Rune Giant Dominates Clash Royale: Epic Deck Guide

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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a limited-time in-game shop offer until January 17th, 2025. After this date, it can only be obtained from chests or the shop.

This guide explores the Rune Giant's strategic uses and highlights effective deck compositions.

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.

Its key feature is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage on every third hit. This buffing capability makes it potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easily cycled. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower units can strategically utilize the Enchant. The following video shows a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant, quickly eliminating a Lava Hound: [Insert Video Link Here - This would require additional information to provide a link].

Unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve solely as a win condition. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while your other units attack.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

These Clash Royale decks effectively utilize the Rune Giant:

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

Detailed breakdowns follow:

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a strong alternative when using the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Goblin Giant 6 Evo Bats 2 Rage 2 Arrows 3 Rune Giant 4 Lumberjack 4 Cannon Cart 5 Elixir Collector 6

This beatdown deck features robust defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins), creating powerful pushes. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent attacks, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional support. 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 expensive, are surprisingly effective with the Rune Giant, creating a Pekka Bridge Spam-style deck.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Zap 2 Evo Battle Ram 4 Bandit 3 Royal Ghost 3 Hunter 4 Rune Giant 4 Elixir Collector 6 Three Musketeers 9

Early game pressure relies on the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the late game's Three Musketeers deployment. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a strong defensive combo, with the Rune Giant tanking while the Hunter, enhanced by the Enchant, eliminates threats. Evo Zap supports Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

The Hog EQ Firecracker deck, a top Hog Rider deck, benefits significantly from the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Skeletons 1 Evo Firecracker 3 Ice Spirit 1 The Log 2 Earthquake 3 Cannon 3 Rune Giant 4 Hog Rider 4

Gameplay remains similar to the standard version, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage output. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces new strategic depth to Clash Royale. Experiment with different card combinations to find the perfect synergy for your playstyle. These decks serve as a starting point for exploring its potential.