honor of Kings Arli (Gongsun Li): Builds, Synergy, Counters pro Guides

Ali is an agile, harvest-focused marksman utilizing her skill sets for high burst damage and flexibility. Master his skills, understand tips for positioning and umbrella trajectory, and learn gameplay strategies to maximize his potential. Discover the optimal build guide, hero synergies and counters, Gameplay and Battle Tips.

Falling Leaves (Passive): Normal attacks will stack Maple Mark on the target. When four stacks are accumulated, it deals 100 (+30% physical attack) magic damage to surrounding enemies and applies an additional stack to surrounding units. After using a skill or retracting the paper umbrella, the next normal attack will deal an additional (30% physical attack) physical damage. After using a skill, use the skill again to return to the position of the paper umbrella. When the umbrella is not in hand, gain 50 movement speed and reduce the basic attack interval by 10%.

Cooldown: 0S Cost: 0
Tips: Each time Arli uses a skill, the next normal attack can stack 2 marks. Quickly accumulating marks by continuously using skills can deal explosive damage.

Lunar Recall (Skill 01): Arli instantly moves in the specified direction and leaves the paper umbrella in its original place (if the umbrella is in Arli’s hand).

Cooldown: 8/7.5/7/6.5/6/5.5S Cost: 50
Tips: Fast movement skill, which can be used for survival or initiating a burst of damage.

Maple Dance (Skill 02): Arli spins the paper umbrella (if the umbrella is in Ali’s hand), knocking down flying objects and dealing two instances of damage to enemies within range. Each instance deals 180/240/300/360/420/480 (+65% physical bonus) magic damage.

Cooldown: 11/10.8/10.6/10.4/10.2/10S Cost: 60
Tips: Keep in mind that the umbrella will travel in a circular path. Combine it with movement to cover unexpected distances, increasing Ali’s flexibility and ensuring a certain survival space.

Autumn Storm (Ultimate): Arli repels enemies in front, dealing 250/375/500 (+80% physical bonus) magic damage, and throws the paper umbrella in the specified direction (if the umbrella is in Ali’s hand).

Cooldown: 25/20/15S Cost: 90
Tips: The thrown umbrella can travel a considerable distance, which can be used for escape or terrain-based combat. Even when the umbrella is not in hand, it can repel enemies and deal damage.

HOK Arli Pro Builds

Items/Equipment

• Doomsday
• Boots of Resistance
• Shadow Ripper
• Eternity Blade
• Day Breaker
• Sun Chaser

Arcana

• Red Moon 10x
• Reaver 4x
• Hunter 6x
• Eagle’s Eye 10x

Common Skills

• Frenzy

• Bai Qi can reliably initiate team fights and provide Ali with a stable output environment.
• Zhang Fei (Beast) can provide great support for the team when Ali is weak in the early game, preventing a collapse due to the early game disadvantage. In the late game, Zhang Fei’s ultimate can provide a safe output environment for Ali.

• Arli can struggle against strong crowd control and has a short output range, which can be countered by Dong Huang Tai Yi’s ultimate.
• Arli is inherently a fragile marksman, and Da Ji’s hard crowd control and burst damage can instantly eliminate him.

Tips and tricks

When Arli is holding the paper umbrella, skills can be cast twice in a row, allowing enemies to quickly accumulate four marks and deal burst damage. Different skills have different effects on the umbrella’s position, so consider the umbrella’s trajectory when using skills.

How to Play Arli (Gongsun Li Gameplay Strategies)

As an Pro Gamers, Here is a suggested Gameplay Strategy for Early, Mid and Late Game.

Early Game:

1. Focus on farming and acquiring core items, as Arli is relatively weak in the early stages.
2. Utilize your first and second skill to poke and harass enemies from a safe distance while maintaining farm efficiency.
3. Position yourself carefully in skirmishes, using skills as a zoning tool to create distance between you and the enemy.

Mid Game:

1. Rotate with your team for objectives like towers, dragons, and buffs to take advantage of Arli’s flexibility and mobility.
2. During team fights, use your skills to quickly stack Maple Marks on enemies, dealing burst damage while staying mobile.
3. Coordinate with your team to ensure proper peel and protection, as Arli is vulnerable to crowd control and burst damage.

Late Game:

1. Prioritize positioning to maximize your damage output while minimizing risks. Be aware of enemy crowd control abilities and engage cautiously.
2. Use your skills to control the battlefield and threaten the enemy’s backline, focusing on eliminating high-priority targets.
3. Take advantage of Arli’s mobility to kite and reposition during fights, ensuring a safe output environment. Coordinate with your team to focus on objectives and secure victory.

Throughout the game, adapt your build to the situation, focusing on damage, attack speed, and survivability. Make use of hero synergies and be aware of counters to maximize Arli’s effectiveness in all stages of the game.