AI Overview: Bomber is a 2-elixir Common troop in Clash Royale that throws bombs for area damage. It unlocks in the Bone Pit (Arena 2) and has an Evolution. On September 8, 2026, SeeMeta lists its damage cut from 225 to 212. In October 2026, RoyaleTracker’s best Bomber deck won 68.7% over 1,400 battles. The other five lists won under 50%.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Bomber costs 2 elixir, is a Common troop, and unlocks in the Bone Pit (Arena 2).
- It has an Evolution but no Hero version.
- On September 8, 2026, SeeMeta lists the damage cut from 225 to 212 (-5.8%).
- RoyaleTracker’s best Bomber deck won 68.7% over 1,400 battles.
- One of the six printed lists won over 50%.
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What Bomber Does
The short version: Bomber is a 2-elixir Common troop that throws bombs. RoyaleTracker’s card text calls it a small, lightly protected skeleton whose area damage can wipe out a swarm. It unlocks in the Bone Pit (Arena 2).
A cheap splash unit. It clears Skeletons and Goblins, but it breaks if anything touches it.
What changed: SeeMeta lists two, both on September 8. Bomber damage went from 225 to 212 (-5.8%), and Evo Bomber’s bounce distance went from 2.5 to 3 tiles. What it means: the base card hits a little softer, and the Evolution reaches farther.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 2 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Troop (ranged splash) |
| Unlocks | Bone Pit (Arena 2) |
| Evolution / Hero | Evolution, no Hero |
| Last change | September 8, 2026 (SeeMeta) |
The base card lost damage and the Evolution gained reach on the same day. None of the six printed lists runs Evo Bomber. If players move to the Evolution, base Bomber use will fall. The negative effect: a cheap splash card that is weaker can leave a swarm deck short of an answer.
Best Bomber Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed six Bomber decks. The best, a Golem beatdown list with Phoenix and Night Witch, won 68.7% over 1,400 battles. The other five won between 42.7% and 49.6%.
The pattern: the most played list, an Evo Valkyrie and Evo Wizard deck with Mini P.E.K.K.A, won 49.6% over 2,900 battles. Mini P.E.K.K.A is in three lists. Mother Witch is in two, and both won under 49%. What it means: one list wins big, and the other five sit between 42.7% and 49.6%.
The two cheapest lists, at 3.3 and 3.5 elixir, won 46.3% and 42.7%. The best list averages 4.1, and the six lists run between 3.3 and 4.4. What it means: a low cost did not help Bomber here.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Evo Elite Barbarians, Golem and Phoenix | 4.1 | 68.7% (1.4k battles) | |
| Evo Valkyrie, Evo Wizard and Mini P.E.K.K.A | 4.0 | 49.6% (2.9k battles) | |
| Witch, Baby Dragon and Electro Giant | 4.4 | 48.9% (891 battles) | |
| Evo Battle Ram, Evo Inferno Dragon and Mother Witch | 3.9 | 48.8% (949 battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Hero Tombstone and Skeleton King | 3.3 | 46.3% (1.3k battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Evo Lumberjack and Hog Rider | 3.5 | 42.7% (730 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Evo Witch and Evo Lumberjack build in the table above, 42.7% in the tracker sample (730 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.5 elixir and runs Bomber next to Bats. Swap Mighty Miner for a cheaper card to lower the cost.
How to Play Bomber
- Use it behind a tank. It is fragile and dies to anything that reaches it.
- Aim it at swarms. Skeletons and Goblins die to its splash.
- Pair it with Golem and Phoenix. The best list does.
- Keep it for defense too. At 2 elixir it is an easy swap.
- Do not expect it to win alone. Five of six lists won under 50%.
The move: next game, play Bomber after the other player spends their Skeleton Army, so the squad of bombs hits the survivors.
SeeMeta lists Wizard damage up from 281 to 304 on September 8, the same day Bomber’s damage was cut, and Evo Wizard is in the most played Bomber list. If Wizard decks gain, Bomber has more competition for the splash slot. The negative effect: a 2-elixir card loses room when a stronger splash card gets better.
How to Counter Bomber
- Zap or Arrows: a cheap spell kills it.
- A fast melee troop: Bandit or Hog Rider closes the distance quickly.
- Spread your own swarm: its bombs hit one cluster, so keep troops apart.
- Hit its tank first: without cover, it dies.
The catch: do not play Skeletons in a pack in front of it. They die in one hit.
Is Bomber Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? As a cheap splash card, yes. One list won 68.7%. The catch: five won under 50%, and none runs the Evolution.
What to remember: Bomber is a cheap tool for swarms, not a deck core.
Arrows is in the 68.7% list, and SeeMeta lists its Crown Tower damage cut from 93 to 75 on June 1. Arrows is also a cheap answer to Bomber. If it is trimmed again, the Golem list loses a tool. The negative effect: the best Bomber list rests on a Golem push that is slow and costly.
Go deeper: For the cards in its lists, read the Wizard guide, the Golem guide and the Mini P.E.K.K.A guide. Use the Clash Royale Deck Builder to compare your own eight cards against this one; it shows the average cost live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bomber do in Clash Royale?
It is a small skeleton that throws bombs with area damage, according to RoyaleTracker’s card text.
How much does Bomber cost?
2 elixir.
When do you unlock Bomber?
It unlocks in the Bone Pit (Arena 2). It is a Common card.
What is the best Bomber deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a Golem deck with Evo Elite Barbarians and Phoenix at 68.7% over 1,400 battles.
What counters Bomber?
Zap, Arrows, or a fast melee troop that reaches it.
Does Bomber have an Evolution or Hero?
It has an Evolution but no Hero. SeeMeta lists the Evolution bounce distance going from 2.5 to 3 tiles on September 8.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Bomber is a 2-elixir splash tool. Use it behind a tank and keep a spell for the one that hits it.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Bomber card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Bomber (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)
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity, Evolution and Hero flags)