State of the Meta - Popular Cards on the Path of Legends (Ranked Mode) in October Season 2022
We look at the last decks played by the Top 1000 players and find out what they used most.
infovis stats metaThe October 2022 season has just finished and we now have fresh new stats from Top Ranked (Path of Legends).
In this post, we’ll first take a look at cards that perform well, then we provide representitive decks with those cards — so that you’ll also be able to maximize your chance of breaking your own personal best.
At the end of the post, we have provided the raw data we used to create these charts, and a link to all of the decks used in this analysis.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Best Cards Top 1000
- Best Cards Top 200
- Analysis: Win Conditions
- Compare with previous season
- October Season Top 1000
- August Season Top 1000
- No Win-Con
- Most Popular Cards
- Troops
- Spells
- Decks
- Skeleton King Graveyard
- Monk Graveyard
- Giant Graveyard Archer Queen
- RG Monk Phoenix
- RG Monk Phoenix Fishboy
- RG SK MW Phoenix
- RG SK Fishboy Phoenix
- EGolem Phoenix Spam
- Mortar Miner Poison
- Mortar Rocket
- Electro Giant Mirror Phoenix
- Ram Rider with Monk and Phoenix
- LJ Monk Phoenix Ram Rider
- More Decks
- Data Top 1000
- Data Top 200
Introduction
You can use our Cards section to observe card usage throughout the season. For analyses in this series, we focus specifically on the last deck that the players use to complete their season. It goes hand-in-hand with our Leaderboard Decks feature. Or more specifically, these are the cards from the Season 2022-10 Leaderboard Decks.
As with previous analysis, we have provided data for both Top 1000 and Top 200 because some of the professional players prefer to see Top 200 results while we feel that Top 1000 provide a more holistic view of the meta.
Best Cards Top 1000
Best Cards Top 200
Analysis: Win Conditions
For the October season, both Graveyard and Royal Giant are the the most popular win-condition choices for the best players. Having just almost half of RG and GY’s popularity, Hog Rider, Electro Giant, Miner (Control), Balloon and Mortar are all top picks for players in their final battle of the season.
Compare with previous season
When comparing last season’s top picks with the meta just two months ago, we see a sharp return of Elixir Golem, with Lava Hound moving completely out of the meta. EGolem’s rise in the meta is a direct result of having strong synergy with the newly released Phoenix. Despite having an emergency nerf just a week ago, this bird continues to dominate, owing possibly to her slow flying speed and thus allowing players to build a very big push, especially when played behind an EGolem that’s healed by the Battle Healer.
October Season Top 1000
August Season Top 1000
No Win-Con
The two S-Tier new cards — Monk and Phoenix — have been so popular among players that some in fact finished the season playing Monk Phoenix Cycle. We observed similar trends in previously released cards that were overly strong upon release — release versions of Night Witch, Royal Recruit came to mind. Cards are clearly overpowered if you can win games simply by sticking them into your deck, then add Mirror + Clone + Pump + bunch of cycle cards. Something is very wrong with these cards especially since neither were designed to be win conditions. Take note — we suspect that nerfs should be incoming!
Most Popular Cards
Troops
How strong is the bird? Very. Out of the Top 200 decks, a whopping 152 (76%) of them carry the Phoenix. The Monk is comparatively more balanced (and requires synergy), and is the second most popular card at 79/200 (39.5%).
Miner Control sees a rebirth in the meta — with many players using both Monk and Phoenix as support cards for Miner decks. Goblins also see a much increase in usage mostly due to a recent buff, which bumped the unit count from 3 to 4.
The sharp-eyed reader will note that we included only 14 Miners in our Top 200 Win Condition usage chart, compared to 46 presented here. This is because in the Win Condition chart, only 14 of them were used as Win Condition — with the rest being used as support for other Win Condition, e.g. Balloon and Mortar. See Change of Methodology in our previous post if you wish to refresh your memory.
Spells
Fireball continues to be the number one spells, though its spotlight is diminished somewhat by the rise of Poison — likely because of its synergy with the popular Graveyard and as a direct counter to it.
The Log remains as the top choice for small spells. Tornado is also at the very top. There is no surprises here as both spells do something unique that no other cards can.
Decks
And now, here are some very representative decks that we have been seeing in the meta all seasons long. If you want to get the most up-to-date meta decks to play, use our Deck Search and filter time period by 1 day.
