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The Rune Giant is the latest Epic Card to grace the arenas of Clash Royale. It becomes available at Jungle Arena (Arena 9), and players can snag one for free from the shop through the Rune Giant Launch offer, available until January 17th, 2025. After that date, you'll need to rely on chests or the in-game shop to add this powerhouse to your collection.
Unlocking the Rune Giant is just the first step. To dominate the game, you need to understand how to integrate this card into your deck effectively. That's where our guide steps in, presenting some of the most effective Rune Giant decks to try out once you've added this new card to your arsenal in Clash Royale.
Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
The Rune Giant is an Epic card that zeroes in on enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, she boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed, delivering 120 damage to buildings—outpacing an Ice Golem but lagging behind a Giant's might.
What makes the Rune Giant truly stand out is her Enchant effect. Upon deployment, she enchants the two nearest troops, granting them bonus damage on every third hit. This unique ability to enhance your troops turns her into a formidable force when paired with the right cards.
Costing just four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle into your strategy without depleting your elixir reserves. Pair her with fast-firing units like the Dart Goblin to trigger her effect multiple times, or leverage her buff with slower units for strategic advantage.
Check out this clip where a Hunter, boosted by the Rune Giant, swiftly takes down a Lava Hound before it can reach the Tower:
While the Rune Giant isn't robust enough to serve as a primary win condition like the Golem, she excels as a support troop, capable of distracting enemy units and soaking up some tower hits during your offensive pushes.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Here are some top-tier decks that utilize the Rune Giant as a crucial component:
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Let's delve into these deck options.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While the Goblin Giant Sparky combo remains a formidable beatdown strategy, integrating the Rune Giant with the Cannon Cart offers a fresh twist.
| 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 deck, despite its beatdown nature, boasts a robust defense capable of countering various attack styles, from cycle to siege decks. The Rune Giant's buffs primarily target the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins riding atop the latter, amplifying their damage potential.
Deploying the Elixir Collector frequently is key to maintaining elixir advantage. With the Lumberjack and Rage spell, you have additional ways to enhance your Goblin Giant's impact. However, the deck's lack of dedicated air defense, aside from Evo Bats, makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound strategies.
This deck features the Royal Chef Tower Troop.
Battle Ram 3M
Though the Three Musketeers have fallen out of the meta, the Rune Giant breathes new life into this high-cost, high-DPS unit, making it a viable choice once again.
| 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 |
This deck operates similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy, utilizing Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram to apply early pressure. Use the Elixir Collector to build an elixir lead, saving the Three Musketeers for the Double Elixir phase unless a golden opportunity arises earlier.
For defense, the Rune Giant and Hunter form a potent combo, with the Giant tanking and distracting while the Hunter, boosted by the Enchant effect, clears threats. Evo Zap serves as your primary spell, aiding in securing Battle Ram connections on enemy towers.
This deck employs the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker deck reigns supreme among Hog Rider strategies, and the Rune Giant's inclusion has significantly boosted its performance on the Clash Royale leaderboard, making it a strong contender for reaching Ultimate Champion.
| 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 |
This deck maintains the core strategy of the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, with the Rune Giant replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Enchant buff elevates the Firecracker's damage output, making her a devastating force against enemy pushes.
The Earthquake spell complements the Hog Rider, enabling significant tower damage in the late game. Despite recent nerfs, Evo Skeletons remain a top choice for defensive plays.
This deck also utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale, encouraging players to experiment with unique card combinations. The decks we've highlighted should give you a solid foundation for understanding how to leverage this card. However, don't hesitate to customize these decks to suit your personal playstyle and find the perfect synergy for your battles.
