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The Rune Giant is Clash Royale's newest Epic card, unlocked in the Jungle Arena (Arena 9). A free Rune Giant is available via a limited-time 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 strengths and showcases effective deck strategies.

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 isn't its tankiness, but its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing ability makes it incredibly 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 troops can strategically utilize the Enchant.

Observe this example: a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminates a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower.

However, unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant lacks the Hitpoints to be a sole win condition. It excels as a support troop, distracting enemies and absorbing tower damage while other units attack.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are top-performing Rune Giant decks:

• Goblin Giant Cannon Cart
• Battle Ram 3M
• Hog EQ Firecracker

Details on each deck follow.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variant using the Cannon Cart offers a compelling alternative for Rune Giant integration.

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

This beatdown deck features robust defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant primarily buffs the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Cannon Cart's durability allows significant damage output against troops and towers. Elixir Collector usage is crucial. The Lumberjack and Rage spell provide additional Goblin Giant boosts. However, its air defense (Evo Bats) is limited, posing challenges against Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

The Three Musketeers, while expensive, are surprisingly effective with the Rune Giant. This deck resembles Pekka Bridge Spam.

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

The Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram maintain early-game pressure. Elixir Collector ensures an elixir advantage. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed in Double Elixir time. The Rune Giant and Hunter form the core defense, with the Rune Giant tanking and the Hunter, buffed by the Enchant, eliminating threats. Evo Zap supports 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.

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

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. The combination is highly effective at stopping pushes. Earthquake provides substantial late-game tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer defensive support. This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces strategic depth to Clash Royale. Its unique buffing mechanism encourages experimentation with novel card combinations. These decks offer a starting point; personalize them to match your playstyle.