Top 5 Retro Royale Decks for Clash Royale Success

Retro Royale, a limited-time game mode in Clash Royale, lets players experience the game as it was in 2017. In this nostalgic event, the usage of cards introduced post-Royal Ghost, including evolutions and champions, is restricted. Engaging in this event provides players an opportunity to earn Season Tokens, Emotes, and other exciting rewards.

Below, we present five highly effective decks that players can experiment with during the Retro Royale event.

Top 5 Decks for Clash Royale’s Retro Royale

1) Log Bait

A Log Bait deck for Retro Royale in Clash Royale (Image via Supercell) — A strategic Log Bait deck for Retro Royale in Clash Royale (Image via Supercell)

Cannon (3 Elixir)
Dart Goblin (3 Elixir)
Goblin Barrel (3 Elixir)
Goblin Gang (3 Elixir)
Ice Spirit (1 Elixir)
Knight (3 Elixir)
Princess (3 Elixir)
The Log (2 Elixir)

This Log Bait deck focuses on baiting your opponent’s spell cards, allowing you to deal damage with other low-cost troops. By making clever plays with cards like Dart Goblin, Goblin Gang, Goblin Barrel, or Princess, players can draw out the Log or similar spells, subsequently applying pressure on enemy towers.

Defensively, Knight, Cannon, and Ice Spirit contribute to holding off enemy pushes while granting valuable time for other troops to inflict damage.

2) X-Bow/Rocket Cycle

X-Bow and Rocket cycle deck for Retro Royale in Clash Royale (Image via Supercell) — X-Bow and Rocket cycle deck (Image via Supercell)

Ice Wizard (3 Elixir)
Knight (3 Elixir)
Rocket (6 Elixir)
Skeletons (1 Elixir)
Tesla (4 Elixirs)
The Log (2 Elixir)
Tornado (3 Elixir)
X-Bow (6 Elixir)

This versatile deck allows players to choose between deploying the X-Bow for consistent tower damage or employing the Rocket for quick bursts of damage. The Knight and Tesla serve as effective defenders, redirecting and delaying enemy attacks.

Skeletons, The Log, and Tornado provide necessary support, assisting you in cycling back to your X-Bow or Rocket efficiently.

3) Giant Beatdown with Double Prince

Giant beatdown deck with double Prince (Image via Supercell) — Giant beatdown deck featuring double Prince (Image via Supercell)

Dark Prince (4 Elixir)
Electro Wizard (4 Elixir)
Fireball (4 Elixir)
Giant (5 Elixir)
Mega Minion (3 Elixir)
Mines (3 Elixir)
Prince (5 Elixir)
Zap (2 Elixirs)

This deck emphasizes creating a formidable push using the Giant as the front line. Supporting cards like Electro Wizard and Zap are crucial for countering potential Inferno threats while allowing the Giant to reach the tower.

If an all-out push fails, players can resort to Fireball and Miner cycles to gradually chip away at enemy towers while utilizing the Giant defensively.

4) X-Bow Cycle

X-Bow is used in many Retro Royale decks (image via Supercell) — X-Bow strategy in Retro Royale decks (Image via Supercell)

Archers (3 Elixir)
Fireball (4 Elixir)
Ice Spirit (1 Elixir)
Knight (3 Elixir)
Skeletons (1 Elixir)
Tesla (4 Elixirs)
The Log (2 Elixir)
X-Bow (6 Elixir)

This straightforward deck is designed for frequent X-Bow deployment to maintain control over tower damage. With several low-cost cards such as Archers, Ice Spirit, Log, and Skeletons, players can cycle back to the X-Bow quickly, placing ongoing pressure on their opponent.

In case direct targeting becomes challenging, players can utilize Fireball with cycle strategies to exert influence over the battlefield.

5) Mega Knight Beatdown

A Mega Knight beatdown deck for Retro Royale in Clash Royale (Image via Supercell) — Aggressive Mega Knight beatdown deck (Image via Supercell)

Bats (2 Elixir)
Goblin Gang (3 Elixir)
Inferno Dragon (4 Elixir)
Mega Knight (7 Elixir)
Mines (3 Elixir)
Skeleton Barrel (3 Elixir)
Spear Goblins (2 Elixir)
Zap (2 Elixirs)

This powerful deck focuses on utilizing Mega Knight as the primary attack force. With Zap functioning as the sole spell, players can manage lethal threats like Inferno Towers and Dragons effectively. Additionally, deploying Miner or Skeleton Barrel can provide steady damage on enemy towers.

These are the top deck recommendations for players participating in Retro Royale in Clash Royale. Choose the one that suits your strategy best and enjoy reliving the classic gameplay!

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