Can Barbarians Counter Pekka?
P.E.K.K.A, one of the most feared cards in Clash Royale, can be a challenging opponent to face, especially when countered by the right deck. Barbarians, a common card in many decks, are often asked if they can counter Pekka effectively. In this article, we will dive into the answer and provide some tips and strategies for using Barbarians against P.E.K.K.A.
Answer: Yes, Barbarians can counter Pekka, but it requires a specific strategy.
What makes P.E.K.K.A tough to counter?
- High damage per second (DPS) of 1000+
- Long-range attacks with an initial hit and subsequent melee attacks
- High hitpoints (HP) for a tank unit, with 1800 base HP
To counter Pekka effectively, you’ll need to:
- Minimize damage from her ranged attacks
- Use low-HP, high-movement cards to avoid melee attacks
- Focus on sustained damage with a lot of chips, rather than trying to burst her down
Strategies for using Barbarians against P.E.K.K.A:
1. Use the Right Barbarians Composition
To counter P.E.K.K.A with Barbarians, you’ll need to:
- Have at least 2-3 Low-HP, high-movement units like Spear Goblins or Goblins to keep distance and chip away at her HP.
- Pair Barbarians with Units that can kite P.E.K.K.A, such as Arrows, Musketeers, or Ice Spirits.
2. Protect Your Barbarians with Supporting Units
- Skeletons, Ice Spirits, or Witch can distract P.E.K.K.A and allow your Barbarians to deal damage while avoiding her attacks.
- Use units with decent crowd control, like Prince or Ice Queen, to hold her off while your Barbarians heal or chip away at her HP.
3. Positioning and Movement
- Keep your Barbarians mobile, moving back and forth to avoid melee attacks while chipping away at P.E.K.K.A.
- Dodge P.E.K.K.A’s melee attacks whenever possible and move out of range after a few swings.
- Try to get above her if possible to reduce damage taken from ranged attacks.
When should you not use Barbarians against P.E.K.K.A?
- Against P.E.K.K.A’s more aggressive players who can get too close or pin them down.
- When the enemy player is using an overpowered Pekka variant (e.g., one with high-range arrows or poison).
- When facing multiple high-HP, high-mobility cards on the board that can harass your Barbarians.
In conclusion, Barbarians can indeed counter Pekka effectively if you understand the specific strategies required to minimize her damage output. By following the guidelines mentioned above and adjusting your composition accordingly, you’ll be well-prepared to face this fearsome card on the battlefield.
Some notable units to counter P.E.K.K.A:
- Spear Goblins
- Goblins
- Minions
- Skeleton Army
- Fire Spirits