AI Overview: The Log Bait Mini P.E.K.K.A deck averages 3.375 elixir. Goblin Barrel and Princess bait out spells, Mini P.E.K.K.A punishes overcommits, and Inferno Tower stops tanks. Each card has a 2026 note below. The weakness is other Log Bait decks, and the math is rechecked. The numbers all trace back to the October 2026 card data. Totals were added from the official card list.
Last Updated: October 2026
Key Points:
- The old list: Goblin Gang, Knight, Inferno Tower, Furnace, The Log, Goblin Barrel, Mini P.E.K.K.A and Princess.
- The eight costs add up to 27, so the average is 3.375.
- The Log’s tower damage fell from 41 to 35 on June 1, and Furnace’s range fell from 6 to 5.5 tiles the same day.
- Goblin Barrel got a first-hit speed buff on October 6 (0.4 to 0.3 seconds), and the Princess Evolution was buffed on August 4.
The Eight Cards in the Log Bait Mini P.E.K.K.A Deck
Here’s the thing: Log Bait decks make the rival spend spells on cheap cards. Then the real threat, Goblin Barrel or Princess, goes unanswered. This version adds a Knight tank, Inferno Tower and Mini P.E.K.K.A for strength.
| Card | Job in the old list | 2026 note |
| Goblin Gang | Defense, counter attack, bait | No change; best deck 62.9% over ~3,100 |
| Knight | Low-cost tank | Hero shield 768 to 512 (Jul 6); best LogBait deck 67.1% |
| Inferno Tower | Answer to Giants and P.E.K.K.A | No change; best LogBait list 65.8% |
| Furnace | Second building, elixir investment | Range 6 to 5.5 (Jun 1); best deck 72.1% |
| The Log | Clears squishy troops | Tower damage 41 to 35; best LogBait deck 65.1% |
| Goblin Barrel | Win condition when the rival is out of spells | First hit 0.4 to 0.3 s (Oct 6); best deck 65.4% |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A | Defense and offense, punishes overcommits | No change; best deck 60.6%, one of six lists above 50% |
| Princess | Opening play, chipper, bait | Evolution buffed Aug 4; best LogBait deck 65.1% over 3,500 |
The short version: two baits, one tank, two buildings, one punisher and a spell. The catch: the free-to-play score is average. By rarity, the list has two Legendaries (The Log and Princess), one Epic (Goblin Barrel) and two Rares (Inferno Tower, Furnace). See the Goblin Barrel guide and the Princess guide.
Log Bait is still one of the strongest families in the data, so rivals will carry more spells that hit three or four cheap cards at once. The negative effect: when a Zap and a Log answer everything, a bait deck has no good second threat.
Phase 1: Open With the Princess
Start: Princess at the back as the first move. She is a good opener.
Next: Knight in the middle, ahead of her, so he tanks for her. The rival either uses a spell on Princess or sends a troop at the Knight.
Dragons: if they place a dragon, do not feed it the goblins.
Mini tanks: if they use a Mini P.E.K.K.A or Lumberjack, use Goblin Gang and keep Princess alive.
If the rival makes the first move and places a heavy tank like Golem at the back, do not panic. Rush the other lane with Mini P.E.K.K.A and Goblin Barrel. Two cards are enough to damage the tower and force them to defend. Do not overcommit.
Phase 2: Mid-Game With the Furnace
The Furnace: when the battlefield is quiet and your elixir bar is full, place the Furnace in the middle. Then put Princess at the back and wait.
The tank: use Knight or Mini P.E.K.K.A to tank the push while Princess and Furnace chip away.
Heavy push: against a Balloon or Mega Knight, place Inferno Tower in the middle. Goblin Gang can help if the rival has no swarm killer.
Furnace lost half a tile of range in June, which makes the building a little less safe to place in the middle. The negative effect: if the Furnace dies earlier, it produces fewer Fire Spirits, and the mid-game chip plan gets weaker.
See the Furnace guide and the Knight guide.
Phase 3: Endgame and Cycle
Attack: after defending, send Goblin Barrel for damage. Repeat the cycle from the start.
Tanks: if the rival puts a tank behind the King Tower, punish with Mini P.E.K.K.A and Goblin Barrel.
Double elixir: the cycle gets faster. Try not to leak elixir if fast cycle decks are new to you.
A Log Bait deck wins by tempo. Each time the rival spends a spell on a cheap card, the next threat lands for free. Keep count of which spells they have used, and send Goblin Barrel or Princess only when the count says the answer is out of hand. Patience here beats speed, and a missed count is the most common way this list loses.
The Elixir Math and the Weakness
| Card | Cost |
| Goblin Gang | 3 |
| Knight | 3 |
| Inferno Tower | 5 |
| Furnace | 4 |
| The Log | 2 |
| Goblin Barrel | 3 |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A | 4 |
| Princess | 3 |
What it means: the column sums to 27, and 27 over 8 is 3.375. The four cheapest cards (The Log and three 3-elixir cards) add up to 11.
Weakness: other Log Bait decks. The list has only The Log as a spell, no medium or big spell, so a mirror match is hard. A few misplays can hurt, and you will have to defend their Barrel and Princess while pushing your own. Still unknown: how this exact list fares in 2026, since no sample prints it.
If Goblin Barrel keeps its faster first hit, Log Bait lists may drop the Furnace for a cheaper cycle card. The negative effect: dropping buildings thins the deck’s defense against tanks, and Inferno Tower is left alone.
Test your list in the Deck Builder. For the other side of Log Bait, read the combos page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Log Bait Mini P.E.K.K.A deck?
A Log Bait deck that adds Knight, Inferno Tower, Furnace and Mini P.E.K.K.A to Goblin Barrel and Princess.
What is its average elixir cost?
How do you start the match?
Princess at the back, then Knight in front of her.
What is the deck’s weakness?
Other Log Bait decks, since it has only The Log as a spell.
Is the deck good for free-to-play players?
Average. It has two Legendaries, one Epic and two Rares.
Sources
Researched from the following (no links, listed for transparency):
- CryptoAIMeta card guides for these cards, built from RoyaleTracker October 2026 samples and SeeMeta 2026 balance changes
- SeeMeta, Clash Royale balance changes 2026 (page updated October 2026), read through search summaries
- Supercell official Clash Royale API, card list (elixir cost, rarity)