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The Rune Giant is Clash Royale's newest Epic card, unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free in-shop offer (valid until January 17th, 2025) allows early access; otherwise, it's obtainable through chests or the shop.
Mastering the Rune Giant requires understanding its strategic value. This guide highlights top Rune Giant decks to enhance your gameplay.
Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets 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 key feature isn't tanking, but its Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing capability makes it 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 units benefit from strategic deployment.
Observe this Hunter eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower, thanks to the Rune Giant's buff: (Insert video clip here if available)
Unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant isn't a standalone win condition. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while your other units attack.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
These Clash Royale decks effectively utilize the Rune Giant:
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Details below.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While Goblin Giant decks often feature Sparky, this variant incorporates the Cannon Cart for Rune Giant synergy.
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This beatdown deck boasts strong defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including Spear Goblins), maximizing damage output. The Elixir Collector fuels consistent pushes, supported by the Lumberjack and Rage spell. 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 revives the Three Musketeers, leveraging the Rune Giant for enhanced effectiveness.
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Playing similarly to Pekka Bridge Spam, it utilizes Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram for early pressure, building an elixir advantage for the Three Musketeers in double elixir time. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a defensive combo, with Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
Hog EQ Firecracker
A top-tier Hog Rider deck enhanced by the Rune Giant.
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Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, replacing Valkyrie or Mighty Miner with the Rune Giant. The Rune Giant's Enchant significantly boosts Firecracker damage, creating a potent defensive and offensive combination. The Earthquake provides late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer defensive support. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces new strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its buffing ability encourages experimentation with diverse card combinations. These example decks offer a starting point; personalize them to match your preferred playstyle.
