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The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a limited-time in-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 uses and presents several 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 feature is its Enchant effect: upon deployment, it enhances two nearby troops, boosting their damage output on every third hit. This buffing capability makes it potent in specific deck combinations.
Costing only four elixirs, the Rune Giant is easily cycled. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin maximize its effect, while slower-attacking units can still benefit with strategic deployment.
Observe the following video showcasing a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower: (Video clip would go here)
Unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to serve as a solo win condition. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while supporting offensive pushes.
Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
Here are top-performing Clash Royale decks featuring the Rune Giant:
- Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
- Battle Ram 3M
- Hog EQ Firecracker
Detailed analyses of each deck follow.
Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant incorporating the Cannon Cart offers a compelling alternative when using the Rune Giant.
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This beatdown deck boasts robust defense against various strategies. The Rune Giant synergizes effectively with the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including its Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows for significant damage to troops and towers. The Elixir Collector, Lumberjack, and Rage spell provide additional offensive boosts. However, its lack of dedicated air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.
Battle Ram 3M
This deck revitalizes the Three Musketeers, leveraging the Rune Giant for enhanced effectiveness.
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Playing similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam deck, it utilizes the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram for early-game pressure. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the Double Elixir phase. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed later. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a potent defensive combo, with the Rune Giant tanking while the Hunter, buffed by the Enchant, eliminates threats. Evo Zap supports 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 the Firecracker's damage, creating a powerful defensive and offensive synergy. The Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer effective defense. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.
The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic dimension to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing ability encourages experimentation with diverse card combinations. The decks presented here offer starting points; personalize them to optimize your playstyle.
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