Rune Giant Dominates: Top Decks Revealed

Clash Royale's Rune Giant: A Comprehensive Guide to Decks and Strategies

The Rune Giant, a new Epic card in Clash Royale, is unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9) and offers a unique buffing ability. This guide explores the Rune Giant's capabilities and showcases effective deck strategies.

Understanding the Rune Giant

The Rune Giant, with 2803 Hitpoints (at tournament level) and medium movement speed, targets enemy towers and buildings, dealing 120 damage. While its damage output is less than a Giant's, its unique enchantment effect sets it apart. Upon deployment, the Rune Giant enhances two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing capability makes it a potent support troop, particularly effective with fast-attacking units. Its 4-elixir cost allows for easy cycling.

The Rune Giant isn't a win condition like the Golem; instead, it excels as a support unit, distracting enemies and absorbing tower hits while boosting allied troops' damage.

Top Rune Giant Decks

Here are some top-performing Rune Giant decks:

• Goblin Giant Cannon Cart: This beatdown deck features a robust defense. The Rune Giant synergizes exceptionally well with the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant, enhancing their damage output. The inclusion of Lumberjack and Rage provides additional offensive boosts. However, its air defense is limited, making it vulnerable to Lava Hound strategies. (Uses Royal Chef Tower Troop)

  Card Name	Elixir Cost
  Evo Goblin Giant	6
  Evo Bats	2
  Rage	2
  Arrows	3
  Rune Giant	4
  Lumberjack	4
  Cannon Cart	5
  Elixir Collector	6

• Battle Ram 3M: This deck, while featuring Three Musketeers, plays similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy. Early-game pressure is maintained with Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a strong defensive combo, with the Rune Giant tanking and the Hunter, empowered by the enchantment, eliminating threats. (Uses Tower Princess Tower Troop)

  Card Name	Elixir Cost
  Evo Zap	2
  Evo Battle Ram	4
  Bandit	3
  Royal Ghost	3
  Hunter	4
  Rune Giant	4
  Elixir Collector	6
  Three Musketeers	9

• Hog EQ Firecracker: A top-tier Hog Rider deck, enhanced by the Rune Giant's synergy with the Firecracker. The Rune Giant's enchantment significantly increases the Firecracker's damage output. Earthquake provides substantial tower damage in the late game. (Uses Tower Princess Tower Troop)

  Card Name	Elixir Cost
  Evo Skeletons	1
  Evo Firecracker	3
  Ice Spirit	1
  The Log	2
  Earthquake	3
  Cannon	3
  Rune Giant	4
  Hog Rider	4

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Experiment with these decks and personalize them to find your optimal playstyle.