Skeleton King Graveyard
Monk Graveyard
Giant Graveyard Archer Queen
RG Monk Phoenix
Lucas’ own creation. Somewhat off-meta but that’s why he’s the number one player — playing something unpredictable often win you the game if you know how to build decks properly
RG Monk Phoenix Fishboy
This is the more popular version, using the buffed Goblins and Fisherman.
The Fireball version is popular also.
RG SK MW Phoenix
RG SK Fishboy Phoenix
EGolem Phoenix Spam
These decks find success in lower ranges of the Path of Legends, but there are still 10 variations of them on Top 200. All of them carry Phoenix. Many carry Mirror and Rage.
Mortar Miner Poison
Mortar Rocket
Electro Giant Mirror Phoenix
Ram Rider with Monk and Phoenix
LJ Monk Phoenix Ram Rider
More Decks
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Data Top 1000
card | count | ratio | pc | total |
---|---|---|---|---|
phoenix | 587 | 0.587 | 58.70% | 1000 |
the-log | 418 | 0.418 | 41.80% | 1000 |
tornado | 310 | 0.31 | 31.00% | 1000 |
fireball | 271 | 0.271 | 27.10% | 1000 |
barbarian-barrel | 243 | 0.243 | 24.30% | 1000 |
monk | 230 | 0.23 | 23.00% | 1000 |
poison | 204 | 0.204 | 20.40% | 1000 |
skeleton-king | 185 | 0.185 | 18.50% | 1000 |
miner | 175 | 0.175 | 17.50% | 1000 |
skeletons | 170 | 0.17 | 17.00% | 1000 |
goblins | 166 | 0.166 | 16.60% | 1000 |
zappies | 146 | 0.146 | 14.60% | 1000 |
ice-spirit | 143 | 0.143 | 14.30% | 1000 |
graveyard | 141 | 0.141 | 14.10% | 1000 |
fisherman | 140 | 0.14 | 14.00% | 1000 |
royal-giant | 137 | 0.137 | 13.70% | 1000 |
tombstone | 130 | 0.13 | 13.00% | 1000 |
goblin-gang | 121 | 0.121 | 12.10% | 1000 |
elixir-collector | 119 | 0.119 | 11.90% | 1000 |
zap | 109 | 0.109 | 10.90% | 1000 |
mirror | 107 | 0.107 | 10.70% | 1000 |
skeleton-army | 104 | 0.104 | 10.40% | 1000 |
electro-dragon | 98 | 0.098 | 9.80% | 1000 |
lumberjack | 96 | 0.096 | 9.60% | 1000 |
mother-witch | 93 | 0.093 | 9.30% | 1000 |
lightning | 89 | 0.089 | 8.90% | 1000 |
executioner | 85 | 0.085 | 8.50% | 1000 |
royal-ghost | 85 | 0.085 | 8.50% | 1000 |
arrows | 84 | 0.084 | 8.40% | 1000 |
heal-spirit | 80 | 0.08 | 8.00% | 1000 |
valkyrie | 80 | 0.08 | 8.00% | 1000 |
cannon | 79 | 0.079 | 7.90% | 1000 |
bomb-tower | 76 | 0.076 | 7.60% | 1000 |
golden-knight | 75 | 0.075 | 7.50% | 1000 |
electro-spirit | 75 | 0.075 | 7.50% | 1000 |
ice-golem | 73 | 0.073 | 7.30% | 1000 |
hog-rider | 71 | 0.071 | 7.10% | 1000 |
archer-queen | 70 | 0.07 | 7.00% | 1000 |
rocket | 69 | 0.069 | 6.90% | 1000 |
balloon | 66 | 0.066 | 6.60% | 1000 |
mortar | 66 | 0.066 | 6.60% | 1000 |
electro-giant | 65 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 1000 |
bats | 65 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 1000 |
freeze | 64 | 0.064 | 6.40% | 1000 |
bomber | 60 | 0.06 | 6.00% | 1000 |
hunter | 59 | 0.059 | 5.90% | 1000 |
dart-goblin | 59 | 0.059 | 5.90% | 1000 |
elite-barbarians | 59 | 0.059 | 5.90% | 1000 |
ice-wizard | 56 | 0.056 | 5.60% | 1000 |
magic-archer | 55 | 0.055 | 5.50% | 1000 |
dark-prince | 55 | 0.055 | 5.50% | 1000 |
rage | 54 | 0.054 | 5.40% | 1000 |
bandit | 52 | 0.052 | 5.20% | 1000 |
knight | 50 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 1000 |
inferno-dragon | 49 | 0.049 | 4.90% | 1000 |
inferno-tower | 48 | 0.048 | 4.80% | 1000 |
golem | 47 | 0.047 | 4.70% | 1000 |
giant-snowball | 43 | 0.043 | 4.30% | 1000 |
royal-hogs | 43 | 0.043 | 4.30% | 1000 |
musketeer | 43 | 0.043 | 4.30% | 1000 |
earthquake | 42 | 0.042 | 4.20% | 1000 |
princess | 42 | 0.042 | 4.20% | 1000 |
wall-breakers | 41 | 0.041 | 4.10% | 1000 |
battle-healer | 40 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 1000 |
elixir-golem | 40 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 1000 |
three-musketeers | 40 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 1000 |
electro-wizard | 38 | 0.038 | 3.80% | 1000 |
tesla | 38 | 0.038 | 3.80% | 1000 |
