Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant is Clash Royale's newest Epic card, unlocked in 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 shop.

This guide explores the Rune Giant's strategic use and showcases effective deck compositions.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets enemy Towers and defensive structures. 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 unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it exceptionally potent in specific deck combinations.

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

Observe this clip showcasing a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower:

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However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to function solely as a win condition like the Golem. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while other units attack.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are top-performing Rune Giant decks:

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

Details below.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

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

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 offers robust defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant synergizes effectively with the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including its Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows for significant damage to enemy troops and the Tower. The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining an elixir advantage. However, its lack of 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 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 using the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector secures an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed later. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a core defensive combo, with the Rune Giant tanking and the Hunter, enhanced by the Enchant, eliminating threats. 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. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons handle defense. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing mechanism encourages experimentation. These decks provide a starting point; personalize them to fit your playstyle.