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). 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 presents effective deck strategies.

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 feature is its Enchant effect: upon deployment, it enhances two nearby troops, granting bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing ability makes it exceptionally potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixirs, it's easily cycled. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower units can strategically leverage the Enchant. The video below showcases a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound.

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However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve as a solo 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

These are some top-performing Rune Giant decks:

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

Detailed deck breakdowns follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a strong 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 buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including Spear Goblins), maximizing damage output. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent pushes, supported by the Lumberjack and Rage. However, its air defense (Evo Bats) is limited, making it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This Three Musketeers deck plays similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy, leveraging the Rune Giant's support.

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. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the late game. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed in Double Elixir. 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

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 offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces new strategic depth to Clash Royale. Experiment with these decks and personalize them to discover your optimal playstyle.