Honor of Kings Heroes Skills & Guide (All Characters)

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“Honor of Kings” is a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Tencent Games. Each hero in the game has a unique set of skills that can be broadly categorized into normal attacks, passive skills, and active skills (often divided into primary skills and ultimate skills). Here are some examples of heroes and their skills:

Understanding Hero Roles and Their Skills

The honor of Kings features a diverse roster of heroes, each with unique skills and play styles. Understanding the different hero roles and their corresponding abilities is essential to excel in the game. This section will break down the six main hero roles: Assassins, Warriors, Mages, Marksmen, Supports, and Tanks.

Assassins

Assassins are agile heroes that excel in quickly eliminating high-value targets. They possess strong burst damage and mobility, allowing them to navigate the battlefield and strike with precision. Key skills for Assassins include:

Stealth: Many Assassins can become invisible, bypassing enemy defences and ambushing unsuspecting targets.
Gap Closers: To quickly engage or disengage from fights, Assassins have abilities that enable them to cover large distances quickly.
High Burst Damage: Assassins rely on dealing massive damage in a short time frame to eliminate their foes quickly.

Warriors

Warriors are versatile heroes, capable of dealing damage and absorbing punishment. Their skills often include a mix of offense and defence, making them adaptable in various situations. Key skills for Warriors include:

Sustain: Many Warriors possess skills that allow them to heal or mitigate damage, enabling them to remain in the fight for extended periods.
Crowd Control: Warriors often have abilities that disrupt or impair enemy movements, forcing opponents to deal with their presence.
Mixed Damage: Warriors typically deal physical and magical damage, allowing them to bypass enemy defenses effectively.

Mages

Mages are powerful spellcasters that unleash devastating magical abilities from a distance. They excel in dealing with area-of-effect (AoE) damage and controlling the battlefield with crowd-control spells. Key skills for Mages Include:

Area-of-Effect Damage: Mages specialize in simultaneously dealing damage to multiple enemies, often through potent AoE spells.
Crowd Control: Many Mages have abilities that slow, stun, or otherwise impede enemy movements, allowing them to control the flow of battle.
Burst Damage: Mages can deal significant burst damage to eliminate high-priority targets or severely weaken enemy teams.

