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As Season 71 Undead March nears its end,Clash Royaleplayers are again treated to the chaotic return of the Dark Elixir Event. The arena is filled once more with pools of dark elixir that randomly spawn and give all nearby troops a buff, turning every match into a fast-paced fight to the end.
Since you can’t predict where the dark elixirs will appear, there’s definitely some luck involved. But if you really want to stack up wins in this event, you need tobring the right deckto the challenge. In this guide, we’ll go over some of the best decks inClash Royalethat are perfect for this game mode.
Best Dark Elixir Decks in Clash Royale
The main gimmick of the Dark Elixir event is that you’ll see random pools of dark elixir spawning in the arena during the match. Any troop standing inside the pool will gain a rage buff, drastically boosting their attack and movement speed.
As the match progresses, the spawn rate of the dark elixir increases, creating more chaos in the arena. If your opponent manages to get a healthy unit onto your tower while standing in a dark elixir pool, your tower can melt in seconds. This makes timing and troop placement crucial, as a single mistake can easily cost you the game.
The Tower Troopdoesn’t get the buff from the dark elixir.
Here are some of the best decks inClash Royalefor the Dark Elixir event:
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Cannon Cart
This deck relies on the deadly synergy between the Evo Witch and Mother Witch. The Evo Witch’s faster Skeleton spawn rate with the dark elixir buff makes her a nightmare to deal with. The Mother Witch, on the other hand, constantly turns enemy troops into Cursed Hogs, adding another layer of pressure on your opponent.
Despite all the nerfs, the Cannon Cart is still a solid defensive unit that can take down tanks and kick off a counterpush.Cards like Suspicious Bushand Earthquake give you an alternate way to chip down enemy towers, while Goblins, Barbarian Barrel, and Bats support both offensively and defensively.
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Prince
If you prefer more of a bridge-spam playstyle, this is the perfect deck for you. Evo Wall Breakers are ridiculously strong in the Dark Elixir event. When raged up, it’s pretty much impossible to react to the Wall Breakers before they get on the tower. AddEvo Mega Knight to the mix, and you’ve got a strong response to any swarm cards, along with a scary counterpush.
The Prince is great for punishing overcommitments, and theArcher Queen gives you strong air-control. Bandit and Goblin Gang serve as your key defensive cards, applying constant pressure between big pushes. Zap and Arrows are your two spells that offer excellent value for their elixir cost.
Inferno Tower
This deck combines strong defense and relentless chip damage. Thewin conditions here are Mortarand Skeleton Barrel, both of which can dish out huge damage if ignored, especially when they get the dark elixir buff.
Evo Mega Knight is your main line of defense that can help you kickstart powerful counterattacks. Meanwhile, Evo Archer provides long-range DPS against decks that rely on air cardssuch as Lava Houndor Balloons. Knight, Inferno Tower, and Barbarian Barrel are your primary defensive units in this deck.
All three of these decks use the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Dark Elixir event inClash Royaleadds a fun little twist to the standard game mode. It’s extremely chaotic, and one misstep can cost you the entire tower. Feel free to try out these decks and let us know how they worked out for you.
