Bomber

Bomber is a Common troop that costs 2 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 53.4% win rate with a 6.8% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is performing well in the current meta. At just 2 elixir, Bomber is one of the cheapest cards in the game, making it ideal for fast-cycling decks that need to rotate quickly back to their win condition. At 6.8% usage, Bomber appears in roughly one out of every 14 decks you face, making it important to understand its strengths and how to play around it.

Bomber functions as a cheap cycle card and utility troop. Its low cost allows you to rotate through your deck quickly, getting back to your win condition faster than your opponent. Use it to distract single-targeting units, chip at the tower, or kite troops to the opposite lane. Despite its low cost, smart placement of Bomber can generate significant elixir advantages. In cycle decks, knowing when to play Bomber in the back versus at the bridge is what separates ladder climbers from stuck players.

Bomber performs especially well against Hog Rider (68.7% win rate) and Skeletons (65.0% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Royal Ghost, Valkyrie. These strong matchups mean Bomber thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Balloon (42.3% loss rate) and Valkyrie (39.4% loss rate) — these are Bomber's toughest matchups. Cards like Royal Ghost, Skeletons also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Bomber's weaknesses.