Top Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale Revealed

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The Rune Giant, an exciting new Epic Card, has entered the fray in Clash Royale. You can unlock it in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), but don't miss out on the Rune Giant Launch offer at the shop, which gives you a free card until January 17th, 2025. After that, you'll have to rely on chests or the in-game shop to get your hands on one.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is just the first step; mastering it is what will lead you to victory. Understanding its role in your deck and how to leverage its unique abilities is key. This guide will introduce you to some of the best Rune Giant decks to experiment with after you've unlocked this powerful card.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card in Clash Royale that focuses on enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed, dealing 120 damage per hit to buildings. This is higher than an Ice Golem but significantly less than a regular Giant.

What makes the Rune Giant truly stand out is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enhances two nearby troops, enabling them to deal bonus damage every third hit. This ability to amplify your troops' effectiveness can turn the tide of battle when paired with the right card combinations.

With a cost of just four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle, ensuring you can deploy it frequently without draining your elixir reserves. Pair it with fast-firing units like the Dart Goblin to trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, or use it strategically with slower attackers to maximize its benefits.

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

Although the Rune Giant's Hitpoints aren't enough to make it a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a supportive troop. It can distract enemy units and absorb a few tower hits, enhancing your push strategies.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some top-tier decks in Clash Royale that make the most of the Rune Giant's unique abilities.

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

Dive deeper into these decks below.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo is a classic beatdown strategy, pairing the Goblin Giant with the Rune Giant and Cannon Cart offers a fresh twist.

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Evo Bats

2

Rage

2

Arrows

3

Rune Giant

4

Lumberjack

4

Cannon Cart

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Elixir Collector

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This deck provides robust defense against various attack styles, from cycle to siege. The Rune Giant buffs both the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including its Spear Goblins, allowing for substantial damage against enemy troops and towers. The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining elixir advantage, while Lumberjack and Rage offer additional boosts. However, be wary of Lava Hound decks, as this deck lacks strong air defense beyond Evo Bats.

This deck uses the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

Three Musketeers haven't been meta for a while, primarily due to their high cost and vulnerability to Fireball. However, the Rune Giant breathes new life into this strategy.

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Evo Battle Ram

4

Bandit

3

Royal Ghost

3

Hunter

4

Rune Giant

4

Elixir Collector

6

Three Musketeers

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This deck functions similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam, with Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram applying early pressure. Use the Elixir Collector to build an elixir lead into the Double Elixir phase, and avoid deploying Three Musketeers prematurely unless you can capitalize on an opponent's mistake.

For defense, combine the Rune Giant with the Hunter, where the Rune Giant tanks while the Hunter deals enhanced damage. The Evo Zap helps secure Battle Ram connections on enemy towers.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker deck dominates the meta, and the addition of the Rune Giant has only bolstered its strength, propelling it to Ultimate Champion status.

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Evo Firecracker

3

Ice Spirit

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The Log

2

Earthquake

3

Cannon

3

Rune Giant

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Hog Rider

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This deck maintains the core strategy of the standard Hog EQ Firecracker but replaces Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. This change removes the champion cycle but significantly enhances the Firecracker's damage output thanks to the Enchant buff. The Firecracker's ability to deal massive splash damage on every third hit can halt enemy pushes effectively.

Earthquake serves as the primary spell for late-game tower damage, while Evo Skeletons, despite recent nerfs, remain crucial for defense.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a fresh strategic element to Clash Royale, encouraging players to experiment with new card combinations. The decks highlighted here should give you a solid foundation to understand the card's mechanics. Remember, the key to success is personalizing your deck to match your unique playstyle.