mini P.E.K.K.A., to swiftly dispatch adversaries while minimizing damage to your towers.
  • Timing your spells right to deal extra damage to important targets, break up enemy assaults, or remove enemy swarms.
  • Give defensive placement top priority to minimize damage to your towers and draw opposing forces into the range of your defensive units.

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