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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at 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 strengths and showcases effective deck strategies.
Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview
The Rune Giant, an Epic card, targets 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 feature 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 capability makes it potent in specific deck combinations.
Costing only four elixir, it's easily cycled without excessive elixir drain. Fast-attacking troops like Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower attackers benefit from strategic deployment. The following video demonstrates a Hunter, buffed by the Rune Giant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower.
However, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to be a primary win condition like the Golem. It functions best as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits while supporting other units during pushes.
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
Detailed breakdowns follow.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While Goblin Giant decks often feature Sparky, this variant incorporates the Cannon Cart.
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This beatdown deck possesses robust defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including Spear Goblins), maximizing damage output. The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining an elixir advantage. However, its limited air defense (Evo Bats) 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 similarly to Pekka Bridge Spam.
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Early game pressure is maintained using Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. Elixir Collector ensures an elixir advantage by the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed. Defense relies on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with 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.
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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's damage. Earthquake provides late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its buffing ability encourages experimentation. These decks serve as starting points; personalize them to optimize your gameplay.
