AI Overview: Lumberjack is a 4-elixir Legendary troop in Clash Royale who drops a Rage spill when he dies. He unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14) and has an Evolution. On June 1, 2026, SeeMeta lists the Evolution’s Crown Tower damage cut from 256 to 128. In October 2026, RoyaleTracker’s best Lumberjack deck won 72.3% over 792 battles.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Lumberjack costs 4 elixir, is a Legendary troop, and unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14).
- He has an Evolution but no Hero version.
- On June 1, 2026, SeeMeta lists Evo Lumberjack Crown Tower damage cut from 256 to 128 (-50%).
- RoyaleTracker’s best Lumberjack deck won 72.3% over 792 battles.
- Only one of the eight printed lists won over 50%.
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What Lumberjack Does
The short version: Lumberjack is a 4-elixir Legendary troop who hits fast. RoyaleTracker’s card text says he chops trees by day and hunts The Log by night, and that his bottle of Rage spills everywhere when he is defeated. He unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14).
He is a fast fighter who hits hard. When he dies, the Rage he drops speeds up your nearby troops.
What changed: SeeMeta lists nothing for the base card this year. For Evo Lumberjack it lists one change on June 1: Crown Tower damage 256 to 128 (-50%). What it means: the Evolution is a weak tower attacker now. Arena 8, but RoyaleTracker says Arena 14.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 4 |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Type | Troop (melee, ground) |
| Unlocks | Serenity Peak (Arena 14) |
| Evolution / Hero | Evolution, no Hero |
| Last change | Evo Crown Tower damage, June 1, 2026 (SeeMeta) |
The Evolution lost half its Crown Tower damage in June, and none of the eight printed lists runs it, although three lists on other pages do. If it spreads, another trim to Evo Lumberjack is the likely next move. The negative effect: a Legendary whose Evolution has been cut loses a reason to be in the deck.
Best Lumberjack Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed eight Lumberjack decks. The best, an Evo Baby Dragon and Evo Inferno Dragon list with Hero Balloon and Freeze, won 72.3% over 792 battles at 3.9 elixir. The other seven won between 42.0% and 48.0%.
The pattern: the best list is the only one with Freeze and three air troops. Two Mega Knight lists, at 3.8 and 5.0 elixir, won 48.0% and 47.7%. Princess is in two lists, and both won under 46%. What it means: the air shell, not Lumberjack alone, carries the 72.3% result.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Inferno Dragon and Hero Balloon | 3.9 | 72.3% (792 battles) | |
| Valkyrie, Mega Knight and Wall Breakers | 3.8 | 48.0% (830 battles) | |
| Evo Royal Recruits, Prince and Mega Knight | 5.0 | 47.7% (1.0k battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Hero Wizard and Executioner | 4.4 | 46.7% (856 battles) | |
| Evo Valkyrie, Evo Furnace and Mother Witch | 4.1 | 45.9% (1.3k battles) | |
| Witch, Ice Wizard and X-Bow | 4.3 | 45.8% (1.2k battles) | |
| Evo Witch, Giant and Miner | 4.0 | 44.7% (1.1k battles) | |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A, Dark Prince and Sparky | 4.4 | 42.0% (852 battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Mini P.E.K.K.A and Sparky build in the table above, 42.0% in the tracker sample (852 battles), already loaded. It averages 4.4 elixir, the lowest-scoring Lumberjack list, and runs no Evolution or Hero. Swap Magic Archer for a cheaper card to lower the cost.
How to Play Lumberjack
- Play him as a fast pusher. He covers the lane quickly.
- Let him die near your push. The Rage spill speeds up the troops around him.
- Pair him with air. The best list runs three air troops and Freeze.
- Keep the deck light. The best list averages 3.9, and the 5.0 list won 47.7%.
- Do not copy the Princess lists. Both won under 46%.
The move: next game, send Lumberjack down the lane just before your air troops, so the Rage lands on them.
Only one of the eight lists wins, and it relies on three special cards. The 72.3% list has 792 battles, so more players copying it will test it. The negative effect: a result from a small sample may not hold once the list is common.
How to Counter Lumberjack
- Cheap swarms: Skeleton Army or Goblins chop him down.
- Do not kill him near his support: the Rage speeds up the troops behind him.
- A building: a Cannon or Tesla pulls him off the tower.
- The Log or Arrows: clear the small troops that follow him.
The catch: kill him away from his partners, or the Rage will make them faster.
Is Lumberjack Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? Only in the right deck. One list won 72.3%. The catch: seven won under 48%, and the winner relies on three special cards.
What to remember: Lumberjack is a specialist. Build around air and Freeze, or leave him out.
The 72.3% list runs Barbarian Barrel, which lost damage on October 6, from 232 to 215. If the list was sampled before that patch, its win rate may move. The negative effect: a Legendary whose best result is one list is easy to knock down with one patch.
Go deeper: For the cards in his lists, read the Princess guide, the Mega Knight guide and the Freeze 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 Lumberjack do in Clash Royale?
He is a fast melee fighter. When defeated, his bottle of Rage spills, according to RoyaleTracker’s card text.
How much does Lumberjack cost?
4 elixir.
When do you unlock Lumberjack?
He unlocks in Serenity Peak (Arena 14), per RoyaleTracker. He is a Legendary card. Arena 8.
What is the best Lumberjack deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed an Evo Baby Dragon, Evo Inferno Dragon and Hero Balloon deck with Freeze at 72.3% over 792 battles.
What counters Lumberjack?
Cheap swarms, a building near the tower, and killing him away from his partners so the Rage does not help them.
Does Lumberjack have an Evolution?
Yes. SeeMeta lists Evo Lumberjack Crown Tower damage cut from 256 to 128 on June 1. He has no Hero.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Lumberjack is a fast Legendary pusher. Use him with air troops and Freeze, and keep swarms ready for his counters.
More on this card: Lumberjack Ram Rider Deck in Clash Royale: 3.5 Elixir.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Lumberjack card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Lumberjack (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)