Top Rune Giant Decks for Clash Royale

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Rune Giant is the newest Epic Card to join the arena in Clash Royale. It's unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), but players can claim one for free at the shop as part of the Rune Giant Launch offer. This offer is active until January 17th, 2025. After this date, the only way to unlock the Rune Giant will be through chests or the in-game shop.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is straightforward, but winning games with it requires a deep understanding of its capabilities and how best to integrate it into your deck. That's where our guide comes in handy. Here, we'll showcase some of the best Rune Giant decks to help you master this 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, this troop boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed. It inflicts 120 damage per hit on opponent's buildings, surpassing an Ice Golem's damage but falling short of a Giant's.

The Rune Giant's unique selling point is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, allowing them to deal bonus damage every third hit. This ability to enhance your troops makes the Rune Giant a formidable force in strategic card combinations.

Moreover, with a cost of only four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle without draining your elixir reserves. Fast-firing units like the Dart Goblin can trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, while slower attackers can also benefit if used strategically.

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

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

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some of the most effective decks in Clash Royale that leverage the Rune Giant:

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

Let's delve into these decks in more detail.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant often pairs with Sparky in traditional decks, the Rune Giant variant with the Cannon Cart offers a fresh approach.

This beatdown deck boasts a robust defense capable of countering various attack strategies. The key troops to buff with the Rune Giant here are the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including its Spear Goblins. The Cannon Cart's resilience makes it a powerful damage dealer against both enemy troops and towers.

Utilize the Elixir Collector to maintain an elixir advantage. With the Lumberjack and Rage spell, you have additional ways to enhance your Goblin Giant. However, the deck's lack of dedicated air defense, aside from Evo Bats, may struggle against Lava Hound decks.

This deck employs the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

Though the Three Musketeers have fallen out of the meta due to their high cost and vulnerability to Fireball, the Rune Giant breathes new life into this deck.

This deck functions similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam. Use the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram to apply early pressure. Meanwhile, the Elixir Collector will help you build an elixir lead as the game progresses into the Double Elixir phase. Avoid deploying the Three Musketeers in the Single Elixir phase unless you can secure a significant advantage.

For defense, rely on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo. The Rune Giant will distract enemy troops while the Hunter, boosted by the Enchant effect, clears them out. Evo Zap is your spell of choice, aiding in securing Battle Ram connections on the enemy tower.

This deck features the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker deck is the top-performing Hog Rider deck in the meta. The inclusion of the Rune Giant has significantly boosted its effectiveness, making it a formidable choice for climbing to Ultimate Champion.

The deck's core strategy remains similar to its traditional counterpart, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. This shift removes the champion cycle but enhances the Firecracker's damage output through the Enchant buff, making it a game-changer.

The synergy between the Firecracker and Rune Giant is exceptionally powerful, amplifying the Firecracker's damage on every third hit. This can halt enemy pushes if timed correctly.

The Earthquake serves as your primary spell, enabling significant Tower damage in the late game if the Hog Rider struggles to break through defenses. Despite recent nerfs, Evo Skeletons remain a reliable defensive option.

This deck also uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant adds a new strategic layer to Clash Royale, encouraging players to experiment with unique card combinations. The decks we've highlighted should give you a solid foundation to understand the card's potential. Remember to personalize your deck to suit your playstyle for the best results.