🔹 Introduction to Valkyrie and Her Role in Clash Royale
Valkyrie is one of the most versatile mini-tank and splash damage units in Clash Royale. With her 360-degree spinning attack, she excels at eliminating swarm units like Skeleton Army, Goblin Gang, and Barbarians. She is a staple card in many decks, serving both offensive and defensive roles.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything about Valkyrie, including her best decks, counters, strategies, and tips to dominate the arena!
🔹 Who is Valkyrie in Clash Royale?
🛡️ Basic Stats (Tournament Standard – Level 11)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Elixir Cost | 4 |
| Hitpoints (HP) | 2323 |
| Damage per Swing | 476 |
| Hit Speed | 1.6 sec |
| Speed | Medium |
| Target | Ground |
| Range | Melee |
📝 Overview
- Valkyrie is a ground-only troop that deals area damage around her.
- She is an excellent counter to swarms and provides solid defense against Hog Rider, Miner, and Bridge Spam decks.
- She fits well into control, beatdown, and hybrid decks.
🔹 Valkyrie’s Strengths and Weaknesses
✔️ Strengths
✅ Excellent against swarms – Takes out Skeleton Army, Goblins, and Archers in one swing.
✅ Tanky for her cost – Can soak up decent damage while dealing area damage.
✅ Great on defense – Easily counters Hog Rider, Miner, and Graveyard decks.
✅ Versatile in multiple decks – Works well in Giant, Royal Giant, and Control decks.
❌ Weaknesses
🚫 Only targets ground units – Weak against Air decks (Lava Hound, Balloon, Minions).
🚫 Struggles against ranged troops – Musketeer, Magic Archer, and Electro Wizard can take her down from a distance.
🚫 Can be kited – Smart opponents can pull Valkyrie away using Ice Golem or buildings.
🔹 Best Decks with Valkyrie
🔥 1. Hog Valkyrie Cycle Deck
- Cards: Hog Rider, Valkyrie, Musketeer, Ice Spirit, Cannon, Fireball, Log, Skeletons
- Playstyle: Cycle quickly, defend with Valkyrie, and counter-push with Hog Rider.
💥 2. Valkyrie Graveyard Control Deck
- Cards: Graveyard, Valkyrie, Baby Dragon, Poison, Tombstone, Ice Wizard, Tornado, Skeleton King
- Playstyle: Use Valkyrie for defense, counter-push with Graveyard + Poison combo.
⚡ 3. Valkyrie Royal Giant Deck
- Cards: Royal Giant, Valkyrie, Lightning, Electro Wizard, Furnace, Mega Minion, Goblin Gang, Log
- Playstyle: Defend with Valkyrie, build a strong Royal Giant push behind her.
🔹 How to Use Valkyrie Effectively?
- Defensive Placement: Place Valkyrie in the middle to absorb and eliminate swarm attacks.
- Counter-Push Strategy: After defending, pair her with Hog Rider or Miner for a strong counter-attack.
- Bridge Spam Defense: Valkyrie can shut down Bandit, Battle Ram, and Royal Ghost effectively.
- Tornado Combo: Use Tornado to pull troops together, then let Valkyrie destroy them!
🔹 Best Counters Against Valkyrie
| Card | Why it Works? |
|---|---|
| P.E.K.K.A | Melts Valkyrie in 2-3 hits |
| Musketeer | Ranged attacks keep her at bay |
| Inferno Tower | Burns Valkyrie down before she reaches the tower |
| Electro Wizard | Stuns and slows down Valkyrie’s attack speed |
| Air Units (Baby Dragon, Minions) | Valkyrie can’t target them |
🔹 Valkyrie vs. Other Mini-Tank Cards
| Card | Valkyrie Wins Against | Valkyrie Loses To |
|---|---|---|
| Knight | Can easily defeat Knight | Struggles against high DPS units |
| Mini P.E.K.K.A | Counters swarms better | Mini P.E.K.K.A deals higher single-target damage |
| Dark Prince | Both deal splash damage | Dark Prince has a charge ability |
🔹 Is Valkyrie a Good Card in the Current Meta?
✅ YES! Valkyrie remains one of the strongest mini-tanks, especially in mid-ladder and challenges.
✅ Great defensive utility and versatile in different decks.
❌ Struggles against air-heavy decks like Lava Hound + Balloon.
🔹 FAQs
1. Is Valkyrie better than Knight?
🔹 Yes, Valkyrie is better at splash damage, while Knight is cheaper and better for single-target defense.
2. Can Valkyrie counter Hog Rider?
🔹 Yes, but a building (like Cannon) is more reliable for stopping Hog Rider completely.
3. What is the best support card for Valkyrie?
🔹 Tornado is a great spell to pair with her for maximum area damage.
4. Should I upgrade Valkyrie?
🔹 Yes! Valkyrie is a top-tier defensive card in Clash Royale.
🔹 Conclusion
Valkyrie is a powerful defensive troop in Clash Royale, offering high durability and strong splash damage. She is an excellent counter to swarm units, bridge spam decks, and ground pushes. However, she struggles against ranged troops and air units.
