Throughout late 2022 and into 2023, his dash range and cooldown were repeatedly adjusted as the meta shifted toward other cards like the Phoenix or Archer Queen. Final Verdict for 2022
If an opponent misplaced a troop near their tower, the Golden Knight could dash through it and connect directly to the tower, dealing massive damage. The Downfall and "Nerf Cycle"
By mid-2022, the Golden Knight became a staple in high-win-rate decks, particularly when paired with the Electro Giant or in Bridge Spam archetypes. His ability to provide both tankiness and swarm-clearing dash damage for just 4 Elixir (+1 for the ability) made him a high-value pick. Why He Was Feared
At the start of 2022, the Golden Knight struggled with consistency. However, a series of strategic balance changes by Supercell transformed its viability: