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 launch offer in the shop 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 value and presents several effective deck compositions.

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 strength 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 capability makes it exceptionally potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixir, it cycles readily. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower attackers benefit from strategic deployment.

Observe this example of a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the tower: [Insert video link or description of the video here].

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

These Clash Royale decks leverage the Rune Giant's unique capabilities:

• 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 incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a compelling alternative for Rune Giant users.

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 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, Lumberjack, and Rage spell provide additional support for the Goblin Giant. However, its lack of dedicated air defense presents a weakness against 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.

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 relies on the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed. Defense centers 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 deck, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage. The Earthquake provides late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer defensive capabilities. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

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