How to Counter-Push in Clash Royale Ranked Matches

In Clash Royale ranked matches, a counter-push begins when one of your defenders survives an exchange and can continue toward the opponent’s side. Before adding support, check the unit’s health and how much elixir you can keep available to defend the next attack.

Decide whether to support the surviving unit

1. Check which of your troops are still on the field after defending.
2. Consider whether a surviving troop has enough health to remain a threat.
3. Check your available elixir. If supporting the troop would leave you unable to respond to another attack, hold back.
4. If you can afford the support while preserving a defense, add a unit that helps the surviving troop pressure the opponent.

The draft identifies Musketeer, Wizard, and high-health tanks as possible surviving defenders. Their usefulness depends on the situation; the supplied material does not establish a universally best support card or push.

Keep track of the opponent’s cards

Note which cards your opponent has already played. If a card they rely on to stop your push is out of their hand, that may affect your decision to apply pressure. It does not guarantee that the push will connect, so keep enough elixir to defend.

If you are behind on elixir, do not force a counter-push. Focus on defending and wait for a safer opportunity to attack.