Hero Name	Passive	Skill 01	Skill 02	Ultimate
Angela	Passive Skill: Flame Incantation Type: Damage – Every time she damages an enemy with a skill, she increases her Movement Speed, and the enemy will take more damage from her subsequent skills.	Skill 1: Scorching Barrage Type: Damage – Unleashes fireballs at the target area that deals multi-phase damage to enemy heroes.	Skill 2: Chaos Cinder Type: Damage/Crowd Control – Hurls a fireball at the target location that turns into a firestorm when it hits an enemy or reaches its max range, slowing and dealing damage to nearby enemies. Any enemy that is hit directly by the fireball is stunned.	Skill 3: Blazing Brilliance Type: Damage – Channels a blazing beam in the target direction, dealing damage over time. Gains a shield and immunity while the shield is active.
Daji	Passive Skill: Captivate – Skill hits reduce the enemy’s Magic Defense (up to 3 stacks).	Skill 1: Soul Impact Damage – Unleashes a shockwave in the target direction, dealing damage.	Skill 2: Strike a Pose Damage Crowd Control – Shoots a love spell at targets, stunning them and dealing damage.	Skill 3: Heartbreaker Damage – Deals damage to random enemies within range 5 times.
Diaochan	Passive Skill: Explosion of Fragrance Damage Crowd Control – Applies stacks to the opponent. At max stacks, inflicts AoE damage and slow while restoring Health.	Skill 1: Returning Lotus Damage – Sends out a lotus in a direction that returns to her when it reaches its max distance, damaging enemies in its path.	Skill 2: Petals in the Wind Damage – Dashes in the target direction, during which she is untargetable. Launches orbs to attack nearby enemies, dealing damage and reducing the cooldown of Skill 2.	Skill 3: Flowery Potential Damage – Diaochan conjures up a magic circle around her, which lasts for a period of time. While she is within the circle, the cooldowns of Skill 1 and Skill 2 are sped up. The circle deals damage to enemies within it when it is generated and when it expires.
Milady	Passive Skill: Mechanical Minions Damage – Summons a mechanical minion whenever an enemy is killed. Mechanical minions will explode at the end of their lifespan, dealing damage to nearby enemies.	Skill 1: Air Superiority Damage Crowd Control – Launches aircraft to bombard in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies in its path. Using the skill again will cause the aircraft to split in two, slowing and dealing damage over time to nearby enemies.	Skill 2: Forced Invasion Damage – Summons mechanical minions in the target area, dealing damage to enemies in range. The mechanical minion is activated after a short delay and attacks nearby enemies. Forced Invasion can be stacked up to 3 times.	Skill 3: Chaos Field Damage Crowd Control – Marks a target enemy or structure, slowing and damaging them over time. Non-structures are also briefly stunned. Marks explode upon expiry, dealing damage proportional to the damage taken while marked. Nearby mechanical minions are enhanced while marks are active.
Mozi	Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies. Gains shield stacks when using skills, for up to 3 stacks.	Dashes in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies along the way. The next Basic Attack is enhanced, becoming Fight for Peace.	Fires a shell in the target direction, stunning and dealing AoE damage to the 1st enemy hit. The shell leaves a crater in the ground after reaching its max range or hitting an enemy, dealing damage over time to enemies that step in it.	Deals continuous damage to enemies within a certain range of himself, stunning enemies every time he deals damage.
Nuwa	Nuwa’s field of vision and skill range increase with her level. Skill damage on enemy heroes will mark the target. Ally attacks on marked targets increase Movement Speed and restore Health.	Releases energy in the target direction, knocking back and dealing damage to enemies in its path. The energy spreads out into a cross-shaped area after reaching its max range, dealing damage to enemies in range.	Creates a matrix at the target location that counts as terrain. Lowers the Move Speed of enemies near it. Matrices deal area damage when they disappear or when they are affected by her other skills.	After a short delay, teleports to the target location, damaging and stunning enemies in range. Passive: Periodically, when she takes damage, she slows nearby enemies while gaining Movement Speed and a shield. – After a short delay, casts pure energy in the specified direction, dealing damage to enemies in its path.
Princess Frost	Upon leaving combat, gains a shield that chills the attacker when taking damage. When the shield disappears, deals damage to nearby enemies. Every third Basic Attack is enhanced, inflicting extra damage and chill effects.	Damages and slows enemies in the target area while granting vision of them.	After a brief delay, freezes enemies in the target area and slows them. Attacks on frozen targets deal extra damage.	Continuously inflicts damage and slow on enemies in the target area.
Xiao Qiao	Becomes enhanced when skills hit, gaining Movement Speed while enhanced.	Throws fan in the target direction, which returns to her upon reaching max range, damaging enemies in its path both ways.	Deals damage to enemies in the target area and launches them.	Summons meteors, dealing damage to nearby enemies in range.
