Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks
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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, shakes up the arena! Unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), players can snag one for free via a limited-time launch offer (until January 17th, 2025). After that, it's chests or the in-game shop. While obtaining the Rune Giant is easy, mastering it requires understanding its strengths and optimal deck synergy. This guide explores some top-tier Rune Giant decks.
Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets 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 unique power isn't its tankiness, but its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output with every third hit. This buffing ability makes it incredibly potent in specific deck combinations.
Costing only four elixir, it's easily cycled without draining your resources. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower units can strategically leverage the Enchant for significant damage. Watch this clip of a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower: [ttpp]
However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to be a solo win condition like the Golem. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits while your other units attack.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Here are some powerful Clash Royale decks featuring the Rune Giant:
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Details on each deck follow below.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains strong, this variant, incorporating the Cannon Cart, offers a compelling alternative with the Rune Giant.
This beatdown deck boasts strong defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant synergizes perfectly with the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including its Spear Goblins), enabling massive damage. The Elixir Collector helps maintain an elixir advantage, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional offensive boosts. 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, once a meta staple, experience a resurgence with the Rune Giant. This deck plays similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy.
Early game pressure from the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram forces opponent elixir expenditure. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the late game. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed during Double Elixir. Defense relies on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with the Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck utilizes the Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
The Hog EQ Firecracker deck, already a top contender, benefits significantly from the Rune Giant.
Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. While removing the Mighty Miner cycle, the Rune Giant's Enchant buff drastically enhances the Firecracker's damage output. The Earthquake delivers substantial tower damage in the late game. Evo Skeletons provide effective defense. This deck utilizes the Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces exciting strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing ability encourages creative deck building. While these decks provide a solid starting point, remember to personalize your strategies to find the perfect fit for your playstyle.
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