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The Rune Giant is Clash Royale's newest Epic card, unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a launch offer until January 17th, 2025; after this date, it can only be obtained from chests or the shop.
This guide explores the Rune Giant's strategic uses and presents several top-performing decks incorporating this powerful card.
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 key strength isn't its tankiness, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing ability makes it exceptionally effective in specific deck combinations.
Costing only four elixir, the Rune Giant is easily cycled without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower troops can leverage it strategically.
Observe how a Hunter, buffed by the Rune Giant, efficiently eliminates a Lava Hound before it reaches the tower: [Insert video clip here - replace with actual video embed code if available]
However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to function as a sole win condition like the Golem. It's best utilized 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 effective Rune Giant decks:
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Details on these decks follow.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant using the Cannon Cart offers a strong alternative when incorporating the Rune Giant.
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This beatdown deck boasts robust defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant effectively buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins), creating powerful pushes. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent offense, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional offensive boosts. However, its air defense (Evo Bats) is limited, making it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.
Battle Ram 3M
The Three Musketeers, while expensive, become surprisingly effective with the Rune Giant's support, creating a Pekka Bridge Spam-style deck.
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Early game pressure relies on the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed later. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a strong defensive combo, while Evo Zap supports Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
The Hog EQ Firecracker deck, already a top Hog Rider deck, is significantly enhanced by the Rune Giant.
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Gameplay remains similar to the standard version, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage, creating a potent defensive and offensive tool. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant adds a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale. Experiment with these decks and personalize them to discover your optimal playstyle.
