Rune Giant: Dominating Decks Emerge in Clash Royale

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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 in-game 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 capabilities 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 is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enhances two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it potent in specific deck combinations. Its low elixir cost (4) allows for easy cycling. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize the Enchant effect, while slower troops can strategically utilize it.

The following video demonstrates a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower.

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 supporting pushes.

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.

This beatdown deck boasts strong defense against various attack styles. The Rune Giant effectively buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining an elixir advantage. The deck's weakness lies in its limited air defense (Evo Bats), making it vulnerable to Lava Hound strategies. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck leverages the Three Musketeers with a focus on Bridge Spam.

The deck employs Bridge Spam tactics with the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. Elixir Collector ensures an elixir advantage. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed in the Double Elixir phase. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a strong defensive combo, with the Hunter benefiting from the Enchant buff. Evo Zap supports 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.

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker deck, but with the Rune Giant replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage. Earthquake provides late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons handle defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

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