Rune Giant
Rune Giant overview
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Description
Need your weapons sharpened? You've come to the right place. Rune Giant enchants Troops closest to her, haing them deal Bonus Damage every third attack. Only two Troops can be enchanted at once.
Rune Giant battle strategy
At 4 elixir, Rune Giant plays as a Epic troop that targets buildings. Released in 2025, it remains a reliable option for balancing offense and defense.
Opening plays and tempo
Lead with Rune Giant when you can float 4 elixir. It lets you test your opponent's responses without committing a full push.
Support combinations
Pair Rune Giant with spells or support troops that amplify a troop's pressure. Knockback, rage, or splash damage keep it on the board longer.
Defensive flip
Hold Rune Giant for buildings pushes when you need a fast trade. Survive the defense, then stack it behind surviving units for a counterattack.
Synergies and deck ideas
Cheap cycle cards help you get back to Rune Giant whenever you need its toolkit in rotation.
Mix Rune Giant with win conditions that benefit from its support or let it pressure the opposite lane as a secondary win condition.
Playing around counters
Identify hard counters early
Watch for buildings, splash damage, or swarms that shut Rune Giant down. Force those answers out with spells or opposite-lane pressure.
Spell safety
Avoid stacking Rune Giant near your tower. High-damage spells punish clumped units, so stagger deployments to reduce risk.
Upgrade priorities
Track the damage and hit point breakpoints that matter at your ladder tier. Leveling Rune Giant so it survives common counter damage keeps it relevant.
Practice what you learn
Use the Clash Royale Wordle daily puzzle to reinforce matchup knowledge. The practice mode lets you rehearse elixir predictions before real matches.