How to counter Mega Knight? This menacing 7-elixir legendary troop can devastate your arena towers and overwhelm unprepared defenses with its splash damage and jump attack. Knowing how to stop Mega Knight is crucial for any player looking to climb the Clash Royale ladder. The key to stopping a Mega Knight is high single-target damage or a tanky distraction that can absorb its impact. The **Inferno Tower (5 elixir)** remains the king of Mega Knight counters. Place it two tiles from the river in the middle to pull the Mega Knight and melt it before it reaches your tower, yielding a massive +2 elixir trade. This specific placement is often searched for as "Inferno Tower placement vs Mega Knight". Another fantastic option is **P.E.K.K.A. (7 elixir)**. While an even elixir trade, P.E.K.K.A.'s immense damage shreds Mega Knight quickly. Drop P.E.K.K.A. directly on top of the Mega Knight as it crosses the bridge for maximum effect, or slightly offset to prevent other troops from being splashed