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By GamGem ResearchLast updated 24 Oct 2026

Balance:Goblin Machine was last changed on Aug 4, 2026 (August Balance Changes, rework).

Card overview

Goblin Machine — Clash Royale card art (Supercell Fan Kit)
Unofficial guide · Card · Checked Oct 24, 2026

Goblin Machine Clash Royale card

5 elixirLegendaryTroopMeleeGround only
Goblin Machine is a 5-elixir legendary troop. In ranked battles of top Path of Legends players (Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026) it was in 0.1% of deck-sides and won 47.5% ±7.2 of its 183 uses. It ranks #116 of 123 battle cards by win rate and #122 by use rate in our counts.
Source: official card list, checked Oct 24, 2026 · rates counted Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 (n 108,336 battles)

How much Goblin Machine is played

Usage rate 0%
Win rate 48%

±7.2 pp · n 183 uses

Crown rate Sample27%
Avg elixir cost4.1
Decks counted1

Goblin Machine's latest balance change

rework
  • +40%Rocket Travel Speed250 → 350
  • +43%Rocket Hitspeed3.5sec → 5sec
  • +9%Melee Damage212 → 232
  • +5%Hitpoints2150 → 2265
Official notes · Aug 4, 2026 · August Balance Changes
All balance changes

Cards that work with Goblin Machine

Top decks using Goblin Machine1 counted

All decks

Evidence

Battles183
Win rate47.5% ±7.2
Δ WR vs last patch+0.6%Sample
ConfidenceLow

Optimal and learnable picks

Optimal pick
Barbarians
51.1% win rate ±1.1
Learnable option
Prince
50.9% win rate ±1.2

Goblin Machine level stats

DamageDPSRocket Launcher DamageRocket Launcher Crown Tower DamageRocket Launcher Damage per SecondHit speedSpeed
91,777175145251126711.20 smedium
11standard2,150212176304152861.20 smedium
132,6022572143681841051.20 smedium
142,8622822354052021151.20 smedium
163,4633412844902451401.20 smedium

Ground only · Melee · medium speed · hits every 1.2 s · deploys in 1 s. Level 11 is the tournament standard.

Card statistics and mechanics: Clash Royale Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 — Wiki page “Goblin Machine”, revision of 2026-08-14. Figures reformatted, wording ours.

Upgrade impact(9 → 16)

Hitpoints↑ 95%
Damage↑ 95%
DPS↑ 96%
Overall impact
Balance history (all patches)
  • Aug 4, 2026 · rework: Rocket Travel Speed 250 → 350, Rocket Hitspeed 3.5sec → 5sec, Melee Damage 212 → 232, Hitpoints 2150 → 2265
  • Oct 24, 2025 · nerf: Rocket Damage 391 → 304, Hitpoints 2304 → 2150
Does it hold in other forms?
  • Base card: Always available. Counted: 47.5% ±7.2 over 183 uses.
  • Evolution: Not flagged in the official card list.
  • Hero: Not flagged in the official card list.
Same job, other cards
  • Rascals · 5 elixir · troop · Ground · same cost
  • Barbarians · 5 elixir · troop · Ground · same cost
  • Ronin · 5 elixir · troop · Ground · same cost
  • Prince · 5 elixir · troop · Ground · same cost
Quick answers
How much elixir does Goblin Machine cost?
Goblin Machine costs 5 elixir (official card list).
What rarity is Goblin Machine?
Goblin Machine is legendary (official card list).
Does Goblin Machine have an Evolution?
No Evolution is flagged in the official card list.
Does Goblin Machine have a Hero form?
No Hero form is flagged in the official card list.
What level range does Goblin Machine have?
Levels 9 to 16 on the unified scale (community wiki).
What are Goblin Machine's stats at level 11?
2,150 hitpoints and 212 damage (community wiki).
What are Goblin Machine's stats at level 16?
3,463 hitpoints and 341 damage (community wiki).
What is Goblin Machine's win rate?
47.5% ±7.2 over 183 uses in ranked battles of top Path of Legends players, Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026. Counted by GamGem, not an official statistic.
Which deck does best with Goblin Machine?
Skeleton Army, Night Witch, Electro Dragon, Elixir Golem, Skeleton King, Goblin Machine, Arrows, Lightning won 44.1% over 34 counted uses.
Was Goblin Machine changed in a balance update?
Yes, last on Aug 4, 2026 (August Balance Changes): rework, Rocket Travel Speed 250 → 350, Rocket Hitspeed 3.5sec → 5sec, Melee Damage 212 → 232, Hitpoints 2150 → 2265.
Is Goblin Machine a good card right now?
It ranks #116 of 123 battle cards by win rate and #122 by use rate in our counts. Counted from 183 uses in ranked battles of top Path of Legends players, Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026; a rank is a place in that sample, not an official tier.

Data window

Mode: Ranked 1v1Facts checked: Oct 24, 2026Rank range: top Path of Legends playersSample size: 108,336 battlesTime frame: Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026

Counted by GamGem from 108,336 ranked 1v1 battles of top Path of Legends players, 1 Sep – 24 Oct 2026. A sample, ± is the 95 % interval in percentage points — not official Supercell statistics.

Card statistics and mechanics: Clash Royale Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 — Wiki page “Goblin Machine”, revision of 2026-08-14. Figures reformatted, wording ours.

Card, arena and character art: Supercell Fan Kit (fankit.supercell.com), shown unchanged. Fan Kit · Fan Content Policy

Fan-made; not affiliated with or endorsed by Supercell.