Tornado

Tornado is a Epic spell that costs 3 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 54.5% win rate with a 17.2% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is performing well in the current meta. Costing 3 elixir, Tornado sits in the mid-range bracket where versatility matters most. This cost allows it to fit into both cycle-oriented and heavier deck compositions. With over 17% usage, you will face Tornado frequently on ladder, so learning both how to play it and how to counter it is essential for climbing trophies.

As a spell, Tornado provides area damage or utility that can swing battles in your favor. Spells excel at clearing swarms, finishing off weakened towers, and resetting enemy troops. The key to maximizing Tornado's value is patience — wait for your opponent to cluster units or commit to a push before deploying it. Good spell timing separates average players from top ladder competitors. In overtime, saving Tornado for predictive plays on the enemy tower can secure wins that seem out of reach.

Tornado performs especially well against Arrows (65.0% win rate) and The Log (64.0% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Barbarian Barrel, Fireball. These strong matchups mean Tornado thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Fireball (41.7% loss rate) and Barbarian Barrel (39.1% loss rate) — these are Tornado's toughest matchups. Cards like Vines, The Log also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Tornado's weaknesses.