Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant, Clash Royale's newest Epic Card, has arrived in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). Players can snag one for free through the Rune Giant Launch offer in the shop, available until January 17th, 2025. Once the offer expires, the only way to unlock the Rune Giant will be through chests or the in-game shop.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is straightforward, but mastering it to win games requires understanding its unique strengths and finding the best deck to complement it. This guide will introduce you to some of the top Rune Giant decks you can try out after unlocking this exciting new card.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card in Clash Royale that targets enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed. It deals 120 damage to enemy structures, which is significantly more than an Ice Golem but about half that of a Giant.

What distinguishes the Rune Giant, however, isn't its tanking capabilities but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, the Rune Giant enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage on every third hit. This ability to enhance your troops makes the Rune Giant a formidable asset in specific card combinations.

Moreover, the card costs only four elixirs, allowing for easy cycling without depleting your elixir reserves. Fast-firing troops like the Dart Goblin can trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, while slower units can also benefit if used strategically.

Check out this clip to see a Hunter taking down a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower, thanks to the Rune Giant's buff:

Although the Rune Giant doesn't have enough Hitpoints to serve as a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a supportive troop that can distract enemy units and absorb a few tower hits during your pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Below are some of the most effective decks in Clash Royale that leverage the Rune Giant as a crucial component.

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

Let's delve into these decks in more detail.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo remains a strong beatdown option, the Goblin Giant Cannon Cart deck introduces a fresh twist with the Rune Giant. Here's the deck breakdown:

This deck offers robust defense against various attack types, from cycle to siege decks. The key troops to buff with the Rune Giant are the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins on its back, which can deliver significant damage to enemy troops and Towers.

The deck includes an Elixir Collector, vital for maintaining an elixir advantage. With the Lumberjack and Rage spell, you have additional ways to enhance your Goblin Giant. However, the lack of air defense, aside from Evo Bats, makes it challenging against Lava Hound decks.

This deck uses the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

Although the Three Musketeers have fallen out of the meta due to their high cost and vulnerability to Fireball, the Rune Giant has breathed new life into this deck:

This deck functions similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam, featuring three Bridge Spam cards: Bandit, Royal Ghost, and the Evo Battle Ram. Use these to apply early pressure, forcing your opponent to spend elixir on defense. Meanwhile, the Elixir Collector helps you gain an elixir lead by the Double Elixir phase, avoiding the use of Three Musketeers until you can maximize their impact.

For defense, the Rune Giant and Hunter combo is your go-to, with the Rune Giant tanking and distracting while the Hunter, boosted by the Enchant effect, cleans up enemy troops. Your only spell, Evo Zap, assists in securing Battle Ram hits on the enemy tower.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently the strongest Hog Rider deck in the meta, the Hog EQ Firecracker deck has been significantly enhanced by the Rune Giant:

This deck plays similarly to the standard Hog EQ Firecracker deck, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Enchant buff from the Rune Giant amplifies the Firecracker's damage, turning her into a devastating force. The synergy between Firecracker and Rune Giant can stop enemy pushes effectively.

The Earthquake spell aids in securing massive Tower damage in the late game, especially if the Hog Rider faces resistance. Despite recent nerfs, Evo Skeletons remain a strong defensive option.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale, enabling players to explore innovative card combinations. The decks outlined here provide a solid foundation for understanding the card's potential, but don't hesitate to customize your deck to fit your unique playstyle.