How to Dominate Clash Royale with the Evolved Bomber and Mortar Cycle Deck

To dominate the current Clash Royale meta, you must master high-pressure cycle decks that utilize Evolved cards for chip damage. By incorporating the Evolved Bomber and the Mortar, you can force your opponents to overcommit elixir, creating openings for decisive counter-pushes. This guide explores the specific card synergies and tactical sequences required to maintain a flawless win streak by punishing slow-building decks with relentless, low-cost offensive rotations.

The Core Strategy: Why the Evolved Bomber and Mortar Work

The strength of this deck lies in its dual-threat nature. The Mortar provides a constant, looming threat that forces the opponent to spend elixir at the bridge, while the Evolved Bomber provides the splash damage necessary to bypass traditional swarm defenses.

The "brainless" aspect of this deck refers to its ease of cycle; because your average elixir cost is low, you are rarely caught without a counter. Your primary goal is to force the opponent into an uncomfortable rhythm. By playing the Mortar at the bridge, you dictate the pace. If the opponent ignores it, they take massive tower damage. If they defend, they often clump their units, allowing the Evolved Bomber’s bouncing projectile to extract massive value.

Maximizing the Evolved Bomber's Offensive Potential

The Evolved Bomber is the centerpiece of this high-win-rate deck because its bouncing projectile grants unparalleled value against clustered defensive units. Unlike a standard Bomber, the evolved version allows you to chip away at the enemy Princess Tower even when the opponent deploys troops to protect it. You should prioritize cycling back to the Evolved Bomber as quickly as possible to ensure that every offensive push features its enhanced area-of-effect damage.

When deploying the Evolved Bomber, timing is critical. Use it in conjunction with a tank or as a reactive play when the opponent plays a ground swarm behind their tower. Because the projectile bounces, it punishes players who rely on static defensive placements like the Cannon or Tombstone. If your opponent tries to block the bounce with a high-health unit, you have already extracted significant value by forcing an elixir trade that favors your lower-cost cycle.

Leveraging the Mortar for Lane Control

The Mortar serves as both your primary win condition and a vital defensive structure. In this deck, the goal is not necessarily to lock the Mortar onto the tower for a long duration, but to use it to force the opponent into a defensive reaction.

The Bridge-Plant vs. Defensive-Plant

• The Bridge-Plant: Use this when you have a slight elixir advantage or know the opponent is low on cards. It forces an immediate reaction. If they drop a tank to distract it, follow up with your support troops behind the Mortar.
• The Defensive-Plant: If you find yourself behind in elixir or facing a heavy beatdown push, place the Mortar in the center of your arena. This allows it to kite incoming enemy tanks while providing consistent damage against support troops. Mastering this transition is the difference between a successful siege and a wasted five-elixir investment.

Optimizing the Cycle with Low-Cost Support

A successful cycle deck relies on maintaining a low average elixir cost to keep your opponent constantly reacting to your threats. Cards like the Knight, Skeletons, and Archers are essential for defending against high-damage pushes while being cheap enough to recycle your win conditions. If your hand becomes clogged with high-cost cards, use Skeletons or your cheapest spell to filter your deck and reach your Evolved Bomber or Mortar again.

• Knight: Use as a secondary tank to absorb damage while your Mortar or Bomber deals damage from the backline. It is your most reliable defensive anchor.
• Skeletons: Deploy these to distract heavy-hitters like the P.E.K.K.A or Prince, effectively stalling them for minimal cost.
• Archers: Utilize them for air-to-ground coverage, especially when your opponent attempts to counter your Mortar with flying units like Mega Minions or Bats.

Managing Defensive Trade-offs and Limitations

While this deck excels at constant pressure, it has specific limitations regarding "beatdown" archetypes. If an opponent builds a massive push behind a Golem or Electro Giant, your cycle must focus on defensive stalling rather than aggressive bridge-planting. You must identify when to sacrifice a tower or accept minor damage to ensure your counter-push is strong enough to overwhelm the opponent's weakened defensive lineup.

Avoid the temptation to over-extend your elixir when your opponent has a "big spell" like Lightning or Rocket ready. If you notice your opponent holding a heavy spell, space your units out so they cannot gain value by hitting your tower and your support troops simultaneously. By forcing the opponent to use their heavy spell on a single troop or a lone Mortar, you reset the cycle and regain the advantage for your next offensive wave.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many players struggle with this deck because they treat the Mortar as a static defensive building rather than an offensive tool. Here are the most common pitfalls:

1. Over-committing at the Bridge: Never place your Mortar if you don't have enough elixir to support it with at least one defensive unit (like a Knight or Archers) if the opponent counter-pushes.
2. Neglecting the Evolved Bomber's Bounce: Players often play the Bomber as a standard troop. Always wait for the opponent to place a building or unit near their tower so you can trigger the bounce effect.
3. Panic Cycling: Don't cycle just for the sake of cycling. If you have a solid defensive board, hold your cards. Only burn your cycle cards when you are actively trying to reach your Evolved Bomber for a specific push.

Conclusion: Mastering the Flow

To reach a high win rate with this Clash Royale deck, you must play with a mindset of "controlled aggression." The deck is built to survive, and by surviving, you naturally wear down the opponent's tower. Focus on maintaining a tight cycle, using the Mortar as a defensive kiting tool when necessary, and waiting for the exact moment the Evolved Bomber can secure that final chip damage. With practice, you will find that your opponents struggle to maintain their own structure against your relentless, low-cost rotations.