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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, has arrived! Unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), players can currently grab one for free from the shop as part of a limited-time launch offer (until January 17th, 2025). After that, it's back to chests and the in-game shop.
While acquiring the Rune Giant is easy, mastering its use in battle requires understanding its strengths and optimal deck combinations. This guide explores some of the best Rune Giant decks to try.
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.
However, the Rune Giant's true power lies not in its tankiness, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants the two nearest friendly troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it incredibly potent in specific deck synergies.
Costing only four elixir, the Rune Giant is easily cycled without depleting your elixir supply. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower attackers can still benefit with strategic timing. The following video showcases a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower: [ttpp]
While not a win condition like the Golem, the Rune Giant excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits while your other units attack.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Below are some top-performing Clash Royale decks featuring the Rune Giant:
- 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 when using the Rune Giant.
This beatdown deck boasts a robust defense against various attack styles. The Rune Giant effectively buffs both the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins), enabling significant damage to troops and towers. The Elixir Collector helps maintain an elixir advantage, while the Lumberjack and Rage spell provide additional offensive boosts. However, its lack of dedicated air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.
Battle Ram 3M
The Three Musketeers, while not always meta, find renewed strength with the Rune Giant. This deck plays similarly to Pekka Bridge Spam.
Early game pressure relies on the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram, building an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed later. Defense centers around the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with the Rune Giant tanking while the Hunter, buffed by the Enchant, cleans up. Evo Zap supports Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
The Hog EQ Firecracker deck, already strong, gains further potency with the Rune Giant.
Gameplay remains similar to the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Rune Giant's Enchant dramatically increases the Firecracker's damage output, creating a powerful defensive and offensive combo. Earthquake provides significant late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons remain a strong defensive option. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces exciting strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing ability encourages experimentation with diverse card combinations. While these decks provide a solid starting point, remember to personalize your deck to match your playing style.
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