Clash Royale: Ultimate Rune Giant Strategies

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• Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
• Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at 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 in-game shop. This guide explores the Rune Giant's capabilities and presents several effective deck strategies.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card targeting enemy Towers and defensive structures. 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 strength lies not in its tankiness, but in its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing capability makes it exceptionally potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixirs, the Rune Giant allows for easy cycling without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking units like the Dart Goblin maximize the Enchant effect, while slower units can strategically utilize it as well.

Observe this example of a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, quickly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower: [Insert video clip link here if available]

However, unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve as a sole win condition. It functions best as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while other units attack.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

These Clash Royale decks effectively leverage the Rune Giant:

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

Detailed explanations follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporates the Cannon Cart, offering a robust alternative.

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 features strong defense against various attack styles. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins), maximizing damage output. The Elixir Collector is crucial, while the Lumberjack and Rage spell 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

This deck revitalizes the Three Musketeers, playing 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

The Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram maintain early pressure, while the Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed in the Double Elixir phase. The Rune Giant and Hunter form the core defense, with the Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

A top-tier Hog Rider deck enhanced by the Rune Giant.

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, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Rune Giant's Enchant dramatically increases the Firecracker's damage, creating a powerful offensive and defensive combo. The Earthquake provides significant late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant significantly impacts Clash Royale strategy, encouraging experimentation with new card combinations. These decks provide a starting point; personalize them to optimize your playstyle.