Pairing the massive hitpoints of the Lava Hound with the devastating burst damage of the Balloon creates an aerial synergy that has dominated the competitive meta for years.
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.
Furthermore, when the Lava Hound finally dies, it 'pops' into a swarm of six fiery Lava Pups.
A perfectly timed Lightning spell will instantly destroy the opponent's Inferno Tower and Musketeer, clearing the path.The 'Miner' is a fantastic secondary win condition for this deck.If they rush the opposite lane, let the tower fall; use your elixir to ensure your LavaLoon takes their tower instead.
Surviving the Counter-Attack
You must rely entirely on cheap 'distraction' units, like the Tombstone or Guards, to kite and stall enemy ground threats.
While the enemy is busy fighting the skeletons spawned by the Tombstone, your Mega Minion can safely kill them from the air.
LavaLoon PhaseYour StrategyThe DangerSingle Elixir (First 2 Mins)Play Tombstone defensively, use Mega Minion to defend, only play Lava Hound if you have a massive elixir advantagePlaying the Hound first, instantly losing the opposite tower to a fast rush, and having no elixir to support the HoundDouble Elixir (Final Minute)Drop the Hound in the back, support it with Balloon and spells, completely ignore minor damage to your own towersPanicking and using your Lightning spell defensively instead of saving it to destroy their anti-air
Ruling the Skies
You are trading early ground vulnerability for late-game aerial invincibility.
The air belongs to the Hound.
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