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The Rune Giant is the latest Epic Card to grace the arenas of Clash Royale. You can unlock it at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), but there's a special offer at the shop where you can claim one for free until January 17th, 2025. After that date, you'll have to rely on chests or the in-game shop to add it to your collection.
Unlocking the Rune Giant is just the beginning; mastering it in battle is the real challenge. This guide will help you understand the card's mechanics and showcase some of the best Rune Giant decks to help you dominate the game after unlocking this powerful new addition.
Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
The Rune Giant is a unique Epic card in Clash Royale, designed to target enemy Towers and defensive buildings. With 2803 Hitpoints and Medium movement speed at tournament standards, it packs a punch with 120 damage per hit—considerably more than an Ice Golem but about half of a Giant's damage output.
What truly distinguishes the Rune Giant is its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, she enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage on every third hit. This ability transforms her into a formidable support unit, especially when paired with the right card combinations.
At a cost of just four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easy to cycle and won't drain your elixir reserves. Fast-firing troops like the Dart Goblin can trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, while slower units can still benefit from the bonus if played strategically.
Check out this clip of a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant, taking down a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower:
While the Rune Giant isn't robust enough to be a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a support troop that can distract enemy units and absorb some tower hits during your offensive pushes.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Here are some top-tier decks that effectively leverage the Rune Giant's unique abilities.
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Details on these decks are provided below.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo is a well-known beatdown strategy, the Rune Giant brings a fresh twist with the Cannon Cart variant.
6
Evo Bats
2
Rage
2
Arrows
3
Rune Giant
4
Lumberjack
4
Cannon Cart
5
Elixir Collector
6
This deck offers robust defense against various attack types, from cycle decks to siege strategies, while also enabling strong counter-pushes. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins on the Giant's back, allowing them to deal significant damage to enemy troops and Towers.
The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining elixir advantage, and the Lumberjack and Rage spells provide additional boosts to your Goblin Giant. However, be cautious as the deck lacks air defense beyond Evo Bats, making it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks.
This deck uses the Royal Chef Tower Troop.
Battle Ram 3M
Though the Three Musketeers have fallen out of the meta due to their high cost and vulnerability to Fireball, the Rune Giant breathes new life into this deck.
2
Evo Battle Ram
4
Bandit
3
Royal Ghost
3
Hunter
4
Rune Giant
4
Elixir Collector
6
Three Musketeers
9
This deck operates similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam, utilizing Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram to apply early pressure. The Elixir Collector helps you gain an elixir lead, which becomes crucial in the Double Elixir phase. Avoid deploying the Three Musketeers during the Single Elixir stage unless you can secure a strong advantage.
For defense, pair the Rune Giant with the Hunter. The Giant tanks and distracts enemy units, while the Hunter, enhanced by the Enchant Buff, cleans up the field. Evo Zap is your only spell, useful for securing Battle Ram connections on the enemy Tower.
This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker is the most dominant Hog Rider deck. The Rune Giant's inclusion significantly boosts this deck's performance, helping players reach Ultimate Champion.
1
Evo Firecracker
3
Ice Spirit
1
The Log
2
Earthquake
3
Cannon
3
Rune Giant
4
Hog Rider
4
This deck maintains its core strategy but swaps the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner for the Rune Giant. The Enchant buff from the Rune Giant elevates the Firecracker's damage output, making it devastating with every third hit.
The Firecracker, empowered by the Rune Giant, can halt any push effectively. The Earthquake spell allows for massive Tower damage in the late game, particularly if the Hog Rider faces strong defenses. Despite recent nerfs, Evo Skeletons remain a solid choice for defense.
This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces new strategic depth to Clash Royale, enabling players to experiment with unique card combinations. The decks outlined here should give you a solid foundation to start with, but don't hesitate to customize them to fit your playstyle and discover the perfect synergy for your battles.
