Berserker is a relatively new troop card in Clash Royale. It is a low-cost, fast melee ground troop that uses two small cleavers. The card was added in early 2025 and is a Common card that costs 2 elixir, making it easy to include in many decks.
Basic stats and how she works (short & simple)
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Elixir cost: 2. (RoyaleAPI)
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Type: Ground troop, melee, single-target. (Clash Royale Wiki)
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Speed: Fast — she reaches targets quickly and trades hits rapidly. (Deck Shop)
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Role: Cheap damage dealer and cycle card. Because she is low cost and fast, she’s best used to chip away at enemy troops, finish off low-health units, or apply constant pressure when cycling. (Deck Shop)
(Short note: exact hitpoints and damage change across balance updates. The general idea — cheap, quick, fast-hitting troop — is what matters when building decks.) (Deck Shop)
Why players like the Berserker
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Low cost = flexible — At 2 elixir, you can pair her with many cards, or use her to cycle back to a win condition faster. (GameRant)
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Fast attack speed — She can quickly bring down glass-cannon troops (like Musketeer or Magic Archer) if left alone. This makes her a good value-for-elixir card in the right matchups. (Deck Shop)
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Good synergy with cycle or bait decks — Because she costs little, she fits well in decks that want to play many cards quickly or out-cycle the opponent. (Deck Shop)
How to use Berserker — simple tactics
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Defend then counter-push: Deploy Berserker to finish off single-target attackers (like a weakened Mini P.E.K.K.A or Musketeer). If she survives the defense, let her cross into the opponent’s side to apply pressure. (Deck Shop)
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Cycle quickly: If your deck needs to return to a win condition fast (for example Hog Rider or Miner), use Berserker as a cheap filler to cycle. (GameRant)
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Pair with tank or distraction: Put Berserker behind a tank (like Giant or Goblin Giant). The tank soaks hits and Berserker dishes constant damage. Because she attacks fast, she can quickly add value behind a slow attacker. (Deck Shop)
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Bait spells: Opponents may use small-value spells (Zap, Log) on your cheap troops. Use Berserker with other small units to bait those spells and then protect your main push. (GameRant)
Best decks & card pairings (easy picks)
Below are simple deck ideas where Berserker works well. These are general combos — you can swap cards to match your play style.
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Berserker Cycle (fast)
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Berserker, Ice Spirit, Skeletons, Cannon, Hog Rider, Fireball, Log, Archers.
Use Berserker to cycle and defend while you aim for Hog pushes. (Deck Shop)
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Small-push pressure
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Berserker, Goblin Gang, Miner, Miner/Princess, Rocket or Poison, Tornado, Electro Spirit, Mega Minion.
Use Berserker as a cheap body to soak and chip while Miner hits the tower. (Deck Shop)
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Berserker behind tank
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Giant / Goblin Giant + Berserker, Baby Dragon, Electro Wizard, Tornado, Zap, Guards, Skeletons.
Classic tank + support: Berserker cleans up and adds consistent damage. (Deck Shop)
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(These sample decks come from community decks and early guides for the card. Tweak them depending on your ladder or challenges.) (GameRant)
What beats the Berserker? — Counters made simple
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Swarm troops (e.g., Skeleton Army, Bats, Goblin Gang) — they can surround and kill her quickly if she has no splash support. (Deck Shop)
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High-damage glass cannons (e.g., Mini P.E.K.K.A, Lumberjack) — they can one-shot or heavily trade with her if they hit first. (Deck Shop)
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Air troops — Berserker is ground-only, so cards like Baby Dragon, Minions, and Mega Minion can handle her easily from the air. (Clash Royale Wiki)
Tip: If your opponent plays air or swarm, don’t commit Berserker alone — pair her with splash or air-targeting support. (Deck Shop)
Common mistakes new players make
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Sending Berserker alone against a counter — don’t drop her into a group of cheap troops or directly in front of a Mini P.E.K.K.A without support. She is best used with help or when the opponent has already spent their counters. (Deck Shop)
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Ignoring spell value — cheap spells like Log or Zap can ruin small pushes. Try to bait those spells first. (GameRant)
Short meta note & updates
Berserker arrived in Season 68 and quickly made the ladder and challenge lists because of her low elixir and fast hits. Like every card, she may be buffed or nerfed in future balance patches, so check a trusted stats site for exact numbers if you want the latest HP and damage values. (RoyaleAPI)