Clash Royale: Best Rune Giant Decks

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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9) or via a limited-time in-game shop offer. This guide explores the Rune Giant's capabilities and presents effective deck strategies.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets enemy Towers and defensive buildings. Its key feature isn't its tankiness (2803 Hitpoints at tournament level), but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it potent in specific deck combinations.

Its low elixir cost (4) allows for easy cycling. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize the Enchant effect, while slower-attacking units can strategically utilize it. The following video demonstrates a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound.

However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve solely as a win condition like the Golem. It functions best as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while supporting other units during pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

These Clash Royale decks effectively integrate the Rune Giant:

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

Detailed descriptions follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporates the Cannon Cart.

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 beatdown deck boasts strong defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including its Spear Goblins), maximizing damage output. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent pushes, complemented by the Lumberjack and Rage spell for additional Goblin Giant boosts. However, its lack of air defense (besides Evo Bats) makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This Three Musketeers deck functions similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy.

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

Early-game pressure is maintained with the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram, building an Elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed. Defense relies on the Rune Giant (tanking) and Hunter (cleanup, enhanced by the Enchant buff). Evo Zap supports Battle Ram pushes. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This top-tier Hog Rider deck incorporates the Rune Giant, significantly enhancing its effectiveness.

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

Gameplay remains similar to the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant dramatically boosts the Firecracker's damage. The Earthquake provides late-game Tower damage. Evo Skeletons handle defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing ability encourages experimentation with diverse card combinations. These decks provide a starting point; personalize your deck to optimize your playstyle.