LI BAI
Assassin
Jungler
Li Bai is an agile assassin in “Honor of Kings,” renowned for his ability to swiftly eliminate enemies and control the battlefield. His flexible skills offer multiple shifts, continuous crowd control, and untargetability, making him a nightmare for squishy heroes. For an effective build, prioritize items that enhance his burst damage and survivability in team fights.
HERO PROFILE
Assassin
Roving Assassin
Dash/Finish
Late Game
SKILLS
This is the list of skills of Li Bai
Passive
Way of the Sword
Cooldown: 0s, Cost: 0
When Li Bai attacks enemies with basic attacks, he accumulates 1 Sword Qi, lasting for 3 seconds. After accumulating 4 Sword Qi, he enters the Way of the Sword state, increasing his physical attack by 30 and removing the seal on Qinglian Sword Song for 5 seconds. Basic attacks on buildings do not accumulate Sword Qi.
Tips: This skill is crucial for triggering Li Bai’s ultimate. After the fourth basic attack, Way of the Sword will be activated, also increasing his attack power.
Skill 01
Stupor Slash
Cooldown: 6/5.8/5.6/5.4/5.2/5s, Cost: 60
Li Bai can use the Drunken Sword Form to dash twice in the specified direction, dealing 350/395/440/485/530/575 (+110% Additional Physical Attack) physical damage and stunning enemies along the path for 0.5 seconds, while also accumulating 1 Sword Qi. The third dash will return Li Bai to his original position.
The time between each release cannot exceed 5 seconds.
Tips: Da Ji’s primary damage and harass skill with a long attack range and strong poking ability. However, the skill is slow to release and has a casting delay.
Skill 02
Stroke of Genius
Cooldown: 12/11.6/11.2/10.8/10.4/10s, Cost: 60
Li Bai centers himself and forms a Qinglian Sword Array, dealing 200/240/280/320/360/400 (+60% Additional Physical Attack) physical damage to enemies within range. Enemies touching the sword circle will take 320/384/448/512/576/640 (+100% Additional Physical Attack) physical damage and experience a 90% slow effect for 1 second. Additionally, enemies’ physical defense is reduced by 150/180/210/240/270/300 for 3 seconds. Li Bai becomes untargetable and removes all control effects while casting this skill.
Tips: This skill is used for dealing damage and slowing enemies. The reduced armor effect is essential for maximizing Li Bai’s damage output.
Ultimate
Flickering Flurry
Cooldown: 12s, Cost: 120
Li Bai transforms into sword energy, rapidly dashing and slashing 5 times. Each slash deals 220/270/320 (+50% Additional Physical Attack) physical damage. When hitting multiple enemy heroes simultaneously, each additional hero reduces damage by 15%, down to a minimum of 70% of the initial damage. Li Bai becomes untargetable and immune to attacks while using this skill, and all control effects are removed. Flickering Flurry can only be used after Way of the Sword has been activated, and it immediately puts Li Bai back into the restricted state.
Tips: This skill is key for dealing high AOE damage in team fights and can also be used to dodge enemy skills and prevent being instantly eliminated.
BUILD OPTION-1
Rapacious Bite
Boots of Dexterity
Axe of Torment
Bloodweeper
Shadow Ripper
Master Sword
Red Moon 4x
Mutation 6x
Hunt 10x
Eagle Eye 10x
Smith
BUILD OPTION-2
Rapacious Bite
Boots of Tranquility
Axe of Torment
Bloodweeper
Master Sword
Siege Breaker
Red Moon 4x
Mutation 6x
Hunt 10x
Eagle Eye 10x
Smith
BUILD OPTION-.3
Rapacious Bite
Boots of Dexterity
Dreamforged – Tempest
Eternity Blade
Master Sword
Siege Breaker
Conflict 1x
Mutation 9x
Reaver 5x
Hunt 5x
Eagle Eye 10x
Smith
COUNTER
This is the list of heroes that can counter this hero in team fight/solo fight depending on the situation.
Assassin
HAN XIN
Mage
LIANG
Support
DONGHUANG
Battle Strategy and Gameplay Tips for Li Bai
To effectively utilize Li Bai’s potential, consider these crucial gameplay tips:
- Master the mechanic: Li Bai’s passive maximizes his damage output and mobility. Always chain skills with basic attacks to make the most of this passive.
- Engage with Stupor Slash: Use Li Bai’s Skill 1, Stupor Slash, to initiate fights and quickly close the gap between you and your target.
- Positioning is key: Positioning is crucial to Li Bai’s success as an assassin. Always look for opportunities to flank enemies or catch them off, guard.
- Combo your skills: You need to Chain Li Bai’s skills together for maximum damage output. Skill 1 > Basic Attack > Skill 2 > Basic Attack > Ultimate is a common combo.
- Know when to disengage: Recognize when a fight is unfavourable and use your mobility to escape. Li Bai’s Skill 1, Stupor Slash, can also be a disengage a fight.
Synergies and Counterpicks
- Synergies: Heroes with strong crowd control abilities, like Eternal Sage and Diao Chan, can set up easy kills for Li Bai. Additionally, heroes who can provide shields or buffs, like Beast and Little Lute, can help Li Bai survive longer in team fights.
- Counterpicks: Heroes with long-range poke, hard crowd control, or invulnerability abilities can make it difficult for Li Bai to engage or escape. Examples include Zhuge Liang/Kongming and Athena.
Mastering Li Bai’s Skills, builds, abilities, and gameplay strategies are key to dominating the battlefield in Honor of Kings. You can become a formidable assassin by selecting the right build for your playstyle, understanding Li Bai’s strengths and weaknesses, and optimizing your team composition. This build guide has equipped you to utilize Li Bai’s abilities. Now, lead your team to victory.
