AI Overview: Spear Goblins is a 2-elixir Common troop in Clash Royale that sends three ranged attackers. It unlocks in Goblin Stadium (Arena 1) and has no Evolution or Hero. SeeMeta lists a hit speed buff on August 4, 2026. RoyaleTracker’s best Spear Goblins deck won 54.9% in October 2026. The two winning lists average 2.9 and 3.5 elixir.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- Spear Goblins cost 2 elixir, are a Common troop, and unlock in Goblin Stadium (Arena 1).
- They have no Evolution and no Hero version.
- On August 4, 2026, SeeMeta lists their hit speed going from 1.7 to 1.6 seconds (-5.9%).
- RoyaleTracker’s best Spear Goblins deck won 54.9% over 915 battles.
- The two lists that won are cheap, at 2.9 and 3.5 average elixir; the two Golem lists lost.
Table of Contents
What Spear Goblins Do
The short version: Spear Goblins are a 2-elixir Common. RoyaleTracker’s card text says you get three unarmored ranged attackers, and asks who taught them to throw spears. They unlock in Goblin Stadium (Arena 1).
Three cheap ranged fighters. They can shoot up at air and down at the ground, but they fall to any splash hit.
| Stat | Value |
| Elixir cost | 2 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Troop (ranged) |
| Unlocks | Goblin Stadium (Arena 1) |
| Evolution / Hero | None |
| Last change | August 4, 2026, hit speed (SeeMeta) |
A buff to a 2-elixir card reaches every deck that runs it at once. If players read the 6% faster attack as a reason to add Spear Goblins, Arrows and Zap become more important, because Spear Goblins die to both. The negative effect: a cheap card that gets more popular makes spell cycles shorter, and slower decks have less time to set up.
Best Spear Goblins Decks Right Now
RoyaleTracker printed six Spear Goblins decks. The best, a Miner Control list with Evo Knight, Evo Wall Breakers and Bomb Tower, won 54.9% over 915 battles. The second won 52.6%.
The pattern: the two winners average 2.9 and 3.5 elixir. The two Golem lists average 4.1 and 4.8, and won 42.7% and 42.0%. The biggest sample, a Siege Mortar list with 11,300 battles, won 45.0%. What it means: Spear Goblins win in cheap decks and lose when the deck around them is heavy.
| Build | Cards | Avg elixir | Win rate (sample) |
| Miner Control, Evo Knight and Bomb Tower | 2.9 | 54.9% (915 battles) | |
| Hog Rider, Evo Witch and Giant Skeleton | 3.5 | 52.6% (502 battles) | |
| Siege Mortar, Evo Mortar and Skeleton King | 3.4 | 45.0% (11.3k battles) | |
| Beatdown, Golem and Sparky | 4.1 | 42.7% (784 battles) | |
| Evo Archers, Evo Bomber and Hero Giant | 3.4 | 42.6% (528 battles) | |
| Beatdown, Golem and Goblin Giant | 4.8 | 42.0% (1.0k battles) |
Try it yourself: open the Clash Royale Deck Builder with the Hog Rider, Evo Witch and Giant Skeleton build in the table above, 52.6% in the tracker sample (502 battles), already loaded. It averages 3.5 elixir and runs Goblin Gang next to the Spear Goblins. Swap Goblin Curse for Zap to cover swarms.
Which Decks Use Spear Goblins?
Four styles appear in the six printed lists. Miner Control won 54.9% and Hog Rider with Evo Witch and Giant Skeleton won 52.6%. Siege Mortar with Evo Mortar won 45.0% over 11,300 battles. Golem Beatdown appears twice, at 42.7% and 42.0%, and a Hero Giant list with Sparky won 42.6%.
What it means: the card works as a cheap helper in fast decks and adds little in heavy ones. The move: if you run Spear Goblins, keep the deck under 3.5 average elixir.
How to Play Spear Goblins
- Use them as a cycle card. At 2 elixir, they speed up your rotation.
- Place them behind a building. The top list runs them next to Bomb Tower.
- Use them to hit air. They shoot Balloons and Minions from range.
- Pair them with Goblin Gang. Two of the six lists do.
- Avoid heavy decks. The Golem lists lost.
The move: next game, play Spear Goblins behind your Bomb Tower when a Balloon comes in.
The Siege Mortar list has 11,300 battles and wins 45.0%, so the buff has not lifted the most-played shell. The negative effect: if the card stays under 50% in its most common deck, Supercell may buff it again, and it could overshoot.
How to Use Spear Goblins
The short version: Spear Goblins are three cheap ranged units that hit air and ground. They support a tank and handle air troops.
Back up a tank
Behind a tank such as Giant or Giant Skeleton, they add damage while the tank takes the hits. Place them after the tank has crossed the bridge, so they are not the first target.
Handle air
Their range lets them shoot Minions, Balloons and other air cards. They are a cheap answer when your anti-air cards are in the other half of your cycle. Zap or Arrows from the opponent kills all three, so keep them out of range of those spells.
Defense and offense
They work in both roles. On defense, place them behind your tower so they shoot while the enemy walks in. On offense, they are a cheap cycle card that forces the opponent to answer.
Weak points
- Area damage kills them in one cast.
- They have little health, so a Knight or any melee troop beats them if they are reached.
- Spear Goblins match the Goblins from a Goblin Hut, so the same weak points apply to those.
The move: next game, use them as the second card in a push, placed behind your tank, and keep them away from the opponent’s small spell.
How to Counter Spear Goblins
- The Log or Zap: they kill all three in one cast.
- Arrows: they hit the whole group from range.
- Splash troops: Valkyrie, Wizard and Bomber trade well.
- Cheap blockers: Knight or Ice Golem tanks the spears while your tower shoots.
The catch: do not send a lone Balloon into Spear Goblins. They hit air.
Are Spear Goblins Worth Using Now?
Is it worth it? As a cheap support card, yes. The best two lists won 54.9% and 52.6%. The catch: in heavy decks, no. The two Golem lists won under 43%.
What to remember: Spear Goblins win in cheap decks.
The best list runs Miner, whose Crown Tower damage fell 20.4% on July 6, and Wall Breakers, whose damage fell from 350 to 281 on August 4 and rose to 302 on October 6. The negative effect: a deck that depends on chip damage from two cards that have shifted for months is hard to keep stable, and the 54.9% sample may not hold.
Go deeper: For more cheap lists, read Goblin Gang tips and the Log Bait deck guide. To test swaps, load the cards into the Clash Royale Deck Builder and read the average cost it reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Spear Goblins do in Clash Royale?
They are three unarmored ranged attackers for 2 elixir.
How much do Spear Goblins cost?
2 elixir.
When do you unlock Spear Goblins?
They unlock in Goblin Stadium (Arena 1). They are a Common card.
What is the best Spear Goblins deck?
In October 2026, RoyaleTracker listed a Miner Control deck with Evo Knight, Evo Wall Breakers and Bomb Tower at 54.9% over 915 battles.
What counters Spear Goblins?
The Log, Zap, Arrows and splash troops such as Valkyrie.
Did Spear Goblins get buffed in 2026?
SeeMeta lists an August 4 hit speed buff, from 1.7 to 1.6 seconds.
The Bottom Line
The takeaway: Spear Goblins are a 2-elixir ranged cycle card. Use them in cheap decks and keep a splash answer ready.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- RoyaleTracker, Spear Goblins card page (October 2026 tracker data)
- RoyaleTracker, best decks with Spear Goblins (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)