Clash Royale's Rune Giant Event: Top Deck Strategies
Clash Royale's latest event, featuring the Rune Giant, runs from January 13th for a week. This guide explores effective deck strategies to maximize your success. The Rune Giant, a new Epic card costing four elixir, targets buildings and buffs nearby troops, boosting their damage every third hit. Remember, it only buffs two troops at a time, requiring careful card selection.
Top Rune Giant Decks:
Deck One (Average Elixir Cost: 3.5)
This well-rounded deck counters various strategies. Guards and the Inferno Dragon effectively handle enemy Rune Giants and heavy units. Firecracker and Arrows dispatch swarms. For offense, combine the Ram Rider with Rage for a devastating speed boost.
Clash Royale Card | Elixir Cost |
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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 powerful deck utilizes both the Rune Giant and Goblin Giant for direct tower attacks. The Electro Dragon and Guards counter most giant units, while the Hunter and Arrows handle swarms. The Dart Goblin synergizes exceptionally well with the Rune Giant.
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 centers around the X-Bow as the primary attacker, supported by Archers, Knight, and Dart Goblin. The Goblin Gang counters heavy hitters like the Prince, P.E.K.K.A., and Ram Rider. The abundance of smaller units makes countering challenging. If your opponent targets your Archers with Arrows or the Log, quickly deploy the 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 |
These decks offer diverse strategies for the Rune Giant event. Experiment and adapt to find the best fit for your playstyle. Remember to adjust your tactics based on your opponent's deck composition.