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The Rune Giant is the latest Epic Card to grace the arenas of Clash Royale. Unlocked at the Jungle Arena (Arena 9), players can snag one for free at the shop as part of the Rune Giant Launch offer, available until January 17th, 2025. After this date, the only way to obtain it will be through chests or the in-game shop.

Unlocking the Rune Giant is straightforward, but mastering its use to win games is where the real challenge lies. Understanding the card's strengths and integrating it effectively into your deck is crucial. In this guide, we'll explore some of the best Rune Giant decks to help you make the most of this new addition to Clash Royale.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant is an Epic card in Clash Royale that primarily targets enemy Towers and defensive buildings. At tournament standards, it boasts 2803 Hitpoints and a Medium movement speed, dealing 120 damage to buildings—considerably more than an Ice Golem but roughly half that of a Giant.

What truly distinguishes the Rune Giant is its unique Enchant effect. Upon deployment, it enchants two nearby troops, boosting their damage on every third hit. This ability to enhance your troops makes the Rune Giant a formidable asset in specific card combinations.

Moreover, the card's low cost of four elixirs allows for easy cycling without depleting your elixir reserves. Pairing it with fast-firing troops like the Dart Goblin can trigger the Enchant effect multiple times, while slower attackers can also benefit if used strategically.

Check out this clip of a Hunter taking down a Lava Hound before it reaches the Tower, thanks to the Rune Giant's buff:

While the Rune Giant's Hitpoints aren't sufficient to serve as a primary win condition like the Golem, it excels as a support troop that can distract enemy units and absorb a few tower hits during your push.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are some of the top decks in Clash Royale that leverage the Rune Giant effectively.

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

Detailed information on these decks follows.

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant and Sparky combo is a well-known beatdown strategy, integrating the Rune Giant with the Cannon Cart offers a fresh twist.

This deck, despite its beatdown nature, boasts a robust defense capable of countering various attack styles, from cycle to siege decks. The key troops to buff with the Rune Giant are the Cannon Cart and the Goblin Giant, including the Spear Goblins on its back, which can deal significant damage if they connect with the enemy tower.

The Elixir Collector is crucial for maintaining elixir advantage, while the Lumberjack and Rage spell provide additional boosts to your Goblin Giant. However, the deck's lack of air defense, aside from Evo Bats, makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks.

This deck uses the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

Although the Three Musketeers have fallen out of the meta due to their high cost and susceptibility to Fireball, the Rune Giant has breathed new life into this deck.

This deck functions similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam, utilizing three Bridge Spam cards: Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. Early game pressure with these cards forces your opponent to spend elixir on defense, allowing you to gain an elixir lead with the Elixir Collector by the Double Elixir stage. Avoid deploying the Three Musketeers during the Single Elixir phase unless you can capitalize on your opponent's mistake.

For defense, the Rune Giant and Hunter combo is key, with the Rune Giant tanking and distracting while the Hunter, enhanced by the Enchant buff, clears the field. The only spell in this deck, Evo Zap, aids in securing Battle Ram connections on the enemy tower.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

Currently, the Hog EQ Firecracker is the strongest Hog Rider deck in the meta, and the addition of the Rune Giant has significantly boosted its performance on the Clash Royale leaderboard, making it a well-rounded choice for reaching Ultimate Champion.

This deck operates similarly to the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, with the Rune Giant replacing the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The Enchant buff from the Rune Giant elevates the Firecracker's damage output, making it exceptionally effective. The Firecracker, when buffed, can halt enemy pushes with its enhanced splash damage on the third hit.

The Earthquake spell is vital for late-game tower damage, especially if the Hog Rider struggles to break through defenses. Despite a recent nerf, Evo Skeletons remain a strong defensive option.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces a new strategic layer to Clash Royale, enabling players to experiment with unique card combinations. The decks outlined here should give you a solid foundation for understanding how to use the Rune Giant effectively. However, don't hesitate to customize these decks to suit your personal playstyle and find the perfect synergy for your gameplay.