Hog Rider
A fast, building-targeting win condition and one of the most iconic cards in Clash Royale, built around quick pressure and constant cycling.
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Hog Rider appears in 14.5% of recently tracked decks and wins 68% of its matches.
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What Does Hog Rider Do?
Hog Rider is a fast, single-target melee troop that ignores enemy troops completely and beelines straight for the nearest building. Once every building on that side of the arena is destroyed, he'll switch to attacking the King Tower directly.
His signature trait is jumping over the river: while mid-jump, he can't be hit by ground troops, and spells like The Log or Earthquake fail to damage him during that window. Air troops and Inferno-type buildings are the exception — they can still track and hit him through the jump.
How to Counter Hog Rider
Since Hog Rider only targets buildings, a well-placed defensive building is usually the cleanest answer — cards like Cannon or Tesla can tank his hits and often kill him for a positive Elixir trade.
He also struggles against swarms, since he can't target troops directly and takes damage while walking past them. Barbarians in particular can shut him down almost completely without precise timing, and Skeleton Army works in a pinch too.
Hog Rider FAQ
What rarity is Hog Rider?
Hog Rider is a Rare card, unlocked from the Builder's Workshop at Arena 5.
How much elixir does Hog Rider cost?
Hog Rider costs 4 Elixir to deploy.
What does Hog Rider target?
Hog Rider only targets buildings, ignoring enemy troops entirely until every building is destroyed.
What is the best deck for Hog Rider?
The 2.6 Hog Cycle is the most iconic Hog Rider deck, built around fast cycling back to Hog Rider while defending cheaply. See the full breakdown below.
What counters Hog Rider?
Defensive buildings like Cannon or Tesla, and swarm troops like Barbarians or Skeleton Army, are the most reliable counters.
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