Zhou Yu	Damage from Basic Attacks and skills apply marks to enemy units and structures. At 4 stacks, targets are slowed and suffer damage over time.	Invokes a wind domain in the target direction, slowing and knocking back enemies in range. Nearby teammates gain Move Speed, and his nearby fires will spread in the direction of the wind.	Creates a fire domain at the target location that deals burning damage to enemies in it. There can be up to 5 fire domains at a time. He recovers Health over time while in a fire domain. Can stock up to 3 charges of this skill.	Deals damage to enemies in range. If there’s a fire zone in range, any enemies within it will be stunned and take extra damage.
Lady Zhen	Hitting an enemy with a skill 3 times within a short period of time will deal extra damage and freeze them.	Conjures terrain to block heroes, deal damage to and launch enemies in range, which then shatters violently, dealing magical damage to surrounding enemies. Damage is doubled at the center. Gains invincibility if she is within range of the terrain.	Fires a water orb that damages and stuns enemies.	Unleashes a water spirit that forms a pool that deals damage to enemies within range and slows them.
Gao	For every 3 Basic Attacks or skills Gao uses, his Basic Attack is enhanced, dealing damage on hit.	Launches musical notes that bounce between enemies, dealing damage.	Damages and slows enemies within range. Hits on heroes restore Health, and he gains damage reduction during the dash.	Gains Movement Speed and damage reduction while dealing continuous damage to enemies within range.
Dr Bian	Damage from skills and Basic Attacks places up to 5 marks on enemies, each stack dealing damage over time. Chemist’s Skill 2 and Ultimate grant up to 5 marks to himself and his teammates, continually restoring Health with each stack.	Throws a vial of deadly poison at the target location, dealing damage over time and slowing enemies within range. Deadly Panacea: Can store up to three vials.	Throws a concoction in the target direction, dealing damage to the enemies and healing Dr Bian and allies in the path. They receive marks, respectively.	Damages enemies within range and heals teammates. Every mark detonated will increase damage and healing. He recovers extra Health.
Sima Yi	Gains vision of heroes that just used a skill within a range of 2,000.	Gains immunity and controls an untargetable spirit, damaging enemies it touches. When the skill ends, using other skills or Basic Attacks will teleport self to the spirit’s location.	Damages and silences enemies around him. After a short delay, if he is still in the area, he recovers Energy.	After a brief delay, charges towards the target location, dealing damage to enemies near the destination and lesser damage to enemies in his path.
Liang	Every second hit on the same target within a short time will deal an extra strike of damage.	Summons 4 barriers that shatter when touched by an enemy, inflicting damage, stun, and slow. Damage and slowing effects are reduced for enemies that touch multiple barriers.	Summons a magic circle that deals damage to enemies within range while granting vision of the area. Liang gains Movement Speed while inside his magic circle.	Suppresses an enemy hero, dealing damage over time. When the suppression is complete, deals damage and stun enemies in range.
Yuhuan	Changes the melody to produce different skill effects. War: Deals damage to nearby enemies. Peace: Heals nearby teammates.	Damages and slows nearby targets. Her next Basic Attack will inflict more damage.	Damages and slows nearby targets. Her next Basic Attack will inflict more damage.	Becomes untargetable, and after a brief delay, she heals teammates within range and deals damage to enemies. – Changes the tune to Peace, which restores the Health of nearby teammates.
Gan and Mo	Basic Attacks deal extra damage. Flying Sword hits apply Sword Energy to targets, and Flying Swords deal extra damage to targets marked with Sword Energy.	Launches Splitting Sword and moves backwards, knocking back the enemy and dealing damage while reducing their Magical Defense.	Launches a Flying Sword, dealing damage to enemies in its path.	Immediately refreshes and enhances Flying Sword. Passive: Increases field of vision. Each time a flying sword hits an enemy, the cooldown of Freshly Forged is reduced.
Kongming	Active skill hits on enemies grant 1 stack. At the max of 5 stacks, he summons prisms to attack nearby enemies.	Fires 3 orbs in a fan-shaped area, dealing damage to enemies hit.	Shifts in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies near the start and end points.	Channels briefly and unleashes a spirit bomb at the target enemy, dealing lethal damage. If the bomb defeats an enemy hero, the skill’s cooldown is refreshed.
Shangguan	Enhances every 3rd Basic Attack, causing it to deal pierce damage. Deals damage when brush strokes of different skills come in contact. Touching Brush Power grants enhanced Basic Attack and Health restoration.	Swipes the brush in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies in the path. Extra damage is dealt at max distance.	Summons a brush to write at the target location, dealing damage and slowing enemies in the path.	Dashes wildly with her brush, dealing damage to enemies in her path. Can dash again if she passes through an enemy or ink left by another skill. After dashing 3-5 times, becomes untargetable and continuously attacks nearby enemies.

