Top Rune Giant Decks for Clash Royale

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The Rune Giant is the latest Epic Card to hit the arena in Clash Royale. Unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), players can also snag one for free at the shop as part of the Rune Giant Launch offer, available until January 17th, 2025. After this date, you'll need to rely on chests or the in-game shop to add this card to your collection.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is straightforward, but mastering it to win games requires a deep understanding of its role in your deck. We're here to help! This guide will introduce you to some of the best Rune Giant decks to try out after unlocking this exciting new card in Clash Royale.

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 opponents' buildings, which is significantly higher than an Ice Golem but roughly half the damage of a Giant.

What makes the Rune Giant stand out is not just its tanking capabilities, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, the Rune Giant enchants two nearby troops, enabling them to deal bonus damage 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 to deploy, allowing for easy cycling without depleting your elixir reserves. Pairing it with fast-firing troops like the Dart Goblin can trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, while slower-attacking troops can also benefit if used strategically.

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

While the Rune Giant's Hitpoints aren't enough to make it a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a support troop that can distract enemy units and absorb a few tower hits during your push.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some of the top decks in Clash Royale that leverage the Rune Giant effectively.

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

Let's dive into the details of these decks.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo is a well-known beatdown strategy, the Goblin Giant Cannon Cart deck offers a fresh take when incorporating the Rune Giant.

This deck, despite its beatdown nature, boasts a robust defense capable of countering various attack styles, from cycle decks to siege strategies. 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 deal significant damage if they connect with the enemy tower.

The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining elixir advantage, while the Lumberjack and Rage spell provide additional boosts to your Goblin Giant. However, the deck's 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, utilizing Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram for early pressure. The Elixir Collector helps build an elixir lead, which becomes crucial during the Double Elixir phase. Avoid deploying the Three Musketeers in the Single Elixir stage unless you can capitalize on your opponent's mistake.

For defense, the Rune Giant and Hunter combo is key, with the Rune Giant tanking and distracting while the Hunter, enhanced by the Enchant buff, clears the field. The only spell in the deck, Evo Zap, aids in securing Battle Ram connections on the enemy tower.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker is the strongest Hog Rider deck in the meta, and the addition of the Rune Giant has significantly boosted its performance on the Clash Royale leaderboard, making it a well-rounded choice for reaching Ultimate Champion.

The Hog EQ Firecracker deck operates similarly to its traditional counterpart, with the Rune Giant replacing the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Enchant buff from the Rune Giant elevates the Firecracker's damage output, making it exceptionally powerful. The Firecracker, when buffed, can halt enemy pushes effectively.

The Earthquake spell is vital for late-game tower damage, especially if the Hog Rider struggles to break through defenses. Despite a recent nerf, Evo Skeletons remain a strong defensive option.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic layer to Clash Royale, enabling players to experiment with unique card combinations. The decks we've highlighted should give you a solid foundation for understanding how to use the card effectively. Don't forget to personalize your deck to find the perfect combination that suits your playstyle.