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Mortar Cycle

Fast cycle deck with Mortar as win condition

2.9 54% Win RateVery HardArena 6+

Deck Cards

MortarArchersKnightSkeletonsIce SpiritArrowsRocketThe Log

🎯 Strategy

Cycle quickly to Mortar and lock it onto the tower. Defend everything with cheap troops, then punish with Mortar placements.

📖 How to Play

  1. 1Defend with Knight, Archers, and cheap troops
  2. 2Cycle quickly to Mortar
  3. 3Place Mortar at the bridge when safe
  4. 4Use Knight to tank for Mortar
  5. 5Arrows for swarms and Minion Horde
  6. 6Rocket cycle in overtime

✅ Strengths

  • Extremely fast cycle
  • Consistent pressure
  • Strong defensive options
  • Can outcycle counters

❌ Weaknesses

  • Very difficult to master
  • Weak to heavy beatdown
  • Requires perfect placement
  • Vulnerable to spells

👍 Good Matchups

  • Hog Cycle
  • Spell Bait
  • Control

👎 Bad Matchups

  • Golem
  • Lava Hound
  • Royal Giant

💡 Pro Tips

  • Mortar placement is everything
  • Never play Mortar without elixir advantage
  • Use Knight to tank and pull
  • Rocket cycle can win games