X-Bow



"Nice towers you got there. Would be a shame if this X-Bow whittled it down from this side of the arena..."

Summary

 * This card is unlockable from the Barbarian Bowl (Arena 3).

Strategy

 * The X-Bow is an excellent defensive building due to its ability to take down large numbers of small Minions and Skeletons.
 * It can also be used offensively due to its range, being able to out shoot the Crown Tower, making for some extremely humorous battles (13 vs. 8.5 tile range).
 * The Rocket is an effective counter to the X-Bow. Its high damage and its capability to be placed anywhere can easily take out a large portion of the X-Bow's hitpoints.
 * Also, you will have ample time to prepare for the X-Bow, as it takes 3 seconds to deploy. Overpower it with building-targeting troops, like Giants and Hog Riders, and back them up with Archers or Spear Goblins. Together, they will take down the X-Bow very quickly.
 * An X-Bow backed up with some support troops, such as Spear Goblins, can effectively destroy a Crown Tower.

Trivia

 * A balance update coming on early February will decrease the X-Bow's hitpoints by 15%.
 * If the X-Bow is placed on the enemy half, it is able to target the King's Tower, inflicting an immense amount of damage, and reducing the Tower's hitpoints.