Clash Royale's Rune Giant Buff: What Players Need to Know

Supercell’s latest maintenance update has introduced a significant change to the Rune Giant. Her enchantments, previously lost upon her destruction, now persist on allied troops, reshaping her utility in battle.

A Game-Changing Adjustment & Impact on Strategy

Rune Giant was initially designed as a protective tank, enhancing and shielding troops with her enchantments. However, her effectiveness fell short as she was often eliminated before her buffs made an impact. The new update allows her enchantments to remain active on troops even after her defeat, making her role as a support tank more viable.

This tweak increases her influence such that players can use her strategically without worrying about losing her benefits at the first hurdle. It is a means of achieving balance in the utility so she can contribute meaningfully in very high pressure situations.

It has drawn mixed reactions from the players. Some people like the change, saying she is vulnerable compared to other giants and that there is no damage output to structures, which made her less appealing as a win-condition card.

Critics have pointed out Supercell’s timing, questioning the urgency of buffing Rune Giant mid-season when other balance concerns, such as Goblinstein’s dominance in December, were left unresolved. Despite this, many agree the update addresses her role better, enhancing her defensive and support capabilities.

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Rune Giant is now a more reliable beatdown support. Using her, the player can easily add strength to pushes, which functions as a secondary tank and will let the troops stay longer alive in countering attacks. She is not the main power-offensive one, but the prolonged impact of her enchantments gives gameplay a new dimension.