Man, talk about a blast from the past! Here I was in 2026, minding my own business, when Supercell drops this anniversary throwback challenge featuring the Elixir Golem. It’s been years, but some things never change—like the struggle of trying to snag those three flawless crowns without a single loss. The pressure was real, but you know what? Those classic deck strategies from way back when? They still hold up surprisingly well. Let me walk you through my journey rediscovering the best ways to tackle this chaotic, elixir-flooded madness.

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First up, the Infinite Elixir Deck. This was the old reliable, the bread and butter. The core idea is simple: overwhelm 'em with sheer numbers and sustain. The lineup is iconic:

  • Baby Dragon 🐲

  • Battle Healer 💖

  • Elixir Golem (The star of the show!)

  • Fireball 🔥

  • Giant Skeleton 💀

  • Magic Archer 🏹

  • Tornado 🌪️

  • Electro Dragon ⚡

The opening move is everything. I'd always lead with the Magic Archer—get that chip damage going from a safe distance. Then, boom, support him with either dragon. The Baby Dragon for splash or the Electro Dragon to stun any swarms thinking they're clever. The key moment? Tossing that Fireball right onto the first enemy tower. It softens everything up so your initial push can bulldoze through. If it didn't work... well, let's just say I had to swallow my pride and go for the big boys. Deploying an Elixir Golem or a Giant Skeleton with dragon backup became the panic button—expensive, but oh-so-satisfying when it worked. The real trick was after taking that first tower. You couldn't get greedy. I'd support the surviving troops with a Battle Healer in a heartbeat if they looked rough, and then gauge the opponent's panic. Their reaction told me everything—whether to swarm with another Golem or hold back. It was a beautiful, chaotic dance.

Then there's the Healer Control Deck. This one felt a bit more... surgical. Swapped out the Giant Skeleton for the Night Witch, and let me tell you, that changed the vibe completely.

Card Role in This Deck
Night Witch Persistent pressure & bat spawns
Earthquake Tower & building destroyer
Magic Archer Backline sniper
Tornado Crowd control & combo enabler

The strategy started similarly: Archer out first, support with a dragon. But instead of Fireball, you use Earthquake on that first tower—it's brutal against buildings and does decent damage. The magic happened after that first tower fell. This was the big brain play: you spawn the Night Witch at the bridge. She just starts pumping out bats, creating this annoying, constant threat. Meanwhile, you hold your Elixir Golem. You let the Witch and Archer do their thing, chipping away and distracting the enemy. By the time they've dealt with that nuisance, bam! You drop the Elixir Golem right behind it. The opponent's defenses are often drained, and the Golem just waltzes in. It felt less like a brute-force attack and more like a well-executed trap. So satisfying.

Finally, the Healer Infinite deck. This was basically the original Infinite Elixir deck's feisty cousin. It swapped Fireball for the Barbarian Barrel. Sounds small, but wow, what a difference in the opening.

  • Opening Combo: Magic Archer + Barbarian Barrel on the first tower.

  • Why it worked: The barrel not only damages the tower but also spawns a Barbarian right on top of it! Instant mini-tank and distraction.

  • Follow-up: Same dragon support, same Healer safety net.

This deck was for when you wanted the Infinite strategy's muscle but with a more aggressive opener. The Barbarian often survived long enough to get a few extra swings in, making that first tower takedown quicker. After that, it was the familiar Elixir Golem spam festival.

Playing these again in 2026 was a trip. The game's meta has evolved like crazy, with new champions and mechanics, but this challenge proved some fundamentals are timeless. Control the lane, support your key troops, and never underestimate the healing power of a well-timed Battle Healer. It's not just about spamming; it's about controlled chaos. Whether you're a returning veteran or a new player seeing this for the first time, these decks are a perfect way to dive into the frenetic fun of the Elixir Golem. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some more three-crown runs to attempt... wish me luck! 🍀