However if you play this correctly, and go with Knight in front in the centre, and Hog pig pushed a second or so later, bowler will focus onto Knight and hog will deal 4,5, maybe as many as 6 hits onto tower as they have no real other hog killers in the deck, likely they play a zappable card or Knight, at the least messing up their cycle.Īs with any deck, you should spend the first 30 seconds or so identifying your opponents deck.

Their next response is bowler which allows the hog to get 2 hits.

For example against splashyard which has recently resurfaced back into the meta, they will counter your hog the first time with tornado, but because it's a much heavier deck, you can cycle at least 1/2 cards quicker. Against a deck of a similar cycle to you that has tornado, for example the variation of this deck with tornado, or the popular 2.9 mortar deck, you will never win, and should play for the draw.Īgainst a heavier deck however, you certainly stand a good chance. For a positive elixir trade, you can not only deny all damage throughout the game, but you can also activate your king tower prematurely in taking 1 hog hit. Tornado is the biggest hard counter to hog in the game. For example prediction fireballing and hitting nothing, or sending in Knight + Hog when they can easily defend for less elixir wherein their counter push will be devastating.īecause of the nature of this deck, you can very easily out cycle your opponents counters, and this is the point. The most common misplay is over-committing on offence. Many games, especially at a high level, are won or lost in one misplay. Archers demand a response or good tower chip damage, and goblins provide a solid defensive troop if they wish to push and a good support troop if you wish to push.ĭo not overcommit. The best play to make is to either split archers or split goblins. You should never really begin with a Hog as your opening play, unless your hand has nothing in it to cycle, for example: You punish when your opponent is low on elixir is the essence: you punish when they pump, place a tank in the back, have just over-committed on offence/defence etc. In case you aren't aware, hog decks are inherently punish decks. This is a part of the game for any deck of course, but when in relation to hog cycle, I would say it is more relevant than with others and in order to play this deck correctly, you must master this advanced level of thinking.

It is imperative when playing this deck that you are always aware of exactly what your opponent has in cycle, when they have what they do in cycle, and how much elixir they are on. Obviously I don't take offence, after all I call plenty of cards no skill too, however as I will explain, I believe that hog cycle is one of the most skilled decks out there. It's not overpowered and I would be willing to bet a good amount of money that given a max account you wouldn't even get so far as top 1000 with hog. If you think it's so easy to use, you do so. 'Cancer-rider' and all the overpowered nonsense springs to mind as well.

Before I begin here, I'd just like to address those of you scoffing, believing this to be a 'no-skill' deck.

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