Why Elixir Golem Can't Work in Clash Royale

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Published 2024-03-05
Elixir Golem has never really been a balanced card. It's had surges in the meta, but always seems to fizzle out or get nerfed. The elixir golem has only been in Clash Royale for a few years, but it's had an INSANE journey!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Pre-Release
06:43 Elixir Golem is Added to Clash Royale
11:06 Top Elixir Golem Decks October 2019
13:38 What The Elixir Golem's INTENDED Purpose Was
16:20 November 2019
18:16 December 2019
24:39 2020
28:59 2021 + 2022
33:10 Elixir Golem Dominates the Meta Once Again
36:45 Outro - What is the Future For Elixir Golem?
40:08 Final Montage

Music List:
The Olmakhan - Guild Wars 2
Greenpath - Hollow Knight
The Frostlands - Octopath Traveler
Peril - Halo 2
Tomb of Raithwall - Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age
Dreiton - C418
German Dances No 5 for Orchestra in F Major - Mozart
German Dances No 10 for Orchestra in A Major - Mozart
Unity - Radiarc
Taswell - C418
Aria Math - C418
Alpha - C418
All Comments (21)
  • @IHadz
    When you look at the list of cards that supercell said they would never add, its crazy how much of thoose were eventually added
  • @hombrenan
    Supercell's "ruled out" ideas that are in the game: Evo bats (life steal) Phoenix (troop that returns after dying) Cannon cart and Goblin drill (moving building) Evo skeletons (troop that multiplies) Monk (card that blocks spells) Battle healer (troop with health regen) Mighty miner (teleporter ?) Royal hogs (hog swarm)
  • @magis1234
    3:05 funny how a bunch of those "ruled out" ideas made it into the game
  • @Slimerror
    The main reason it's so toxic is if played correctly it counters its own weaknesses. The problem with elixir golem is the fact you have to counter it to get the reward. It's essentially the pigs mixed with a giant for 7 less elixir.
  • @Kyouno
    It’s really satisfying to see Guardienne coming to take down the elixir golemites when they are at least half health, then immediately takes down the blobs at the same time, practically getting back the elixir after using the ability for her
  • @jaden_kys
    I like how they used to actually care about how the card they are gonna add is balanced, now they just add whatever card or feature that makes them as much money as possible
  • @sparkilingcap7939
    Bro being a hollow knight player and hearing the green path music is so nice
  • @justapotato7366
    ‏‪3:05‬‏ yah "ruled out ideas" Waiting for the flying building
  • @flzrian3623
    3:05 I like how like half the "ruled out ideas" list is in the game now
  • @SkeleXon
    Seth: "The Elixir Golem was planned to be used with Balloon, Graveyard, and Three Musketeers." Nearly everyone: plays Elixir Golem in beatdown Seth: Wait, that's illegal.
  • @thorveim1174
    why its such an issue in beatdown decks is because it's so cheap for the hitpoints it has, which allow for far more support troops than say a normal golem (and is LESS vulnerable to infernos to boot). Used well, it allows for pushes that have far more value than they cost, and sure your opponent gets 4 elixic, but that's only AFER downing the golem, and at that point it may already be too late for the tower
  • @biguzivertt
    that’s crazy i never knew it wasn’t intended to be a golem competitor. clash royale balance team is totally lost
  • @Mcgoolio
    I’ve slowly stopped playing CR over the past couple months, but you make some of the most entertaining videos on YouTube period. I’ve watched every video you’ve ever posted and I watch every new release. Keep up the amazing work!