How do you counter Golem? This 8-elixir tank is one of the most threatening win conditions in Clash Royale, absorbing massive damage and exploding into two Golemites that deal death damage. A well-placed Golem can snowball into an unstoppable push if you don't know the best ways to stop it cold. So, what are the best counters to Golem? When facing a heavy Golem push, high single-target damage is key. 1. **P.E.K.K.A (7 Elixir):** The undisputed queen of tank killing. She melts the Golem and has enough HP to often survive for a counter-push. Place her reacting to the Golem near your King Tower to pull the Golem centrally, allowing both Princess Towers to target it, effectively making a positive elixir trade (P.E.K.K.A + tower damage vs Golem). This placement is crucial when you need to stop a Golem deck. 2. **Inferno Dragon (4 Elixir) / Inferno Tower (5 Elixir):** These cards specialize in rapidly destroying high HP units. Drop your Inferno Dragon behind your Princess Tower or slightly o