Best Arena 6 Decks in Clash Royale (October 2025)

As players climb higher up the Clash Royale ladder, the competition gets tougher and deck-building becomes more strategic. Arena 6 is a pivotal stage where players unlock several powerful cards — some of which remain useful even in higher arenas. With the introduction of evolutions, building the right deck here can feel tricky.

To help players break out of Arena 6, here’s a list of some of the best, most effective decks to use — whether you prefer fast-cycle strategies, heavy beatdown pushes, or clever bait tactics.

1. Hog Bait Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.3

Cards:

• Hog Rider (4)
• Goblin Barrel (3)
• Musketeer (4)
• Fire Spirit (1)
• Skeleton Army (3)
• Inferno Tower (5)
• Fireball (4)
• Zap (2)

The Hog Bait deck is fast, aggressive, and built around constant pressure. The main strategy is to distract opponents with Hog Rider while dealing tower damage through Goblin Barrel. Support units like Musketeer and Fire Spirit handle both air and ground swarms, while Fireball and Zap clear leftover troops or reset Inferno units.

Best Evolutions: Skeleton Army and Goblin Barrel.

Try to bait out your opponent’s Zap or Arrows using Skeleton Army or Goblin Barrel — then punish with another push. Keep Inferno Tower ready for big tanks like Giant or PEKKA.

2. Giant Beatdown Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.3

Cards:

• Giant (5)
• Fireball (4)
• Goblins (2)
• Spear Goblins (2)
• Archers (3)
• Musketeer (4)
• Bomber (2)
• Mini PEKKA (4)

The Giant Beatdown deck is all about overwhelming force. Slowly build an unstoppable push behind your Giant, using Musketeer, Archers, and Bomber for support. When your opponent defends, counter their push and transition into a devastating counterattack.

Best Evolutions: Musketeer and Archers.

Use Mini PEKKA or Bomber to handle enemy tanks or swarms before launching your next push. Beware of Skeleton Army—a well-timed Fireball or Bomber placement will save your Giant.

3. Giant Tombstone Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.8

Cards:

• Giant (5)
• Mini PEKKA (4)
• Musketeer (4)
• Baby Dragon (4)
• Skeleton Army (3)
• Tombstone (3)
• Fireball (4)
• Arrows (3)

This deck excels in defense and counterplay. Use Tombstone and Baby Dragon to hold off enemy pushes, then deploy Giant up front with support from Musketeer or Mini PEKKA to swing momentum.

Best Evolutions: Baby Dragon and Musketeer.

Pairing Giant with Baby Dragon effectively counters Skeleton Army and Minions. Keep Mini PEKKA in reserve to deal with heavy tanks.

4. PEKKA Ram Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.4

Cards:

• PEKKA (7)
• Battle Ram (4)
• Zap (2)
• Bats (2)
• Witch (5)
• Cannon (3)
• Knight (3)
• Skeletons (1)

PEKKA is unlocked in Arena 6 and immediately becomes one of the best defensive tools in the game. She can handle nearly every tank or melee unit, from Hog Rider to Valkyrie.

Best Evolutions: Battle Ram and Witch.

Use PEKKA defensively, then launch a Battle Ram behind her for a powerful double-lane threat. Witch helps deal with air units, while Zap clears Skeletons or Inferno Tower. During double elixir, go on the offensive and defend your lead until the timer runs out.

5. Battle Ram Cycle Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 2.9

Cards:

• Battle Ram (4)
• Minions (3)
• Fire Spirit (1)
• Knight (3)
• Electro Spirit (1)
• Goblin Cage (4)
• Arrows (3)
• Fireball (4)

A fast-paced, high-pressure deck that focuses on constant cycling. The Battle Ram is your win condition, while Knight, Minions, and Goblin Cage handle defense.

Best Evolutions: Goblin Cage and Battle Ram.

Use your cheap cycle cards — Fire Spirit and Electro Spirit — to maintain tempo. In double elixir, this deck can swarm the enemy with multiple pushes and overwhelm their defenses.

6. Inferno Valkyrie Bait

Average Elixir Cost: 3.4

Cards:

• Goblin Barrel (3)
• Valkyrie (4)
• Musketeer (4)
• Fire Spirit (1)
• Inferno Tower (5)
• Fireball (4)
• Arrows (3)
• Skeleton Army (3)

This is a powerful defensive bait deck that thrives on forcing opponents to waste their spells. Use Skeleton Army and Fire Spirit to bait out Zap or Arrows, then strike back with Goblin Barrel.

Best Evolutions: Valkyrie and Skeleton Army.

Use Valkyrie to tank hits while the Goblin Barrel deals chip damage. A perfectly placed Barrel can force elixir trades in your favor, slowly wearing down enemy towers.

7. Giant Baby Dragon Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.0

Cards:

• Giant (5)
• Arrows (3)
• Skeleton Army (3)
• Archers (3)
• Baby Dragon (4)
• Knight (3)
• Ice Spirit (1)
• Zap (2)

This hybrid Beatdown-Control deck focuses on strong defense early, transitioning into a deadly double-Giant push in the late game.

Best Evolutions: Archers and Knight.

Start defensively with Knight and Baby Dragon, using Archers to chip away from a distance. Once double elixir starts, place Giant behind your King Tower and cycle fast to build a double push that can overwhelm most defenses.

8. Mortar Knight Evo Archers

Average Elixir Cost: 2.8

Cards:

• Mortar (4)
• Knight (3)
• Archers (3)
• Fireball (4)
• Tombstone (3)
• Bats (2)
• Electro Spirit (1)
• Zap (2)

Unlocked in Arena 5, Mortar becomes a key win condition in Arena 6. Use it to chip towers from a distance while defending with Knight, Archers, and Tombstone.

Best Evolutions: Mortar and Archers.

The deck’s low elixir cost allows for quick cycling and constant pressure. Keep your Tombstone ready to stall tanks and your Fireball to deal with swarm units.

9. PEKKA Battle Ram Deck

Average Elixir Cost: 3.6

Cards:

• PEKKA (7)
• Battle Ram (4)
• Minions (3)
• Musketeer (4)
• Guards (3)
• Goblins (2)
• Zap (2)
• Fireball (4)

This deck combines PEKKA’s defensive power with the offensive punch of Battle Ram. Use Musketeer and Guards to control enemy pushes while preparing for your counterattack.

Best Evolutions: PEKKA and Battle Ram.

Once double elixir begins, cycle PEKKA more aggressively and alternate pushes down both lanes. If your opponent focuses on defending one, strike hard on the other.

Final Thoughts

Arena 6 offers a great variety of cards and playstyles — from bait decks to heavy beatdown strategies. Experiment with different setups until you find one that matches your rhythm. Whether you rely on Hog Rider’s speed, PEKKA’s strength, or Giant’s endurance, these decks can help you climb the ranks with confidence.