Clash Royale: Dominate the Rune Giant with Optimal Decks

Clash Royale's Rune Giant Event: Top Deck Strategies

The Rune Giant event in Clash Royale, running from January 13th for a week, presents a unique challenge. This guide provides three effective deck strategies to maximize your success using the new Epic Rune Giant card. Remember, the Rune Giant's unique ability to buff nearby troops is key to its effectiveness.

Understanding the Rune Giant

The Rune Giant (4 elixir) targets buildings, similar to other giant cards. Its defining feature is its enchantment ability: it boosts the damage output of the two closest troops, significantly increasing the power of your pushes. Strategic troop selection is crucial to leverage this ability.

Deck One: Balanced Offense (Average Elixir: 3.5)

This well-rounded deck offers strong defense and offense. Guards and Inferno Dragon counter enemy Rune Giants and heavy units. Firecracker and Arrows handle swarms. For offense, combine the Ram Rider with Rage for a devastating speed boost.

Deck Two: Double Giant Powerhouse (Average Elixir: 3.9)

This deck utilizes both the Rune Giant and Goblin Giant for direct tower attacks. Electro Dragon and Guards provide excellent giant counters, while Hunter and Arrows manage swarms. The Dart Goblin synergizes exceptionally well with the Rune Giant, making this a potent combination.

Deck Three: X-Bow Support (Average Elixir: 3.3)

This deck centers around the X-Bow as the primary attacker, supported by Archers, Knight, and Dart Goblin. Goblin Gang effectively counters heavy units like Prince, P.E.K.K.A., and Ram Rider. The diverse range of small troops makes it difficult for opponents to counter effectively. Use the Dart Goblin or Goblin Gang to maintain pressure if your Archers are targeted by spells like Arrows or Log.

These decks offer diverse strategies for the Rune Giant event. Experiment and find the best fit for your playing style! Remember to adapt your strategy based on your opponent's deck.