Giant Runes Unleashed: Epic Royale Strategies Revealed

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

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 limited-time shop 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 use, showcasing effective deck compositions.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card targeting 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, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing ability makes it incredibly potent in specific deck combinations.

Costing only four elixir, it's easily cycled without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower attackers can strategically leverage the Enchant. The following video demonstrates a Hunter, buffed by the Rune Giant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower.

However, unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to be a primary win condition. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while supporting pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some top-performing Rune Giant decks:

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

Details on each deck follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a strong alternative when using the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Goblin Giant6 Evo Bats2 Rage2 Arrows3 Rune Giant4 Lumberjack4 Cannon Cart5 Elixir Collector6

This beatdown deck boasts robust defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant effectively buffs both the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows significant damage output. The Elixir Collector is crucial, while the Lumberjack and Rage provide additional Goblin Giant support. However, its lack of air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck reimagines the Three Musketeers, playing more like a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Zap2 Evo Battle Ram4 Bandit3 Royal Ghost3 Hunter4 Rune Giant4 Elixir Collector6 Three Musketeers9

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. Defense centers around the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with the Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This is a top-tier Hog Rider deck enhanced by the Rune Giant.

Card Name Elixir Cost Evo Skeletons1 Evo Firecracker3 Ice Spirit1 The Log2 Earthquake3 Cannon3 Rune Giant4 Hog Rider4

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts the Firecracker's damage, creating a powerful defensive and offensive synergy. The Earthquake provides late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons remains a strong defensive option. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale, encouraging creative card combinations. These decks provide a starting point; experiment to find your optimal playstyle.