Goblin Barrel
A flying barrel that lands 3 Goblins right past ground defenses, threatening real tower damage if left unanswered.
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Goblin Barrel appears in 8.4% of recently tracked decks and wins 71% of its matches.
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What Does Goblin Barrel Do?
Goblin Barrel arcs through the air toward its target, flying straight over any ground defenses in its path, and drops 3 Goblins the moment it lands. Those Goblins fight like normal ground troops once they're out.
Because it bypasses ground troops entirely, an unanswered Goblin Barrel aimed at the tower can deal serious damage before a defender even has a chance to react.
Where Goblin Barrel Fits
It's a classic "bait" card, often paired with other cheap swarm cards to pressure an opponent into using their spell early, opening the door for the Goblin Barrel to land clean later in the match.
How to Counter Goblin Barrel
A cheap area-damage spell like Zap or Log, or a small splash troop, can wipe out all 3 Goblins the instant they land, denying the tower damage almost entirely.
Goblin Barrel FAQ
What rarity is Goblin Barrel?
Goblin Barrel is an Epic spell card.
How many Goblins does Goblin Barrel spawn?
It spawns 3 Goblins directly wherever the barrel lands.
Why is Goblin Barrel dangerous?
It flies over the arena and lands past ground defenses, letting the Goblins go straight for the tower if nothing is ready to answer them.
What counters Goblin Barrel?
A cheap swarm-clearing spell like Zap or a small area-damage troop can wipe out all 3 Goblins the moment they land.
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