Top Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

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The Rune Giant is the latest Epic Card to join the Clash Royale arena. Unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), players can also claim one for free at the shop through the Rune Giant Launch offer, available until January 17th, 2025. After this date, the card can only be obtained from chests or the in-game shop.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is straightforward, but mastering it in-game requires understanding its unique abilities and integrating it effectively into your deck. This guide will introduce you to some of the best Rune Giant decks to try out once you've added this powerful card to your collection.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card that specifically targets enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed, dealing 120 damage per hit to opponent's buildings. This damage output sits between that of an Ice Golem and 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 enhance other troops makes the Rune Giant a formidable asset in certain deck compositions.

With a cost of just four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle and doesn't strain your elixir reserves. Pair it with fast-firing troops like the Dart Goblin for multiple procs of the Enchant effect, or with slower attackers for strategic advantage.

Watch this clip to see how a Hunter, buffed by the Rune Giant, efficiently takes down a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower:

While the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to be a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a support troop, capable of distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits during your pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some top-performing decks in Clash Royale that leverage the Rune Giant's unique abilities:

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

Let's dive into the details of these decks.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

Traditionally, the Goblin Giant pairs well with Sparky, but with the Rune Giant in play, consider this variation with the Cannon Cart.

This beatdown deck offers strong defense against various attack styles. The Rune Giant enhances both the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins on its back, enabling significant damage output. The Elixir Collector helps maintain elixir flow, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional boosts. However, this deck struggles against air-based decks like Lava Hound due to limited air defense.

This deck uses the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

The Three Musketeers have seen better days in Clash Royale's meta, but the Rune Giant revitalizes this deck.

This deck resembles a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy, utilizing Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram for early pressure. The Elixir Collector helps build an elixir lead, crucial for the Double Elixir stage. The Rune Giant and Hunter combo provides robust defense, with the Hunter's damage amplified by the Enchant effect. Evo Zap supports Battle Ram's tower connections.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

The Hog EQ Firecracker is currently the top Hog Rider deck in the meta, further enhanced by the Rune Giant.

This deck functions similarly to its traditional version but swaps out Valkyrie or Mighty Miner for the Rune Giant. The synergy between the Firecracker and the Rune Giant is particularly potent, as the Firecracker's splash damage is dramatically increased on its third hit. The Earthquake complements the Hog Rider for late-game tower damage, while Evo Skeletons handle defensive duties effectively.

This deck also uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The introduction of the Rune Giant has added a strategic depth to Clash Royale, allowing players to explore new card combinations. The decks outlined here should give you a solid foundation to understand how the Rune Giant operates. Don't hesitate to personalize your decks to find the perfect match for your playstyle.