Clash Royale's Rune Giant Event: Top Deck Strategies
Clash Royale's latest event, the Rune Giant event, kicked off on January 13th and runs for a week. This guide highlights effective deck strategies to maximize your success using the new Epic Rune Giant card. The Rune Giant, costing four elixir, targets buildings and buffs the two nearest units, significantly boosting their damage output every third hit. Strategic card selection is key to leveraging this buff effectively.
Top Rune Giant Decks in Clash Royale
The following decks offer diverse approaches to utilizing the Rune Giant's unique abilities:
Deck One (Average Elixir Cost: 3.5)
This well-rounded deck counters a wide range of threats. Guards and the Inferno Dragon effectively neutralize enemy Rune Giants and heavy units. Firecracker and Arrows handle swarms, while the Ram Rider, boosted by Rage, provides a potent offensive push.
Clash Royale Card | Elixir Cost |
---|---|
Rune Giant | Four |
Guards | Three |
Firecracker | Three |
Inferno Dragon | Four |
Arrows | Three |
Rage | Two |
Goblin Giant | Six |
Knight | Three |
Deck Two (Average Elixir Cost: 3.9)
This deck combines the offensive power of both the Rune Giant and Goblin Giant for direct tower attacks. Electro Dragon and Guards counter most giant units, while Hunter and Arrows deal with swarms. The Dart Goblin synergizes exceptionally well with the Rune Giant, making this a strong contender.
Clash Royale Card | Elixir Cost |
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Rune Giant | Four |
Guards | Three |
Fisherman | Three |
Electro Dragon | Five |
Arrows | Three |
Dart Goblin | Three |
Goblin Giant | Six |
Hunter | Four |
Deck Three (Average Elixir Cost: 3.3)
This deck utilizes the X-Bow as the primary attacker, supported by Archers, Knight, and Dart Goblin. Goblin Gang effectively counters heavy hitters like the Prince, P.E.K.K.A., and Ram Rider. The deck's numerous small units create a challenging counter-push scenario for opponents. If your Archers are targeted by Arrows or Log, quickly deploy Dart Goblin or Goblin Gang to maintain pressure.
Clash Royale Card | Elixir Cost |
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Rune Giant | Four |
Goblin Gang | Three |
Giant Snowball | Two |
Log | Two |
Archers | Three |
Dart Goblin | Three |
X-Bow | Six |
Knight | Three |
Remember to adapt your strategy based on your opponent's deck and play style. Good luck in the Rune Giant event!