The Clash Royale meta undergoes significant shifts with each new evolution card release. While the Evo Giant Snowball had its moment, it's now rarely seen outside niche decks. The Evo Dart Goblin, however, is a different story. Its low elixir cost and versatility make it a valuable addition to numerous deck archetypes. Although its evolution effect requires time to build, it can dramatically enhance offensive and defensive capabilities. This guide explores some top-tier Evo Dart Goblin decks.
Clash Royale Evo Dart Goblin Overview
Introduced alongside its own draft event, the Evo Dart Goblin boasts identical stats to its standard counterpart but features a unique evolution attack.
Each shot applies poison stacks to the target, increasing damage with each hit. Additionally, a poison trail damages surrounding units and buildings. This trail persists for four seconds even after the target's death, creating a potent area-of-effect attack. A skilled player can single-handedly defend a full Pekka Bridge Spam push with the Evo Dart Goblin.
The poison effect manifests as a purple aura around the target, turning red and significantly boosting damage after multiple hits.
Despite its strength, the Evo Dart Goblin remains vulnerable to spells like Arrows or The Log. However, its three-elixir cost and rapid evolution cycle provide excellent value with strategic play.
Best Evo Dart Goblin Decks in Clash Royale
Consider these effective Evo Dart Goblin decks:
- 2.3 Log Bait
- Goblin Drill Wall Breakers
- Mortar Miner Recruits
Detailed deck breakdowns follow.
2.3 Log Bait
Log Bait remains a highly popular archetype, and the Evo Dart Goblin seamlessly integrates into its fast-paced, aggressive style.
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This 2.3 Log Bait variant utilizes Mighty Miner and dual Spirits for rapid cycling. Evo Goblin Barrel serves as the primary win condition, with Wall Breakers providing backup. The lingering poison damage from the Evo Dart Goblin adds significant pressure, especially when outcycling opponent defenses. Its weakness lies in its lack of spells, making swarm counters challenging. However, the low average elixir cost allows for strategic counterplay and elixir advantage. This deck utilizes the Dagger Duchess Tower Troop.
Goblin Drill Wall Breakers
The Goblin Drill's aggressive nature makes it a popular choice among cycle deck enthusiasts. This variant incorporates the Evo Dart Goblin for enhanced firepower and offensive pressure.
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The Evo Wall Breakers and Dart Goblin combo creates diverse offensive options and outplay potential. Wall Breakers distract, while the Dart Goblin snipes from afar. This deck prioritizes offense, targeting the opposite lane to avoid counter-pushes. Bandit and Royal Ghost provide minimal tanking; sustained attacks are key to victory. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Mortar Miner Recruits
Royal Recruits are notoriously difficult to counter. Adding the Evo Dart Goblin enhances this already powerful deck.
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Unlike typical Recruit decks, this one uses Mortar as the primary win condition, with Miner as secondary. Skeleton King enables champion cycling. The strategy involves deploying Royal Recruits defensively, then placing Mortar and Miner strategically. The Evo Dart Goblin serves a defensive role, countering pushes and applying pressure. This deck utilizes the Cannoneer Tower Troop.
The Evo Dart Goblin's versatility and damage output make it a valuable asset. Experiment with these decks and customize them to your playstyle.
