Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9) and initially available for a free claim. This offer expires January 17th, 2025; after which, it's obtainable only through chests or the in-game shop. Mastering this card requires understanding its strategic value and optimal deck integration. This guide highlights top-performing Rune Giant decks.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card targeting 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 strength isn't tanking, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing capability is incredibly potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixirs, it's easily cycled without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower-attacking units benefit strategically.

Observe this example: a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's buff, swiftly eliminates a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower.

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

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

These Clash Royale decks leverage the Rune Giant's strengths:

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

Detailed breakdowns follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a compelling Rune Giant synergy.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Goblin Giant 6 Evo Bats 2 Rage 2 Arrows 3 Rune Giant 4 Lumberjack 4 Cannon Cart 5 Elixir Collector 6

This beatdown deck boasts robust defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant ideally buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows for significant damage output. The Elixir Collector is crucial for elixir advantage. However, its limited air defense (Evo Bats) makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

The Three Musketeers, while expensive, find renewed viability with the Rune Giant. This deck resembles Pekka Bridge Spam.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Zap 2 Evo Battle Ram 4 Bandit 3 Royal Ghost 3 Hunter 4 Rune Giant 4 Elixir Collector 6 Three Musketeers 9

Early-game pressure is maintained with the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. Elixir Collector ensures an elixir advantage. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed in Double Elixir. Defense relies on the Rune Giant (tanking) and Hunter (cleanup, enhanced by the Enchant buff). Evo Zap supports Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

A top-tier Hog Rider deck, enhanced by the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Skeletons 1 Evo Firecracker 3 Ice Spirit 1 The Log 2 Earthquake 3 Cannon 3 Rune Giant 4 Hog Rider 4

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage, creating a powerful defensive and offensive combo. Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons remain effective despite nerfs. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its buffing ability encourages creative deck building. These examples provide a starting point; experiment to find combinations that suit your playstyle.