Goblins

"Three fast, unarmored melee attackers. Small, fast, green and mean!"

Summary

 * The Goblins are unlockable from the Goblin Stadium (Arena 1).
 * The card spawns 3 fast, melee Goblins, effectively used as diversions, suited to the card's low Elixir cost of 2.

Strategy

 * Goblins are effective as a distraction for higher damage dealing troops, such as the Prince and Mini P.E.K.K.A., offensively and defensively.
 * When using it defensively against the Prince, wait for him to start charging. Then, deploy the Goblins right in front of him. This will be able to soak up the damage done by the 2x charge damage.
 * Can be used as a damage dealing troop behind high hitpoint troops such as the Giant, Giant Skeleton and Golem.
 * Their damage and speed can force an opposing player to use Elixir on stopping a group of Goblins.
 * Goblins have low hitpoints so they can be easily killed by spells, such as Arrows, Fireball and Rocket, taking into consideration the spells slight duration to cast, to lead the spells impact point.
 * If an opposing Crown Tower has low hitpoints and the player has no more spells, Goblins can get to a normal tower to destroy it if the tower has less than 50 hitpoints. For effectiveness against a King's Tower, however, the player will need a high hitpoint troop to protect the Goblins, or they will be eliminated by the defending Tower.

Trivia

 * The Goblins originated from Clash of Clans, where they carried a small bag which was designed to steal resources.
 * Despite their origins, the Goblins carry daggers, not bags.
 * The Goblins are similar to the Spear Goblins. However, take note they are not ranged and have to run up to a target to melee.
 * Goblins also have slightly more health and damage than Spear Goblins.
 * Goblins are the same units that come out from the Goblin Barrel.
 * Level 13 Goblins can be made from a maxed Goblin Barrel, which is currently impossible to upgrade to.

* Level 13 Goblins are exclusive to the level 8 Goblin Barrel. The Goblins card cannot be upgraded to level 13.