Mastering the Golden Knight in Clash Royale: A Complete Guide

Alexa Hunter

09/12/2025

Golden Knight is a Champion in Clash Royale. He is strong, but also a little tricky if you don’t know him. He is not only tank or only damage, he is kind of both. You unlock him at Arena 16, Executioner’s Kitchen, and he costs 4 Elixir to deploy. His ability, Dashing Dash, costs 1 extra Elixir. Without this ability, he is okay but not amazing. With it, he can move fast, hit multiple troops, and even survive spells that normally kill other troops.

I learned this the hard way when I first used him. I placed him in the middle thinking he will do magic, but enemy troops were scattered and his dash did almost nothing. After that, I realized timing and placement are very important with him. So, this guide will help you understand alsmot every aspect of Golden Knight and how to use it perfectly.

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Golden Knight Stats

I want to explain his stats in simple way. He is strong enough to survive normal pushes and deal reasonable damage. Here are some numbers for levels 11–15:

Level	HP	Damage per Hit	DPS	Dash Damage
11	1799	161	178	335
13	2172	194	215	404
14	2382	213	236	444
15	2615	234	260	487

He swings every 0.9 second, moves at medium speed, and hits 1.2 tiles away. Not very fast, not very slow. I like him in the middle or behind a tank. He can survive hits from troops like Valkyrie or Mini P.E.K.K.A, sometimes more than you expect. But if enemy places high damage single target, you must be careful.

Golden Knight Dashing Dash Ability

This ability is what makes him interesting. Without dash, he is okay but nothing special. With dash, he can destroy many troops if you use him right.

Costs 1 Elixir extra
Starts 1 second after activation
Cooldown 8 seconds
Targets nearest ground troop or building in about 5.5 tiles

During dash, he is invulnerable, so enemy spells or attacks cannot touch him. He can chain up to 10 dashes if there are enough targets. Dash stops if he hits a Crown Tower, runs out of targets, or finishes 10 dashes.

I learned something important: if enemies are far from each other, dash is almost useless. But if they are close, one dash can kill 3–4 troops or more. I sometimes use Tornado before dash to gather enemies, and it works very good. Timing is really key. You cannot just throw him anywhere and expect dash to do magic.

Golden Knight Strengths

Golden Knight has some clear strengths:

Clearing swarms: Skeleton Army, Goblin Gang, low HP troops — he can take them fast with dash.
Durability: His HP lets him survive pushes and stay alive for counter-push.
Works with splash and spells: Executioner, Baby Dragon, Tornado make his dash better.
Counter-push potential: After defending, he can quickly attack enemy side.

For me, the best moment to use him is mid-game. You can defend first, then dash and surprise enemy troops. Many times enemy will not expect him to survive and deal big damage.

Golden Knight Weaknesses

But he is not perfect.

Cannot hit air: Minions, Bats, Baby Dragon need other cards.
Dash needs multiple targets: If enemies are alone or scattered, dash is wasted.
Vulnerable to high single-target damage: Mini P.E.K.K.A, Lumberjack can kill him fast.
Not good for fast-cycle decks: He needs careful timing. You cannot just drop him quickly every time.

I remember one match when I tried using him in a cycle deck. It was disaster. He died fast, dash was useless, and I lost because of bad Elixir trade.

Golden Knight Best Synergies

Golden Knight works better with some cards:

Splash troops: Executioner, Baby Dragon, Evo Wizard — they help clear air and ground units.
Spells: Tornado, Fireball, Log — can group enemy troops for dash to hit more.
Ground win-condition: Hog Rider, Royal Hogs, Battle Ram — he clears the path.

If you pair him with the right support, he becomes very strong. Alone he is okay, but support makes him very scary.

Golden Knight Deck Ideas

He fits in decks like:

Ground-control: Defend first, counter-push with dash.
Beatdown: Secondary tank and damage dealer.
Control: Keep board presence, support main win condition.

He is not for very fast decks. He works better when you think, wait, and place him right.

Tips

Timing is most important: Activate dash when many enemies are close.
Position carefully: He hits more troops if you place him well.
Support him: Splash troops or spells make dash more powerful.
Defense and offense: He can survive push and then counter-attack.
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Conclusion

Golden Knight is a Champion for players who like strategy. He is not always strongest card, but if used correctly, he can clear swarms, survive hits, and make big counter-push. He is fun because he is not simple. You need to watch enemy, think about timing, and place him carefully. If you do right, he can be very useful and sometimes change game. If you use him wrong, he die fast.

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