Top Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

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The Rune Giant, an exciting new Epic Card in Clash Royale, has made its debut in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). Players have a golden opportunity to claim it for free at the shop through 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 unlock this powerful card.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is just the beginning; mastering its use in your deck is crucial for dominating the arena. This guide is here to help you get started by highlighting some of the best Rune Giant decks to experiment with after you've added this card to your collection.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is a unique Epic card in Clash Royale that focuses on enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints with a Medium movement speed and delivers 120 damage to buildings—surpassing an Ice Golem but not quite reaching the damage output of a Giant.

What truly distinguishes the Rune Giant is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants the two nearest troops, boosting their damage every third hit. This ability to amplify your other troops' effectiveness is what makes the Rune Giant a formidable force in specific deck compositions.

Costing only four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle without depleting your elixir reserves. Pairing it with fast-firing units like the Dart Goblin maximizes the frequency of the Enchant effect, while slower units can also benefit if strategically deployed.

Here's a compelling example of a Hunter, enhanced by the Rune Giant, taking down a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower:

Despite its strengths, the Rune Giant's Hitpoints aren't sufficient to serve as a primary win condition like the Golem. Instead, it excels as a support troop, capable of distracting enemy units and absorbing a few tower hits during your offensive pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Below are some of the top-performing decks in Clash Royale that incorporate the Rune Giant as a pivotal component.

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

Dive deeper into each deck below.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo is a well-known powerhouse, the Goblin Giant Cannon Cart deck offers a fresh twist by integrating the Rune Giant. Here's the lineup:

This beatdown deck boasts robust defense, capable of countering various offensive strategies, whether from cycle or siege decks. The Rune Giant's primary role is to buff the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins riding atop the Giant. The Cannon Cart's durability enables it to inflict significant damage on enemy troops and Towers when it connects.

Utilize the Elixir Collector to maintain a steady elixir flow. With the Lumberjack and Rage spell at your disposal, you can further enhance your Goblin Giant's power. However, be cautious of Lava Hound decks, as this deck lacks dedicated air defense beyond Evo Bats.

This deck employs the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

Once a staple of the meta, the Three Musketeers have seen less prominence recently due to their high cost and vulnerability to Fireball counters. The Rune Giant, however, has revitalized this deck:

This deck operates similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy, with Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram applying early pressure. Use the Elixir Collector to build an elixir lead, reserving the Three Musketeers for the Double Elixir phase unless a perfect opportunity arises earlier.

For defense, pair the Rune Giant with the Hunter. The Giant will absorb damage while the Hunter, empowered by the Enchant effect, clears threats. Evo Zap serves as your primary spell, aiding in securing Battle Ram connections on enemy towers.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker is the most potent Hog Rider deck in the meta. The integration of the Rune Giant has significantly boosted its performance, making it a strong contender for reaching Ultimate Champion:

The deck's strategy remains largely unchanged, with the Rune Giant replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Enchant buff elevates the Firecracker's damage output, making it exceptionally effective at stopping enemy pushes when its third hit connects.

Earthquake serves as your key spell for late-game tower damage, especially if the Hog Rider struggles against defenses. Despite recent nerfs, Evo Skeletons remain a vital defensive tool.

This deck also features the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale, encouraging players to explore innovative card combinations. The decks outlined above provide a solid foundation for understanding the card's mechanics. Feel free to customize these decks to align with your preferred playstyle, unlocking the full potential of the Rune Giant in your battles.