Experimenting and Iterating

Building the right deck in Clash Royale is not a one-time task. It requires a process of experimentation and iteration to fine-tune your deck and optimize its performance. By applying what you?ve previously learned regarding deck-building, you should be able to create your own personal deck.

Use what you have

Building a successful deck starts with utilizing the cards you already possess. While it's tempting to chase after the latest and most powerful cards, it's essential to invest in leveling up the cards you already have. Focus on upgrading the cards that align with your preferred deck archetype and playstyle. By maximizing the potential of your existing cards, you can create a strong foundation for your deck.

Counterexample: Immediately wanting to upgrade cards from a different archetype instead of focusing on cards related to what you are using. In the end, it hinders progress especially as a F2P when wanting to max a deck, especially since levelling up cards require lots of resources and time.

Research other decks

Don't be afraid to seek inspiration from other decks. Researching and analyzing pre-made decks can provide valuable insights into effective card combinations, win conditions, and synergies. Take note of successful deck compositions used by top players or popular decks in the meta. By understanding how these decks work, you can gain a deeper understanding of effective strategies and adapt them to fit your playstyle.

Counterexample: Not wanting to look at external deck sources due to it being ?not original?. There is no rule that says it is not allowed to use people?s decks, especially since websites like royaleapi.com exists. Learn the deck and if desired, put your own twist into it.

Assure whether a card can be used on the deck

While experimentation is an important part of deck-building, it's crucial to evaluate whether a card fits well within your deck's overall strategy. Consider the role of each card and how it contributes to your win conditions or defensive capabilities. Assess its synergy with other cards in the deck and its potential impact on elixir efficiency. Avoid adding cards simply for novelty or personal preference; instead, focus on cards that enhance the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and synergy of your deck.

Counterexample: Adding cards to your deck without considering the negative effects to it. Like adding Electro Giant and PEKKA in the same deck without realizing that those are both elixir heavy cards that tank damage and would no way be cohesive in the same deck.  

Never change your card levelling priorities

It's important to set priorities for card leveling to allocate your resources efficiently. Stick to your planned leveling strategy and avoid easily being swayed by online trends or sudden changes in the meta. While it's good to branch out and level up related cards to expand your options, maintain a consistent focus on your core set of cards. This approach ensures that your deck remains strong and that you can adapt to different situations without compromising the strength of your main cards. So always be certain from the start of your account on what kind of deck you want to play

Counterexample: Suddenly levelling up a card from an entirely unrelated archetype. Like suddenly levelling up Golem or Baby Dragon as a player who uses Hog Rider. In this case, it is much better to focus on building, cycle, and spell cards mostly seen in Hog Rider decks in order for all of your cards to have a purpose.

Adapt your deck based on the meta

The meta in Clash Royale is constantly evolving, and it's crucial to adapt your deck to stay competitive. Pay attention to the popular decks, strategies, and card trends in the current meta. If you notice specific cards or deck archetypes dominating the meta, consider making adjustments to your deck to counter those trends. You can modify your support cards, spells, or even defensive structures without changing your core win conditions. This adaptability allows you to stay ahead of the competition and increase your chances of success.

Counterexample: Using a deck that does not do well on the current meta. If you?re a Sparky user and your opponents keep using Electro Dragon, it might be better to change your support card to cards like Phoenix or Mega Minion in order to keep up with your opponents despite the disadvantage.

It is important to choose cards carefully and always consider if the deck can keep up with the meta, or if the cards are able to synergize well. To prove a point and for entertainment purposes, B-rad experimented with unusual decks with it gaining some wins due to the matchup advantage and shock factor, and mostly losses due to its inefficiency:

?????????????Notably, these principles are mostly applicable when creating a ?ladder? deck while starting out with non-maxed cards. By incorporating these principles into your deck-building process, you can make the most of the cards you have, allowing you to be more mindful on how you can create your own deck. Remember, deck-building is a dynamic process that requires experimentation, adaptation, and continuous improvement. Through research, analysis, and thoughtful card selection, you can create a well-rounded and formidable deck in Clash Royale.