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Clash Royale Wall Breakers Guide

Wall Breakers
Clash Royale Wall Breakers
Elixir Cost2
RarityEpic
TypeTroop
ArenaSpooky Town
Release Date26 February 2019

Wall Breakers are an Epic card available in Spooky Town (Arena 12), costing 2 Elixir to deploy. Clash Royale Wall Breakers consist of two fast, melee, ground troops that specialize in targeting buildings. Though they have low hitpoints, their damage output is exceptionally high, making them formidable despite their fragility. These skeletons, dressed in team-colored bandannas, carry explosive barrels which they drop upon reaching their target, resulting in a damaging explosion that destroys both the barrel and the Wall Breakers themselves.

Card Statistic

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Statistics
Cost
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Speed
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Deploy
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Range
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Target
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Transport
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Type
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Rarity
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2 Very Fast (120) 1 sec Melee: Short (0.5) 1.5 Buildings x2 Ground Troop Epic
Card Statistics
Level
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Hitpoints
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Damage
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Card Mastery

Type Level/Tier Objective Reward
Damage Dealer
Damage Dealer
1 Deal a total of 60,000 Damage to enemy
Troops or buildings
20 Wall Breakers cards
75 XP
2 Deal a total of 180,000 Damage to enemy
Troops or buildings
6,000 Gold Icon
75 XP
3 Deal a total of 300,000 Damage to enemy
Troops or buildings
150 Gem
75 XP
Tower Tapper icon
Tower Tapper
1 Hit enemy Crown Towers a total of 245 times 9,000 Gold Icon
125 XP
2 Hit enemy Crown Towers a total of 700 times 20 Epic_Wild_Card Icon
125 XP
3 Hit enemy Crown Towers a total of 1,250 times 15,000 Gold Icon
125 XP
No Escape
No Escape
1 Deal Area Damage to at least one Troop a total of 80 times 100 banner Icon
175 XP
2 Deal Area Damage to at least one Troop a total of 240 times 125 banner Icon
175 XP
3 Deal Area Damage to at least one Troop a total of 480 times 150 banner Icon
175 XP

Overview

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Wall Breakers are an Epic card primarily used as a win condition in Clash Royale. At level 11, they have 331 hitpoints and deal 392 damage, making them potent for dealing damage to enemy buildings. They move at a very fast speed and target buildings, allowing them to quickly reach their target. Upon impact, Wall Breakers deal area damage, which can be used strategically to damage multiple structures or units. Their 2 Elixir cost makes them a low-cost option that can pressure opponents and force a reaction.

One of the defining features of Wall Breakers is their suicidal attack—they destroy themselves after dropping their explosive barrels on their target, making them a one-time-use card. They are deployed in a horizontal formation, meaning both Wall Breakers target a building simultaneously for maximum effect. Wall Breakers are often paired with other troops like Knight, Valkyrie, Spear Goblins, Miner, Magic Archer, and Bomb Tower to strengthen offensive pushes.

Deck for Wall Breakers

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Miner Wall Breakers Cycle:
This deck focuses on rapid cycling and chip damage using Miner and Wall Breakers. With a low average elixir cost of 2.9, you can constantly pressure your opponent while defending effectively. Valkyrie and Electro Wizard provide solid answers to swarm and air units, while Inferno Tower melts tanks. Skeletons, Zap, and The Log help maintain control and support your offensive plays. It’s a classic high-skill deck that rewards precise timing and smart elixir management.

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Goblin Drill Wall Breakers Cycle:
Combining Goblin Drill with Wall Breakers creates a relentless pressure deck. Poison and Royal Delivery offer strong area denial, making it tough for your opponent to build up pushes. Bomb Tower provides a reliable defensive core, while Little Prince and Goblins clean up support troops. This deck is perfect for players who like to out-cycle and outmaneuver their opponents through constant, split-lane aggression and tight elixir control.

Strategies and Tactics

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Offensive Use
Wall Breakers are highly effective for forcing an enemy response due to their low cost of just 2 Elixir, making them a constant threat. If ignored, they can deal significant damage to a Crown Tower, taking out around 20% of its health. In decks with low-cost cards, Wall Breakers can be deployed repeatedly, forcing the opponent to react inefficiently, as their best counter may not be available.

To increase their effectiveness, players can split Wall Breakers into separate lanes by deploying them in the middle of the Arena, or stagger their placement by positioning them slightly to either side of the bridge. This will allow them to reach the Crown Tower more quickly. After taking down one tower, placing Wall Breakers in the center of the opponent’s side gives them little time to react, putting pressure on their defenses.

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Defensive Use
While Wall Breakers have limited defensive utility due to their low health, they can still be used to stall melee troops, particularly those with similar movement speeds, like a Lumberjack. However, their high movement speed and fragility prevent them from being an effective distraction for many enemy units.

Additional Tactics
Tornado can be a great synergy with Wall Breakers, as it groups up enemy troops just before they explode, dealing significant area damage. Early in the game, players can split Archers in the back and then split Wall Breakers at the river when they reach the bridge, creating a strong offensive push. Wall Breakers can also be used to distract and counter Goblin Barrel if the opponent’s Barrel is out of cycle.

