Executioner

How it plays

• •Executioner is a long-range splash defender that gets huge value from piercing axe returns.
• •He is strongest when the opponent stacks support troops behind a tank.
• •Tornado creates some of his best board-control interactions.
• •He struggles when separated, kited, or rushed by fast mini tanks.

Counters to Executioner

Cards that deal with Executioner efficiently.

Pairs with Executioner

Cards commonly played alongside Executioner.

Balance history

1. 27 January 2017—Card added.
2. 13 February 2017—Damage decreased by 6%, range reduced to 4.5 tiles from 5 tiles, projectile range reduced to 6.5 tiles from 7 tiles, and axe area radius reduced to 0.9 tiles from 1 tile.
3. 13 March 2017—Axe radius increased to 1 tile from 0.9 tiles and projectile speed decreased to 550 from 600.
4. 2 September 2019—Damage increased by 82%, range reduced to 3 tiles from 4.5 tiles, and several timing values changed.
5. 26 November 2019—Hitpoints increased by 5%, range increased to 4.5 tiles from 4 tiles, and damage reduced by 45%.
6. 7 December 2021—Hitpoints increased by 5%.
7. 7 April 2025—Evolution added.

Also unlocks in Serenity Peak

Cards that become available at the same point, which makes them rough contemporaries.

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  Royal Delivery3
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  Elixir Golem3
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  Goblin Curse2
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  Rage2
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  Goblin Drill7
• 
  Night Witch4

Elsewhere

• Current decks featuring ExecutionerDeck Shop Pro — community-maintained deck lists
• Full stats and matchups for ExecutionerDeck Shop Pro — detailed card breakdown

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Play it

Executioner is in the pool for every mode here. Classic, Description, Rush and Memory all draw from the same 121 cards.