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Marksmen

Marksmen are ranged heroes that focus on dealing consistent physical damage from a safe distance. They excel at overcoming objectives and whittling enemy health bars over time. Key skills for Marksmen include:

High-Ranged Damage: Marksmen rely on their basic attacks and abilities to deal sustained damage from range, allowing them to stay safe while contributing to fights.
Objective Control: Thanks to their high damage output, Marksmen are crucial for securing objectives like towers and epic monsters.
Scaling: Marksmen become stronger as the game progresses, making them a significant late-game threat.

Supports

Supports are utility heroes who empower their allies and disrupt enemy strategies. They excel in healing, shielding, and providing crowd control. Key skills for Support include:

Healing and Shielding: Supports can restore health or provide shields to allies, ensuring their team’s survival during fights.
Crowd Control: Many Supports possess abilities that can disable or disrupt enemies, allowing their team to secure kills or escape danger.
Vision and Map Control: Supports are responsible for placing wards and maintaining map control, providing valuable information for their team.

Tanks

Tanks are durable heroes that excel in absorbing damage and initiating fights. Their skills often include crowd control and damage mitigation, allowing them to protect their team while disrupting enemies. Key skills for Tanks include:

Damage Absorption: Tanks can take significant punishment, allowing them to draw attention away from their more fragile teammates.
Crowd Control: Tanks often possess skills to disrupt and control enemies, making them vital initiators for team fights.
Zoning: Tanks can force enemies to respect their presence, creating space for their team to maneuver during fights.

Essential Game Mechanics

To excel in Honor of Kings, understanding the game mechanics is crucial. This section will discuss the different skill types, skill leveling, and upgrades that will help you maximize your heroes’s potential.

Understanding Skill Types

In Honor of Kings, each heroes has a unique set of skills, typically three active and one passive skill. Active skills can be manually activated during battles, while passive skills provide continuous benefits to the Heroes. Let’s examine the different types of skills:

Damage-dealing skills focus on inflicting damage on enemy heroes or minions. They can be further classified into burst damage (high damage output in a short time) or sustained damage (lower damage output over an extended period).
Crowd control skills help you control the battlefield by impairing enemy Heroes. Typical forms of crowd control include stuns, slows, silences, and knock-ups.
Utility skills: Utility skills benefit your heroes or teammates, such as healing, shields, movement speed buffs, or vision control. These skills can be game-changers when used strategically.
Passive skills: Passive skills are always active and provide unique bonuses to your champion. These can range from increased damage output, additional effects on abilities, or enhanced survivability.

Skill Leveling and Upgrades

As your Heroes gains experience points (XP) during a match, they level up and unlock skill points. Allocating these points allows you to level up your active skills, making them more powerful.

It is essential to prioritize leveling up the skills that maximize your champion’s role and impact on the game. Additionally, some heroes can upgrade their skills by acquiring items, unlocking even more powerful effects.

Mastering Essential Gameplay Skills

In addition to understanding hero roles and their unique abilities, players must also master essential gameplay skills to succeed in Honor of Kings. This section will discuss farming, map awareness, and effective communication with teammates.

Farming and Gold Maximization

Farming is killing minions and monsters to gain gold and experience. Effective farming ensures your hero strengthens as the game progresses, allowing you to outpace your opponents. To maximize your gold income:

Focus on last-hitting minions, which grants more gold than damaging them.
Rotate to jungle camps between minion waves for additional gold and experience.
Participate in team objectives, such as towers and epic monsters, to secure global gold for your team.

Map Awareness and Vision Control

Map awareness is the ability to track enemy movements and predict their actions based on the information available on the minimap. Strong map awareness allows you to make informed decisions and avoid dangerous situations. To improve your map awareness:

Regularly glance at the minimap to track enemy movements and ward placements.
Place wards in key locations to maintain vision control and detect enemy rotations.
Communicate with your teammates about enemy positions and potential threats, such as missing opponents or impending ganks.

