Knight
Card details and related decks.
Base
Evo
Hero
Knight
Core Stats
Elixir
3
Max Level
16
Combat Stats
Hitpoints
β
Damage
β
Hit Speed
β
Speed
β
Range
β
Target
β
First Hit
β
Projectile
β
Deploy Time
β
Count
β
Transport
β
Type
β
Overview
Knight is a Common troop that costs 3 elixir. In the current meta, it holds a 54.1% win rate with a 18.5% usage rate across ranked ladder battles above 6000 trophies. This card is performing well in the current meta. Costing 3 elixir, Knight sits in the mid-range bracket where versatility matters most. This cost allows it to fit into both cycle-oriented and heavier deck compositions. With over 18% usage, you will face Knight frequently on ladder, so learning both how to play it and how to counter it is essential for climbing trophies.
Role & Strategy
Knight is a mid-range troop that offers solid value for its elixir cost. It fills a versatile role in most decks, capable of both supporting offensive pushes and contributing to defense. Cards at this cost point are the backbone of most competitive decks because they provide consistent value without being too expensive to play reactively when needed. On defense, Knight can shut down enemy pushes and survive with enough health to threaten a counterpush that demands your opponent's attention.
Synergies
Knight performs especially well against Mini P.E.K.K.A (64.7% win rate) and Skeletons (61.2% win rate). It also holds favorable matchups against Goblins, Wizard. These strong matchups mean Knight thrives in metas where these cards are popular, giving you a natural advantage on ladder.
Counters
Watch out for Giant (46.1% loss rate) and Wizard (40.4% loss rate) β these are Knight's toughest matchups. Cards like Goblins, Mini P.E.K.K.A also pose significant threats. To play around these counters, adjust your placement and timing, and consider carrying support cards that cover Knight's weaknesses.
Overview
Knight is the highest value mini-tank in Clash Royale. At just 3 elixir, he boasts 1452 HP and 167 damage per hit (tournament standard) - stats that rival 4-elixir troops. Knight's strength is defensive versatility: he tanks Mega Knight jumps, kills glass cannons (Musketeer, Wiza...