Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a limited-time shop offer (until January 17th, 2025). After this date, it can only be obtained from chests or the in-game shop. This guide explores the Rune Giant's strengths and showcases effective deck strategies.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament level, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and medium movement speed, dealing 120 damage to buildings – more than an Ice Golem, but less than a Giant.

Its key feature isn't its tankiness, but its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it incredibly potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easily cycled without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize the Enchant effect, while slower-attacking units can still benefit with strategic deployment. The provided video showcases a Hunter, enhanced by the Rune Giant, quickly eliminating a Lava Hound.

However, unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve as a sole win condition. It's best utilized as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits while your other units attack.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some top-performing Rune Giant decks:

• Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
• Battle Ram 3M
• Hog EQ Firecracker

Details on each deck follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporates the Cannon Cart alongside the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Goblin Giant6 Evo Bats2 Rage2 Arrows3 Rune Giant4 Lumberjack4 Cannon Cart5 Elixir Collector6

This beatdown deck features strong defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant primarily buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows for significant damage to troops and towers. The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining an elixir advantage. However, its lack of dedicated air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck reimagines the Three Musketeers, playing similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Zap2 Evo Battle Ram4 Bandit3 Royal Ghost3 Hunter4 Rune Giant4 Elixir Collector6 Three Musketeers9

The Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram create early-game pressure, while the Elixir Collector builds an elixir lead. The Three Musketeers are primarily used in the Double Elixir phase. Defense relies on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with the Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This is a top-tier Hog Rider deck enhanced by the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Skeletons1 Evo Firecracker3 Ice Spirit1 The Log2 Earthquake3 Cannon3 Rune Giant4 Hog Rider4

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, but substitutes the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons, despite recent nerfs, remain effective defensively. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its buffing ability encourages experimentation with diverse card combinations. These decks offer a starting point, but remember to personalize your deck to suit your playstyle.