Clash Royale: Best CHAOS Blackout Decks

Get ready for more chaos! The popular CHAOS mode is back in Clash Royale with a new set of modifiers. The first event of the new season is CHAOS Blackout, which starts on October 19 and lasts for seven days. Here are some of the best modifiers and decks to use in Clash Royale’s CHAOS Blackout event.

Updated by Umama Ali on Oct 22, 2026:Clash Royale has made some unexpected changes to the C.H.A.O.S mode. The C.H.A.O.S Draft event has ended early, even though it was supposed to run for another 13 days. Supercell has also banned several powerful cards from C.H.A.O.S Blackout. We have updated our guide with new decks that don't use the banned cards.

Best Clash Royale CHAOS Blackout Decks

Here are some of the strongest decks you can use in the CHAOS Blackout event.

Berserker Skarmy Skeleton Barrel

Cards

Elixir Cost

Vines

Three

Fireball

Four

Barbarian Barrel

Two

Firecracker

Three

Berserker

Two

Royal Hogs

Five

Skeleton Army

Three

Skeleton Barrel

Two

Some strong cards are still available in C.H.A.O.S Blackout, and Royal Hogs are definitely one of them. Even their Common modifier is great, which makes each Hog explode when it dies. With four Hogs in total, that's a lot of death damage for your opponent, and they can still deal their usual damage if they reach the tower.

This deck has two win conditions, with Skeleton Barrel serving as the second one. Its Orange modifier spawns a Giant Skeleton, which can cause serious trouble for your opponent if you protect the Barrel and help it reach the tower. You have three spells to support your pushes and deal with enemy troops: Fireball, Vines, and Barbarian Barrel.

E Wiz Berserker Archers

Cards

Elixir Cost

Vines

Three

Fireball

Four

Barbarian Barrel

Two

Archers

Three

Berserker

Two

Electro Wizard

Four

Skeleton Army

Three

Skeleton Barrel

Two

This deck has a few changes compared to the first one. The biggest is that it only uses one win condition, Skeleton Barrel. Instead of Royal Hogs, I have added Electro Wizard. But that doesn't mean Royal Hogs are a bad choice. Electro Wizard is also strong in C.H.A.O.S, especially with his Orange and Purple modifiers. If you want to give him a try, this deck is a good option.

I've also replaced the Firecracker with Archers. Many players are still using Firecracker because she is an old card in C.H.A.O.S. Archers are new, and their modifiers are less familiar. But once you try them, you will see how strong they are. The Common modifier lowers enemy levels with every shot, while the Epic modifier turns them into Super Archers that pull enemies together with each attack. The rest of the deck is mostly the same as the first one.

Ronin Firecracker Giant Skeleton Deck

Cards

Elixir Cost

Vines

Three

Fireball

Four

Barbarian Barrel

Two

Firecracker

Three

Ronin

Five

Royal Hogs

Five

Skeleton Army

Three

Skeleton Barrel

Two

A lot of players are using the Mega Knight in C.H.A.O.S Blackout. If you keep losing to him, Ronin is a great option against him even without a Modifier. The regular Ronin can take him down, including the Orange Mega Knight that jumps with every attack.

The Firecracker handles air defense in this deck. Air troops are not very common in this event, but it's better to have an answer for every matchup. The rest of the deck follows the same setup as the first one, with three spells, two win conditions, and Skeleton Army for defense.

Best Cards and Modifiers in Clash Royale’s CHAOS Blackout

These are the best cards and modifiers for the CHAOS Blackout event:

• Skeleton Barrel

With Goblin Barrel and Suspicious Bush banned, Skeleton Barrel is one of the strongest win conditions left in C.H.A.O.S Blackout. It costs just three Elixir, and its modifiers are absolutely crazy. The Orange modifier drops a Giant Skeleton right, and the purple one launches tens of barrels.

• Fireball

Fireball fits into almost any deck. Its Epic modifier launches many Fireballs across a large area. This is great for dealing damage to groups of enemy troops. The Rare modifier is also a great option. It can even fully counter both the Epic Suspicious Bush and Goblin Barrel.

• Skeleton Army

Skeleton Army's Rare modifier replaces the regular Skeletons with Skeletroopers. These have more HP, can survive small spells, and deal heavy damage when they land. They can even counter splash damage cards like the Wizard and Witch.

Banned Cards in CHAOS Blackout

A lot of cards have been banned in CHAOS Blackout to encourage players to try out the new modifiers. Here's a complete list of the banned cards:

• Goblin Barrel
• Suspicious Bush
• Knight
• Goblin Drill
• Executioner
• Ice Spirit
• Rage
• Giant Snowball
• Tombstone
• Musketeer
• Royal Delivery
• Witch
• Valkyrie
• Goblin Hut
• Mortar
• Baby Dragon
• Rune Giant
• Furnace
• Hunter
• Goblin Demolisher
• Night Witch
• Mother Witch
• Giant
• Inferno Tower
• Rascals
• Ram Rider
• Graveyard
• Goblin Giant
• Rocket
• X-Bow
• PEKKA
• Golem.

Clash Royale C.H.A.O.S Blackout FAQs

How many new cards are available in CHAOS Blackout?

There are 20 new cards in the CHAOS Blackout event. You can check out our separate guide to see what each of them does.

When does the C.H.A.O.S Blackout event end?

CHAOS Blackout started on October 19 and will end on October 26. It will last seven days in total.

What’s the best deck to use in C.H.A.O.S Blackout?

I'd go with the Electro Wizard, Goblin Barrel, and Suspicious Bush deck. Electro Wizard, Knight, and Skeleton Army give you incredible defense. And Goblin Barrel and Suspicious Bush are the best win conditions in the event.

Clash Royale

Real-Time Strategy Systems Released March 2, 2016 Developer(s) Supercell Publisher(s) Supercell Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer

Genre(s) Real-Time Strategy

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