If the Golem is the undisputed king of ground-based Beatdown, the 'LavaLoon' combination is the terrifying, uncontested emperor of the skies.
This guide dissects the mechanics, timing, and defensive sacrifices required to master the ultimate air attack.
Building the Armada
The core execution of the LavaLoon strategy is deceptively simple: you deploy the Lava Hound in the back corner of the arena to absorb all incoming anti-air fire.
If the opponent has already used their Zap or Arrows, these Pups will deal massive swarm damage to the tower, perfectly complementing the Balloon's heavy single hits.
- You must place the Balloon so it physically pushes the slow-moving Lava Hound forward, accelerating the entire push.
- It is a 7-elixir investment that deals almost zero damage by itself.
- The single biggest counter to LavaLoon is the Minion Horde; Arrows will instantly clear the sky for your Balloon.
The Painful Ground Defense
The absolute hardest part of playing LavaLoon is surviving the ground phase of the game, especially against fast Cycle or Bridge Spam decks.
The Tombstone is the unsung hero of the LavaLoon deck; placed centrally, it pulls all ground-targeting units (like Hog Riders and Giants) into the middle of the map.
| The Threat | Your Counter-Play |
|---|---|
| Inferno Tower (Melts the Lava Hound instantly) | Use a Zap spell to reset the damage beam, or use Lightning to severely damage the building and stun it |
| Executioner + Tornado Combo | Do not clump your Balloon directly behind the Hound; space them out significantly so the Tornado cannot group them |
The Aerial Victory
Mastering LavaLoon requires a fundamental shift in how you view tower health and resource management.
The air belongs to the Hound.
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