The Dart Goblin is a high-speed ranged attacker with low HP, low base damage, but blisteringly fast attack speed. His job isn’t to hit hard — it’s to hit constantly. When combined with the right traits, this dart-spamming goblin can melt enemies down faster than they can react.
He’s fragile, but if you can keep him alive and safe, he turns into a machine gun.
How It Works
- Single-target ranged troop with fast movement and attack speed
- Low HP means he needs careful positioning
- Goblin trait gives utility and elixir value when merged
- Ranger trait allows his attack speed to scale further over time
The longer Dart Goblin stays alive, the deadlier he becomes — especially in drawn-out rounds.
Traits Breakdown
Goblin (Primary Trait)
- Activates synergy with other Goblin troops
- When active, gives free Goblins or Spear Goblins every few rounds
- Can be used for:
- Merging into higher-cost units
- Activating free elixir cycles
- Creating additional copies of Dart Goblin for upgrades
Best used with:
- Spirit Empress (merge economy)
- Goblin Queen (chance to duplicate Goblin units after each kill)
Ranger (Secondary Trait)
- Increases attack speed with each hit landed
- Effect stacks and resets when not attacking
- Ideal for long-range, uninterrupted damage dealers like Dart Goblin
When this trait is active, Dart Goblin’s already fast darts become lightning-fast, allowing him to quickly delete support units and even tanks with time.
Strategy Tips
1. Keep Him Safe
- Always place Dart Goblin in the furthest backline hex
- Avoid paths where Assassins or AoE splash units like Executioner, Princess, or Royal Ghost can reach
- Protect him with:
- Knight, Valkyrie, Giant Skeleton, or Prince up front
2. Activate Ranger for Full Value
- Pair him with Princess, Archer, or Skeleton Dragon to hit 2–4 Ranger trait activation
- Ranger lets Dart Goblin become a DPS monster the longer he’s left alone
3. Use Goblin Synergy for Cheap Scaling
- Play Goblin, Spear Goblin, Goblin Machine, and Dart Goblin for full Goblin trait activation
- When trait is active:
- You get free Goblin units
- You can merge for upgrades, including ★★★★ Dart Goblin
- Helps feed Spirit Empress merge decks
4. Use Against Squishy Backlines
He’s not made to fight tanks — his strength is melting glass-cannon supports, like:
- Wizard
- Princess
- Witch
- Royal Ghost (if not invisible)
Best Allies
| Troop | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Goblin Machine | Shares Goblin; stuns enemies so Dart Goblin can unload safely |
| Spirit Empress | Creates merge economy; upgrades Dart Goblin easily |
| Princess | Shares Ranger trait; zones enemies while Dart chips from range |
| Knight | Cheap tank to shield Dart Goblin |
| Goblin Queen | May duplicate Dart Goblin on enemy kills for free stars |
When to Use Dart Goblin
- You’re building Goblin or Ranger trait synergies
- You want a cheap, fast-scaling DPS unit from the backline
- You’re running a merge or economy-focused deck
- You need a reliable counter to backline threats
When to Avoid
- Facing Royal Ghost, Bandit, or other Assassin units
- Going up against splash-heavy comps with Executioner, Mega Knight, or Wizard
- You lack proper frontline protection
- You aren’t activating either Goblin or Ranger traits — he’s too weak without them
The Dart Goblin is a specialized backline unit — cheap, fast, and deadly when left alone. His damage ramps up quickly through Ranger’s scaling, and his Goblin trait makes him an asset in both Elixir-efficient decks and merge-based comps.
He won’t survive long on his own, but paired with the right tanks and supported by synergies, Dart Goblin becomes one of the fastest single-target damage dealers in Merge Tactics.
Use him to delete backline threats, harass tanks from afar, and support big trait chains without breaking your Elixir economy.