Rune Giant Decks Dominate Clash Royale Meta

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 gameplay experience. This guide explores the Rune Giant's capabilities and presents three effective deck strategies incorporating this powerful card.

Clash Royale Rune Giant Overview

The Rune Giant, boasting 2803 Hitpoints (at tournament level) and medium movement speed, targets enemy towers and defensive structures. Its damage output (120 per hit) surpasses that of an Ice Golem but falls short of a Giant's. However, its defining feature is its Enchant ability. Upon deployment, the Rune Giant enhances two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing capability makes it a potent addition to specific deck compositions. Costing only four elixir, the Rune Giant allows for easy cycling. Fast-attacking troops like the Dart Goblin synergize exceptionally well, while slower units can benefit strategically. The following video showcases a Hunter, empowered by the Rune Giant's Enchant, swiftly eliminating a Lava Hound: (Video link would go here if available). Unlike the Golem, the Rune Giant isn't a standalone win condition; it excels as a support troop, providing crucial distraction and tanking capabilities for your offensive pushes.

Best Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Three top-performing Rune Giant decks are highlighted below:

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

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

While the Goblin Giant Sparky deck remains viable, this variation incorporates the Cannon Cart for enhanced effectiveness.

This beatdown deck features robust defense against various attack strategies. The Rune Giant effectively buffs both the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant (including the Spear Goblins). The Elixir Collector ensures elixir advantage, and the Lumberjack and Rage spell provide additional offensive boosts. However, its lack of dedicated air defense presents a weakness against Lava Hound decks. This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck leverages the Three Musketeers with a focus on Bridge Spam tactics.

The Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram create early-game pressure, while the Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed during Double Elixir time. Defense relies on the Rune Giant and Hunter combo, with Evo Zap supporting Battle Ram pushes. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This deck enhances the already strong Hog EQ Firecracker archetype.

Gameplay mirrors the standard Hog EQ Firecracker, but the Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner. The synergy between the Rune Giant and Firecracker is particularly potent, enabling massive damage output. The Earthquake provides late-game Tower damage. Evo Skeletons offer defensive capabilities. This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant significantly alters Clash Royale strategies. Its buffing ability opens up exciting new deck combinations. While these three decks offer strong starting points, experimentation and personalization are key to finding the perfect strategy for your playstyle.