fire-spirit | 37 | 0.037 | 3.70% | 1000 |
goblin-barrel | 37 | 0.037 | 3.70% | 1000 |
giant-skeleton | 36 | 0.036 | 3.60% | 1000 |
x-bow | 35 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 1000 |
archers | 34 | 0.034 | 3.40% | 1000 |
ram-rider | 32 | 0.032 | 3.20% | 1000 |
mega-knight | 32 | 0.032 | 3.20% | 1000 |
bowler | 32 | 0.032 | 3.20% | 1000 |
mini-pekka | 32 | 0.032 | 3.20% | 1000 |
royal-delivery | 32 | 0.032 | 3.20% | 1000 |
goblin-drill | 29 | 0.029 | 2.90% | 1000 |
skeleton-barrel | 29 | 0.029 | 2.90% | 1000 |
spear-goblins | 29 | 0.029 | 2.90% | 1000 |
battle-ram | 28 | 0.028 | 2.80% | 1000 |
giant | 25 | 0.025 | 2.50% | 1000 |
prince | 25 | 0.025 | 2.50% | 1000 |
baby-dragon | 20 | 0.02 | 2.00% | 1000 |
barbarians | 18 | 0.018 | 1.80% | 1000 |
cannon-cart | 18 | 0.018 | 1.80% | 1000 |
goblin-cage | 17 | 0.017 | 1.70% | 1000 |
pekka | 16 | 0.016 | 1.60% | 1000 |
minion-horde | 15 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 1000 |
guards | 15 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 1000 |
mighty-miner | 14 | 0.014 | 1.40% | 1000 |
minions | 13 | 0.013 | 1.30% | 1000 |
sparky | 13 | 0.013 | 1.30% | 1000 |
skeleton-dragons | 13 | 0.013 | 1.30% | 1000 |
lava-hound | 13 | 0.013 | 1.30% | 1000 |
flying-machine | 13 | 0.013 | 1.30% | 1000 |
night-witch | 12 | 0.012 | 1.20% | 1000 |
rascals | 12 | 0.012 | 1.20% | 1000 |
goblin-giant | 11 | 0.011 | 1.10% | 1000 |
royal-recruits | 11 | 0.011 | 1.10% | 1000 |
witch | 10 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 1000 |
firecracker | 10 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 1000 |
goblin-hut | 6 | 0.006 | 0.60% | 1000 |
barbarian-hut | 5 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 1000 |
clone | 3 | 0.003 | 0.30% | 1000 |
wizard | 2 | 0.002 | 0.20% | 1000 |
mega-minion | 2 | 0.002 | 0.20% | 1000 |
furnace | 1 | 0.001 | 0.10% | 1000 |
Data Top 200
card | count | ratio | pc | total |
---|---|---|---|---|
phoenix | 152 | 0.76 | 76.00% | 200 |
the-log | 91 | 0.455 | 45.50% | 200 |
monk | 79 | 0.395 | 39.50% | 200 |
tornado | 63 | 0.315 | 31.50% | 200 |
fireball | 51 | 0.255 | 25.50% | 200 |
miner | 46 | 0.23 | 23.00% | 200 |
poison | 43 | 0.215 | 21.50% | 200 |
goblins | 42 | 0.21 | 21.00% | 200 |
ice-spirit | 39 | 0.195 | 19.50% | 200 |
royal-giant | 36 | 0.18 | 18.00% | 200 |
fisherman | 36 | 0.18 | 18.00% | 200 |
skeleton-king | 34 | 0.17 | 17.00% | 200 |
skeletons | 32 | 0.16 | 16.00% | 200 |
barbarian-barrel | 32 | 0.16 | 16.00% | 200 |
mirror | 27 | 0.135 | 13.50% | 200 |
graveyard | 26 | 0.13 | 13.00% | 200 |
goblin-gang | 26 | 0.13 | 13.00% | 200 |
arrows | 24 | 0.12 | 12.00% | 200 |
elixir-collector | 23 | 0.115 | 11.50% | 200 |
electro-dragon | 22 | 0.11 | 11.00% | 200 |
heal-spirit | 22 | 0.11 | 11.00% | 200 |
lumberjack | 21 | 0.105 | 10.50% | 200 |
hunter | 21 | 0.105 | 10.50% | 200 |
zap | 21 | 0.105 | 10.50% | 200 |
royal-ghost | 21 | 0.105 | 10.50% | 200 |
mortar | 20 | 0.1 | 10.00% | 200 |
executioner | 20 | 0.1 | 10.00% | 200 |
bomb-tower | 20 | 0.1 | 10.00% | 200 |
lightning | 18 | 0.09 | 9.00% | 200 |
valkyrie | 18 | 0.09 | 9.00% | 200 |
skeleton-army | 18 | 0.09 | 9.00% | 200 |
zappies | 17 | 0.085 | 8.50% | 200 |
tombstone | 16 | 0.08 | 8.00% | 200 |
mother-witch | 16 | 0.08 | 8.00% | 200 |
magic-archer | 14 | 0.07 | 7.00% | 200 |
freeze | 13 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 200 |
cannon | 13 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 200 |
rage | 13 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 200 |
elite-barbarians | 13 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 200 |
rocket | 13 | 0.065 | 6.50% | 200 |
dark-prince | 12 | 0.06 | 6.00% | 200 |
bomber | 12 | 0.06 | 6.00% | 200 |
electro-giant | 11 | 0.055 | 5.50% | 200 |
bandit | 11 | 0.055 | 5.50% | 200 |
ice-wizard | 10 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 200 |
