Witch

Witch is a Epic troop that costs 5 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 54.3% win rate with a 3.3% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is viable and balanced in competitive play. At 5 elixir, Witch is a significant investment that demands careful timing. Playing it at the wrong moment can leave you vulnerable to punish plays, but its impact when used correctly is substantial. While Witch is not the most common pick at 3.3% usage, players who do run it tend to know its matchups well, so being prepared for it gives you an advantage.

Witch serves as a heavy anchor troop that can dominate the battlefield when supported properly. High-cost troops like this demand that you build pushes carefully, usually from the back during single elixir. Its presence on the board forces your opponent to commit significant resources to defend, creating opportunities for your support units to deal damage. In double elixir, Witch truly shines — the increased elixir generation lets you stack support behind it for overwhelming pushes.

Witch performs especially well against Knight (62.5% win rate) and Battle Ram (60.7% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Valkyrie, Royal Ghost. These strong matchups mean Witch thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.

Watch out for Royal Ghost (45.6% loss rate) and Valkyrie (42.3% loss rate) — these are Witch's toughest matchups. Cards like Skeleton Army, Battle Ram also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Witch's weaknesses.