"How do you counter Balloon?" is a question every Clash Royale player asks when facing this terrifying aerial threat. The Balloon is a powerful 5-elixir siege unit that deals massive damage to towers, and its death damage can obliterate supporting troops. Ignoring it is never an option for a winning Clash Royale strategy. Knowing the best Balloon counters is critical for any player's defense. Your primary goal is to take down the Balloon before it reaches your tower, or at least before it drops its bomb. * **Musketeer (4 elixir):** Your go-to ranged anti-air unit. Place her 3-4 tiles from the river, ideally on the opposite side the Balloon is approaching. This forces the Balloon to walk further, giving your tower and Musketeer more time to shoot. This often results in a +1 elixir trade, especially if the Balloon is unsupported, making it a highly worth-it defense. * **Hunter (4 elixir):** This legendary troop is a beast up close. The Hunter shreds the Balloon with his concentrated spre