giant | 10 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 200 |
battle-healer | 10 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 200 |
elixir-golem | 10 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 200 |
golden-knight | 10 | 0.05 | 5.00% | 200 |
balloon | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
ice-golem | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
wall-breakers | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
archers | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
archer-queen | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
electro-spirit | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
bats | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
earthquake | 9 | 0.045 | 4.50% | 200 |
dart-goblin | 8 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 200 |
battle-ram | 8 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 200 |
giant-snowball | 8 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 200 |
hog-rider | 8 | 0.04 | 4.00% | 200 |
inferno-dragon | 7 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 200 |
ram-rider | 7 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 200 |
knight | 7 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 200 |
x-bow | 7 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 200 |
three-musketeers | 7 | 0.035 | 3.50% | 200 |
inferno-tower | 6 | 0.03 | 3.00% | 200 |
tesla | 6 | 0.03 | 3.00% | 200 |
golem | 6 | 0.03 | 3.00% | 200 |
spear-goblins | 6 | 0.03 | 3.00% | 200 |
witch | 5 | 0.025 | 2.50% | 200 |
royal-hogs | 5 | 0.025 | 2.50% | 200 |
mega-knight | 5 | 0.025 | 2.50% | 200 |
prince | 4 | 0.02 | 2.00% | 200 |
minion-horde | 4 | 0.02 | 2.00% | 200 |
princess | 4 | 0.02 | 2.00% | 200 |
goblin-cage | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
electro-wizard | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
giant-skeleton | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
barbarians | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
skeleton-barrel | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
night-witch | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
mighty-miner | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
goblin-barrel | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
musketeer | 3 | 0.015 | 1.50% | 200 |
goblin-drill | 2 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 200 |
bowler | 2 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 200 |
fire-spirit | 2 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 200 |
mini-pekka | 2 | 0.01 | 1.00% | 200 |
minions | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
baby-dragon | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
cannon-cart | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
barbarian-hut | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
sparky | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
pekka | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
goblin-giant | 1 | 0.005 | 0.50% | 200 |
wizard | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
guards | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
lava-hound | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
mega-minion | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
royal-recruits | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
rascals | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
flying-machine | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
firecracker | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
skeleton-dragons | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
goblin-hut | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
furnace | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
clone | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
royal-delivery | 0 | 0.0 | 0.00% | 200 |
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