GUAN YU
Fighter
Clash Lane
Guan Yu in “Honor of Kings” is a powerful warrior known for his exceptional control, damage output, and mobility, making him a formidable presence both in roaming support roles and team fights. His skills allow him to engage and disrupt enemies effectively. For an effective build, focus on equipment that enhance his survivability, movement speed and attack damage.
HERO PROFILE
Fighter
Assault Fighter
Dash/Initiator
Balanced
SKILLS
This is the list of skills of Guan Yu
Passive
Rider of Triumph
Cooldown: 0s, Cost: 0
For every 200 distance units traveled, Guan Yu’s movement speed increases by 2%. After continuously moving for 2000 units, he enters a Charging Stance. If Guan Yu’s movement speed drops below 375 or if he is affected by a crowd control effect, his maximum energy bar decreases by 15% every 0.1 seconds.
Charging Stance: Guan Yu’s basic attacks knock back enemies and deal physical damage equal to (+100% physical attack) (+10% max HP). Moving towards enemies increases his movement speed by 20%.
Tips: Guan Yu should keep moving as much as possible to trigger his passive Charging Stance, which increases his basic attack damage and knockback effect. Since the damage scales with max HP, Guan Yu should focus on building tanky and movement speed items.
Skill 01
Heroic Charge
Cooldown: 8/7.2/6.4/5.6/4.8/4s, Cost: 0
Guan Yu swings his blade, dealing 215/430/645/860/1075/1290 (+127% physical attack) physical damage to enemies.
Charging Stance: Guan Yu charges forward, knocking back enemies and dealing physical damage equal to (+100% physical attack) (+10% max HP). At the end of the charge, he slashes forward, dealing 250/500/750/1000/1250/1500 (+150% physical attack) physical damage.
Tips: In non-charging stance, this is an AOE damage skill. In team fights, Guan Yu should use this skill multiple times in the midst of the battle to hit more enemies and maximize its value. In Charging Stance, it provides good mobility and burst damage when combined with basic attacks.
Skill 02
Soaring Green Dragon
Cooldown: 14s, Cost: 0
Guan Yu removes all control effects on himself and increases his movement speed by 30/34/38/42/46/50% for 2 seconds.
Charging Stance: Guan Yu removes all control effects on himself, leaps forward to attack enemies, knocking them back and dealing 335/470/605/740/875/1010 (+112% physical attack) physical damage.
Tips: The movement speed boost makes Guan Yu more agile. Since it can remove control effects, this is an excellent escape skill, so it should be used after the enemy has used their control skills. If safe, it can also be used to engage and chase down enemies.
Ultimate
Razor Cavalry
Cooldown: 70/60/50s, Cost: 0
Guan Yu reduces the charging preparation distance by 75% for 10 seconds.
Charging Stance: Guan Yu summons a cavalry charge, knocking back enemies in his path and dealing physical damage equal to (+100% physical attack) (+10% max HP).
Tips: Guan Yu can quickly enter Charging Stance, allowing him to knock back a wide range of enemies. This is very useful for protecting allies and initiating fights.
BUILD OPTION-1
Boots of Resistance
Cuirass of Savagery
Axe of Torment
Succubus Cloak
Starbreaker
Siege Breaker
Eagle Eye 10x
Mutation 10x
Stealth 10x
Sprint
COUNTER
This is the list of heroes that can counter this hero in team fight/solo fight depending on the situation.
Fighter
CHARLOTTE
Fighter
MAYANE
Fighter
MULAN
Recommended Combo Sequence
Enter charge state with Skill 3, control enemies with Skill 2 while in charge state, and finish with Skill 1 for damage output.
Skills Using Techniques
Enter the charge state before each fight by moving, using the joystick to control skill direction; Skill 1 for output, Skill 2 to remove control after the enemy has used their abilities, and Skill 3 for protecting allies or initiating.
Guan Yu Best Partners
- Zhuang Zhou: Guan Yu needs to break free from controls to maintain his charge state. Zhuang Zhou’s abilities, combined with Guan Yu’s own, allow him to easily execute multiple charges in a single team fight.
- Da Qiao: Her skills can speed up Guan Yu’s charge, and her silence can reduce the risk of Guan Yu being controlled while charging.
Guan Yu Counter
- Sun Shangxiang can easily kite Guan Yu, avoiding his skills.
- Sun Bin’s ultimate silence can prevent Guan Yu from acting effectively when he enters the battlefield.
- Squishy heroes should maintain a safe distance from Guan Yu in charge state;
- Do not focus main output abilities on Guan Yu;
- Avoid using primary control abilities on Guan Yu when he has Skill 2 or his ultimate available.
Team Fight and Gameplay Strategy
Detail 1: Constantly use movement to enhance combat capabilities.
Detail 2: Skill 2 can remove control effects.
Before team fights, Guan Yu should enter charge state by moving, making it easier for him to initiate. Use Skill 1 for AOE damage among enemies, and if controlled, use his ultimate or Skill 2 to break free. The ultimate, being an AOE skill, should hit as many enemies as possible for maximum value.