Clone is an excellent spell to use with Wall Breakers, especially when they get closer to the enemy tower. Cloning them increases their damage potential, as each Wall Breaker’s explosion will count for more. Lastly, when facing an opponent’s Prince, it’s best to place Wall Breakers away from the center, as the King Tower will quickly eliminate them if placed there. Instead, positioning them closer to the river can help them make it to the enemy tower and deal damage.

Counters

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Wall Breakers can be countered in several ways, with different cards and strategies available to neutralize their effectiveness. Arrows and Royal Delivery are both effective in fully destroying Wall Breakers, with Royal Delivery also spawning a Royal Recruit to aid in defense. Spells like The Log, Zap, Barbarian Barrel, and Giant Snowball deal enough damage to allow the Crown Tower to eliminate Wall Breakers before they can connect. Mini P.E.K.K.A., with its high single-target damage, can quickly take out Wall Breakers, while Valkyrie can efficiently deal with them using her powerful spinning attack.

The Electro Wizard can also be used to eliminate Wall Breakers through its chain lightning and spawn damage, stunning them in the process. Tornado can be a useful tactic to either pull Wall Breakers away from the tower or activate the King Tower, especially when combined with other defensive troops or structures. Skeletons and Fire Spirits can also stop Wall Breakers, with Skeletons blocking their path and Fire Spirits providing an instant elimination.

Defensive structures are also key in dealing with Wall Breakers. Cannon and Tesla are reliable at destroying Wall Breakers if not tanked for, due to the Wall Breakers’ fragility and their longer explosion time. The Barbarian Hut can completely counter Wall Breakers by spawning Barbarians that take them out without taking damage. Tombstone, placed centrally in the Arena, can draw Wall Breakers away from the tower while spawning Skeletons that add additional defense.

In terms of spells, The Log, Zap, Barbarian Barrel, and Giant Snowball can all prevent Wall Breakers from connecting with the Crown Tower by dealing enough damage. Tornado can also be used strategically to group up enemy troops with the Wall Breakers’ explosion, creating a potential Elixir advantage.

The activated King’s Tower can also help by targeting and eliminating one of the Wall Breakers with the assistance of the Crown Tower. Mega Knight is a powerful counter, as it can destroy Wall Breakers with its splash damage when it crosses the bridge, regardless of whether there are tanks in front. Similarly, Bowler can wipe out Wall Breakers with its rolling attack, as it has enough splash damage to counter them even when they’re shielded by tanks.

On the other hand, Ice Spirit and Sparky are unable to stop Wall Breakers on their own. Splash damage units are particularly effective against Wall Breakers, as they have low health and are easily eliminated by any unit that deals splash damage, such as Witch or Baby Dragon, especially when protected by a tank.

Conclusion

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In conclusion, Wall Breakers in Clash Royale are a versatile and low-Elixir card that can be effectively used in a wide range of offensive and defensive strategies. Their primary strength lies in their ability to pressure opponents with minimal cost, while their explosive damage can threaten significant tower damage when left unchecked. They pair well with troops like Miner, Royal Hogs, and Lumberjack, allowing for potent pushes that can overwhelm your opponent. Using spells like Rage or Freeze alongside Wall Breakers can make them even more dangerous, enabling them to quickly reach and damage enemy towers.

Strategic deployment of Wall Breakers is key to maximizing their effectiveness. Splitting them at the bridge can force a response from your opponent or deal damage to both towers simultaneously. Staggering their placement can also help them connect to a tower more efficiently, increasing their chances of success. While Wall Breakers are not primarily a defensive card, they can still play a role in stalling melee troops or kiting units away from your towers, providing additional utility.

Utilizing Wall Breakers effectively can create positive Elixir trades by forcing your opponent to spend more on defense than necessary, leading to Elixir advantages. However, there are key counters to watch out for, including high-damage troops like Mini P.E.K.K.A., Valkyrie, and Tesla, as well as spells such as Tornado, Zap, and Log, which can neutralize them when combined with tower attacks.

Different matchups will require tailored strategies. Against Golem Beatdown, for example, sacrificing a tower might be necessary to gain a longer-term advantage. In Mega Knight Miner Bait, splitting Wall Breakers is a critical tactic to divide the opponent’s focus and force them to overspend on defense. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of Wall Breakers, along with the right strategies for different matchups and effective counterplay, will allow you to incorporate them successfully into your decks and enhance your gameplay in Clash Royale.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

Are Wall Breakers considered a win condition?

Yes, Wall Breakers are often used as a primary win condition in fast cycle decks. While they don’t have the consistency of Hog Rider or Royal Giant, they are deadly when unsupported by enemy defense and can quickly chip away towers over time

How can I effectively use Wall Breakers?

Split push to apply dual-lane pressure and confuse your opponent.
Pair them with Miner to distract enemy troops and let the Wall Breakers connect.
Use them when key defensive counters (e.g., Log, Valkyrie, Bomb Tower) are out of cycle.
Cycle fast to outpace your opponent’s defensive options.

How do I stop Wall Breakers if they keep connecting?

Try to predict or pre-place troops, like Ice Spirit or Skeletons. Keep a cheap card ready at all times and avoid overcommitting. If you’re always a card behind, a fast-cycle Wall Breaker player will punish you hard.

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