Effective Communication with Teammates

Effective communication is crucial for teamwork and coordination in Honor of Kings. Good communication helps your team make informed decisions and execute strategies more efficiently. To improve your communication skills:

Use the in-game pings and chat system to relay important information, such as enemy positions or objective timers.
Coordinate with your teammates on tactics, such as target prioritization or split-pushing strategies.
Encourage a positive atmosphere by offering constructive feedback and celebrating your team’s successes.

Advanced Strategies for Skill Optimization

To truly excel in Honor of Kings, players must also master advanced strategies for skill optimization. This section will discuss combos, skill chains, and positioning during team fights.

Combos and Skill Chains

Combos are sequences of abilities used in quick succession to maximize damage output and control over your enemies. Skill chains are essential for maximizing your hero’s potential and securing kills. To effectively execute combos:

Understand your hero’s skillset and identify synergistic abilities that can be combined for maximum impact.
Practice timing your abilities correctly to ensure smooth and efficient execution.
Adapt your combos based on the situation, considering enemy health, available cooldowns, and teammate assistance.

Positioning and Team Fights

Positioning is placing your hero in the optimal location during team fights to maximize your impact while minimizing risk. Good positioning can often mean the difference between victory and defeat. To improve your positioning:

Be aware of your hero’s role and playstyle, positioning yourself to maximize your abilities’ effectiveness while minimizing danger.
Track enemy cooldowns and abilities, adjusting your position to avoid potential threats or capitalize on their vulnerabilities.
Work with your team to create favourable engagements, such as flanking manoeuvres or zoning out key opponents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How can I improve my hero's damage output?

A1: Focus on farming to gain gold and experience, enabling you to purchase powerful items and level up your abilities. Also, practice executing combos and skill chains to maximize your hero’s damage potential.

Q2: How important is team composition in Honor of Kings?

A2: Team composition is crucial, as it can impact your team’s overall strategy, synergies, and ability to adapt to different situations. Ensure your team has a balanced mix of damage dealers, tanks, and supports to improve your chances of success.

Q3: How can I effectively counter an enemy hero?

A3: Study the enemy hero’s abilities and playstyle, then choose a hero with skills that can disrupt or counter their strengths. Also, consider purchasing items that provide defensive stats or crowd control reduction to mitigate the enemy hero’s impact.

Q4: What is the best way to secure objectives like towers and epic monsters?

A4: Coordinate with your team to establish vision control and map pressure, forcing enemies to react to your movements. Focus on taking down objectives as a team, ensuring all members contribute.

Q5: How can I become a better Honor of Kings player overall?

A5: Continuously practice and analyze your gameplay, identifying areas for improvement and learning from your mistakes. Additionally, study professional matches and guides to gain deeper insights into hero strategies, item builds, and game mechanics.

How do I decide which skills to level up first?

Prioritize leveling up the skills that maximize your heores’s role and impact on the game. For damage dealers, focus on damage-dealing skills, while tanks and supports should prioritize crowd control and utility skills.

Can I change my skill points allocation during a match?

No, they cannot be changed once you allocate skill points during a match. Make sure to plan your skill-leveling strategy carefully.

Can I upgrade my Heroes's skills with items?

Yes, You can can upgrade their skills by acquiring items. These upgrades often provide additional effects or increased power for your heroes’s abilities.

How can I improve my skill shot accuracy?

Practice is the key to improving skill shot accuracy. Also, try to predict enemy movements and aim your skill shots accordingly to increase your chances of landing them.

In conclusion, mastering the the Honor of Kings requires dedication and practice. By understanding the different hero roles, honing your gameplay skills, and optimizing your use of combos and positioning, you can improve your performance and become a formidable player.

Remember to communicate effectively with your teammates and adapt to each game’s unique challenges. With perseverance and strategic thinking, you’ll be well on your way to dominating the battlefield and achieving victory in Honor of Kings.