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Arena 3: Barbarian Bowl
Best Decks for 600-1000 Trophies
🎉 New Unlocks: Battle Ram, Barbarian Hut, Cannon, Rocket, Barbarians - Learn split-lane pressure and building strategies!
Arena Overview
Barbarian Bowl introduces split-lane pressure tactics with Battle Ram and spawner strategies with Barbarian Hut. You'll also unlock Rocket for spell cycling and Cannon for cheap defensive buildings. This arena teaches you to divide your opponent's attention and punish overcommitment.
Trophy Range
600 - 1000
Cards Available
25 Cards
Difficulty
Learning
New Mechanic
Split Lane
Master Split-Lane Tactics
Arena 3 is where strategy becomes more complex. Battle Ram teaches split-lane pushing, Barbarian Hut creates constant pressure, and Rocket allows for spell-cycle wins. Learning when to split your attack between lanes versus focusing one tower is crucial for progression.
Best Decks for Arena 3
Battle Ram Split Push
⚡ 3.4 Avg Elixir🎴 Deck Cards
Battle Ram
Musketeer
Knight
Archers
Mini P.E.K.K.A
Cannon
Arrows
Fireball
Why This Deck Works
Battle Ram is a 4-elixir win condition that charges and deals heavy damage to towers. It forces opponents to respond, and if they don't, it connects for massive damage. This deck cycles quickly back to Battle Ram while maintaining strong defense with Cannon.
How to Play
- Opening: Cycle Archers or Knight behind king tower to start elixir advantage
- Battle Ram Timing: Send Battle Ram when opponent uses elixir on other lane or after defending
- Split Lane: If they defend one lane heavily, send Battle Ram opposite lane
- Cannon Defense: Central Cannon pulls and distracts tanks. Very elixir efficient
- Fireball Value: Fireball troops behind their tank or use on tower + troops for value
- Mini P.E.K.K.A: Your tank killer. Defend then counter-push same lane
Pro Tip: Battle Ram's charge needs 3 tiles. Place it 4 tiles from river so it charges before reaching tower!
Barbarian Hut Beatdown
⚡ 3.9 Avg Elixir🎴 Deck Cards
Barbarian Hut
Giant
Baby Dragon
Musketeer
Tombstone
Arrows
Fireball
Knight
Why This Deck Works
Barbarian Hut spawns 2 Barbarians every 10 seconds for 50 seconds. This creates constant lane pressure. Combined with Giant pushes, opponents struggle to defend both the spawned Barbarians and your tank pushes.
How to Play
- Early Game: Place Barbarian Hut behind king tower. Let Barbarians march while you build elixir
- Defend First: Use Tombstone and Knight to defend. Counter-push with Giant
- Double Elixir: Place multiple Barbarian Huts. Overwhelming pressure
- Giant Support: Let spawned Barbarians tank, then Giant behind them with Baby Dragon support
- Spell Cycling: Fireball their defensive buildings or troop clusters
Pro Tip: Barbarian Hut costs 7 elixir - expensive! Only place when at 10 elixir and you can still defend.
Rocket Cycle Defense
⚡ 3.3 Avg Elixir🎴 Deck Cards
Rocket
Cannon
Musketeer
Knight
Archers
Skeleton Army
Arrows
Mini P.E.K.K.A
Why This Deck Works
Rocket deals 493 damage at tournament standard - enough to destroy towers over time. This deck focuses on perfect defense, then Rocketing their tower repeatedly. Very effective against spawner and building-heavy decks.
How to Play
- Defend Everything: Use minimal elixir to defend. Knight + Cannon stops most pushes
- Rocket Value: Only Rocket tower + troops. Never just tower unless overtime
- Cannon Cycling: Always have Cannon ready. Central placement pulls everything
- Overtime Win: If game goes to overtime, cycle Rockets on tower. They can't reach you
- Elixir Advantage: Spend less defending than they spend attacking
Pro Tip: Rocket takes 1 second to land. Predict where troops will move and lead your shot!
Arena 3 Advanced Tactics
When to Split Lane Attack
- They Overcommit: If opponent uses 8+ elixir one lane, attack opposite lane
- Test Defense: Early game, send weak troop opposite lane to see their response
- Double Pressure: Place Barbarian Hut one side, push with Giant other side
- Tower Low HP: If one tower is below 1000 HP, spell it while pushing other lane
Countering Arena 3 Meta
- vs Battle Ram: Cannon, Tombstone, or Skeleton Army in middle to stop charge
- vs Barbarian Hut: Fireball or Rocket the hut. Deny spawns early
- vs Rocket Cycle: Constant pressure. Don't let them turtle and spell cycle
- vs Balloon: Still dominant. Musketeer + Archers needed