Giants Reign Supreme: Top Rune Decks for Clash Royale Triumph

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 element. This guide explores the Rune Giant's capabilities and showcases effective deck strategies.

Understanding the Rune Giant

The Rune Giant, boasting 2803 Hitpoints (at tournament level) and medium movement speed, targets enemy towers and defensive buildings, dealing 120 damage. While its damage output is less than a Giant, its unique enchantment ability sets it apart. Upon deployment, it enhances two nearby troops, granting them bonus damage with every third hit. This buffing capability makes it a powerful support card. Its low elixir cost (4) allows for easy cycling.

The Rune Giant isn't a standalone win condition like the Golem; it excels as a support troop, providing a distraction and tanking tower shots while boosting the damage of other units during pushes.

Top Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale

Here are three strong decks incorporating the Rune Giant:

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

Goblin Giant Cannon Cart

This deck offers a robust defense against various attack styles. The Rune Giant synergizes well with the Cannon Cart and Goblin Giant, enhancing their damage output significantly. The Spear Goblins behind the Goblin Giant also benefit from the enchantment. The Elixir Collector provides an elixir advantage, while the Lumberjack and Rage spell offer additional offensive boosts. However, its lack of strong air defense makes it vulnerable to Lava Hound decks.

This deck utilizes the Royal Chef Tower Troop.

Battle Ram 3M

This deck, while featuring Three Musketeers, plays similarly to a Pekka Bridge Spam strategy. Early game pressure is maintained with the Bandit, Royal Ghost, and Evo Battle Ram. The Elixir Collector builds an elixir advantage for the late game. The Three Musketeers are strategically deployed after achieving an elixir lead. The Rune Giant and Hunter form a strong defensive combo, with the Rune Giant tanking while the Hunter, empowered by the enchantment, eliminates threats.

This deck uses the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

Hog EQ Firecracker

This deck is a variation of a strong meta Hog Rider deck. The Rune Giant replaces the Valkyrie or Mighty Miner, enhancing the Firecracker's damage significantly through its enchantment. The Earthquake spell provides substantial tower damage in the late game.

This deck utilizes the Tower Princess Tower Troop.

The Rune Giant introduces exciting strategic possibilities in Clash Royale. Experiment with these decks and personalize them to find the perfect synergy for your playstyle.