Get ready for some intense Clash Royale action! The new Rune Giant event has arrived, kicking off on January 13th and lasting for seven days. As the name suggests, the Rune Giant is the star of the show, so building your deck around this powerful card is key to success. This article provides some effective deck strategies to dominate the Rune Giant event.
The Rune Giant is a new Epic card costing four elixir. Like other giants, it targets buildings directly, but with a unique twist: it buffs the two closest troops, granting them increased damage every third hit. This makes for devastating pushes, but remember, it only enchants two cards at a time, so careful card selection is crucial.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Deck One (Average Elixir: 3.5)

This balanced deck is effective against a wide range of opponents. Guards and Inferno Dragon counter enemy Rune Giants and heavy units, while Firecracker and Arrows handle swarms. For offense, combine the Ram Rider with Rage for a speed-enhanced push.
Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
---|---|
Rune Giant | Four |
Guards | Three |
Firecracker | Three |
Inferno Dragon | Four |
Arrows | Three |
Rage | Two |
Goblin Giant | Six |
Knight | Three |
Deck Two (Average Elixir: 3.9)

This deck packs a punch with both Rune Giant and Goblin Giant, focusing on direct tower attacks. Electro Dragon and Guards handle most giants, while Hunter and Arrows deal with swarms. The Dart Goblin synergizes exceptionally well with the Rune Giant, making this a strong choice.
Clash Royale Cards | Elixir Cost |
---|---|
Rune Giant | Four |
Guards | Three |
Fisherman | Three |
Electro Dragon | Five |
Arrows | Three |
Dart Goblin | Three |
Goblin Giant | Six |
Hunter | Four |
Deck Three (Average Elixir: 3.3)
This deck utilizes the X-Bow as its primary attacker, supported by Archers, Knight, and Dart Goblin. Goblin Gang effectively counters heavy hitters like Prince, P.E.K.K.A., and Ram Rider. The abundance of small troops makes it difficult for opponents to counter effectively. For example, if they target your Archers with Arrows or Log, you can quickly deploy Dart Goblin or Goblin Gang to maintain pressure.
Clash Royale Cards | Elixir |
---|---|
Rune Giant | Four |
Goblin Gang | 3 |
Giant Snowball | Two |
Log | Two |
Archers | Three |
Dart Goblin | Three |
X-Bow | Six |
Knight | Three |