AI Overview: Ram Rider is a 5-elixir Legendary troop in Clash Royale, unlocked in Arena 11. A rider and a ram charge through the arena together, snaring enemies and knocking down towers. SeeMeta lists two 2026 buffs, hitpoints on July 6 and damage on October 6, yet RoyaleTracker’s best Ram Rider deck won only 48.0% in October 2026.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Ram Rider costs 5 elixir, is a Legendary, and unlocks in Arena 11 (Electro Valley).
- RoyaleTracker’s text says the pair charge through the arena, snaring enemies and knocking down towers.
- Buffs: hitpoints 1697 to 1766 (+4.1%) on July 6, and damage 250 to 271 (+8.4%) on October 6.
- RoyaleTracker tracked 18 Ram Rider decks, and the best one won 48.0%.
- RoyaleTracker’s page shows no Evolution or Hero version for Ram Rider.
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What Ram Rider Does
The short version: Ram Rider is a 5-elixir Legendary. RoyaleTracker’s card text says the rider and the ram charge through the arena together, snaring enemies and knocking down towers. It unlocks in Arena 11 (Electro Valley).
It is a charging win condition that slows what it runs into, so your support gets a few free hits.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 5 |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Type | Troop (win condition) |
| Special | Snares enemies as it charges |
| Unlocks | Arena 11 (Electro Valley) |
| Evolution or Hero | None shown on RoyaleTracker |
| 2026 changes | Hitpoints +4.1% (July 6), damage +8.4% (October 6) |
Ram Rider got two buffs in three months, and no tracked list tops 48.0%. If the damage buff lifts the win rate, expect more Ram Rider in Bridge Spam and beatdown lists. The negative effect: a card that is buffed twice in a row can swing too far, and the next patch may take some of it back.
Best Ram Rider Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker tracked 18 decks with Ram Rider in October 2026 and printed eight. The best one won 48.0%, so no tracked Ram Rider deck won more than half its battles.
The catch: the printed lists range from 41.6% to 48.0%. Two are Evo Valkyrie Furnace lists, at 48.0% and 45.9%, and two are LogBait and Siege lists, at 45.9% and 45.8%. What it means: no shell makes Ram Rider a winner yet. The damage buff landed on October 6, so give the new numbers a week or two before you judge them.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Evo Valkyrie Furnace Rage, top deck | 3.8 | 48.0% (796 battles) | |
| LogBait, Evo Princess | 3.6 | 45.9% (1.1k battles) | |
| Evo Valkyrie Furnace, Prince | 4.1 | 45.9% (1.3k battles) | |
| Siege X-Bow | 4.2 | 45.8% (1.2k battles) | |
| Evo Skeleton Army Rage | 4.2 | 45.3% (771 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Evo Valkyrie Furnace Rage build in the table above, 48.0% in the tracker sample (796 battles), already loaded. It is the best Ram Rider list RoyaleTracker tracked, and it averages 3.8 elixir. Swap Rage for another spell to see how the average cost moves.
How to Play Ram Rider
- Defend first. At 5 elixir, a Ram Rider sent into a full-elixir defense is a loss.
- Send it with a follow-up. The printed lists pair it with Furnace, Prince and Valkyrie.
- Use the snare. Once it catches a defender, your support troops get free hits.
- Add Rage if your deck has room. Two of the five lists in the table above run it.
- Keep a cheap card for the counterattack. A failed charge leaves you low on elixir.
The move: next game, let the opponent spend elixir first, then send Ram Rider across the bridge with a Furnace or Valkyrie right behind it.
For deck ideas, read our Lumber Ram Rider Bridgespam deck.
If Ram Rider stays below 50% after two buffs, Supercell may keep adding hitpoints and damage until it lands. The negative effect: a card that gets stronger every patch while sitting below the pack can turn into a trap for players who invest shards before the numbers settle.
How to Counter Ram Rider
- Inferno Tower or Inferno Dragon: one high-hitpoint target is what the beam is built for.
- A cheap troop to take the first hit: Ice Spirit, Skeletons or Knight soak the charge while your damage cards arrive.
- Split the elixir: Ram Rider costs 5, so a 3-elixir answer plus a spell gives you a positive trade.
- Hit the support: Furnace, Prince and Valkyrie make it work, so kill them first.
The catch: the snare slows whatever it hits, so keep your damage dealers out of its path and let a cheap troop take the first hit.
Is Ram Rider Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Not yet. No tracked list won more than 48.0%, so you start every game slightly behind. The two buffs may change that, so try it in a Furnace Valkyrie list and check your own win rate after a week.
What to remember: a buff is a promise, not a result.
If Ram Rider climbs above 50%, expect Bridge Spam lists to move toward it and away from cheaper win conditions. The negative effect: more Legendary cards in the best lists raise the cost of staying competitive, because Legendaries are the hardest cards to collect and level.
Go deeper: For more Ram Rider lists, read the Pekka Ram Rider deck and the P.E.K.K.A Bridge Spam deck guide. The Clash Royale Deck Builder is the quickest way to build your own version, because it keeps a running average cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ram Rider do in Clash Royale?
The rider and the ram charge through the arena together, snaring enemies and knocking down towers.
How much does Ram Rider cost?
5 elixir.
When do you unlock Ram Rider?
In Arena 11 (Electro Valley), according to RoyaleTracker. It is a Legendary card.
Did Ram Rider get buffed?
Yes. SeeMeta lists hitpoints 1697 to 1766 (+4.1%) on July 6, 2026 and damage 250 to 271 (+8.4%) on October 6, 2026.
What is the best Ram Rider deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed an Evo Valkyrie Furnace Rage deck at 48.0% over 796 battles, the best of 18 tracked decks.
What counters Ram Rider?
Inferno Tower or Inferno Dragon, a cheap troop to take the first hit, and a split of your elixir between a troop and a spell.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Ram Rider is buffed but not winning yet. Wait for the damage buff to show in the numbers before you build around it.
Building around this card? Our guide on how to use the Clash Royale Deck Builder shows how to load a deck, check patch risk and copy it into the game.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Ram Rider card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Ram Rider (October 2026 tracker samples)
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 8, 2026)
- Clash Royale card data used by the Deck Builder (elixir costs and card types)