Best Ranked Decks in Clash Royale (September 2025)

In this guide, we'll look at the best meta decks you can use for Ranked Mode in Clash Royale!

Clash Royale Best Decks Ranked
We've put together the best decks you can use in Clash Royale. | © Supercell

Two main factors decide how well you perform in Clash Royale's Ranked mode: skill and a good deck.

Now, skill is something that you pick up over time. But decks, well, decks are something you can instantly pick up. If you know which decks to use, you could be looking at a string of consecutive wins – that is, if you have the skill.

With that in mind, we've put together the best decks that you can currently use in Ranked mode, otherwise known as the Path of Legends. They're powerful, dynamic, and offer various answers to your opponent at any stage of the game.

Related: Best Ways to Get Free Gems in Clash Royale

Best Clash Royale Decks for Ranked Mode

Baby Dragon Evolution Clash Royale
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Each meta has its fair share of powerful cards and decks that best fit it. For now, Clash Royale is in the midst of Season 75, where Vines and the Baby Dragon Evolution were introduced. A novel set of balance changes was also implemented at the start of the season.

To help you figure out how decks work in the current meta, we have listed the cards you'll need and the deck's average Elixir cost. Here's a look at all of the best decks for Ranked Mode in Clash Royale:

Deck NameCardsAverage Elixir Cost
Miner Balloon Musketeer Cycle Musketeer Evolution, Skeletons Evolution, Balloon, Barbarian Barrel, Bomb Tower, Giant Snowball, Ice Golem, and Miner2.9

Evo Dart Goblin Bait Cycle

Dart Goblin Evolution, Goblin Barrel Evolution, Cannon, Goblin Gang, Ice Spirit, Knight, Princess, and The Log

2.6

Double Elixir Balloon FreezeElectro Dragon Evolution, Lumberjack Evolution, Balloon, Barbarian Barrel, Bowler, Freeze, Inferno Dragon, and Tornado

4

Goblin Cage Evolution Splash GraveyardGoblin Cage Evolution, Knight Evolution, Baby Dragon, Barbarian Barrel, Graveyard, Ice Wizard, Poison, and Tornado

3.5

GobGiant Sparky Elite Barbarians

Goblin Giant Evolution, Zap Evolution, Dark Prince, Electro Wizard, Elite Barbarians, Heal Spirit, Rage, and Sparky

3.9

Royal Giant Ghost CycleRoyal Giant Evolution, Hunter Evolution, Fisherman, Electro Spirit, Lightning, Royal Ghost, Skeletons, and The Log3.1
Witch Evolution Goblin Hunt Graveyard

Knight Evolution, Witch Evolution, Barbarian Barrel, Goblin Hut, Graveyard, Ice Wizard, Poison, and Skeletons

3.4
Vines Baby Dragon Evolution Poison

Baby Dragon Evolution, Knight Evolution, Barbarian Barrel, Goblin Hut, Graveyard, Ice Wizard, Poison, and Vines

3.5

These decks have been optimized by the many players who run these decks. However, if you feel like certain cards don't meet your playing styles, then adjust them accordingly.

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