ARTHUR
Fighter
Clash Lane
Arthur is a Warrior/Tank in Honor of Kings known for his durability, crowd control, and initiation abilities. A suitable build for Arthur focuses on enhancing his tankiness with health, armor, and magic resistance items, while also boosting his damage output with attack items, allowing him to be a frontline force in team fights.
HERO PROFILE
Fighter/Tank
Assault Fighter
Crowed Control/Initiator
Balanced
SKILLS
This is the list of skills of Arthur
Passive
Holy Vanguard
Cooldown: 0s, Cost: 0
Arthur gains the Holy Light Guardian, restoring 100–200 (+2.5% extra HP) HP every 2 seconds. When his movement speed is reduced, he gains an additional healing effect, restoring 100–200 (+2.5% extra HP) HP every 2.5 seconds.
Tips: This ability ensures that Arthur has strong lane sustainability. As a hero without mana costs and with his healing capability, as long as he avoids direct confrontations, it’s generally difficult to kill him.
Skill 01
Valiant Charge
Cooldown: 8/7.4/6.8/6.2/5.6/5s, Cost: 0
Arthur increases his movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds. The effect ends upon hitting an enemy, and his next basic attack becomes a leap strike, dealing 325/390/455/520/585/650 (+100% extra physical attack) physical damage and silencing the target for 1.25 seconds. Additionally, the enemy hero is marked for 5 seconds, and Arthur’s basic attacks and skills will deal an extra 1% of the target’s maximum HP as magic damage. Allies near the marked enemy gain a 10% movement speed boost.
Tips: This is Arthur’s primary skill. The movement speed boost is excellent for chasing or escaping. The added shield effect can be used for lane trading.
Skill 02
Whirling Strike
Cooldown: 12/11.4/10.8/10.2/9.6/9s, Cost: 0
Arthur summons a Holy Shield that rotates around him, dealing 145/163/181/199/217/235 (+80% physical attack) physical damage per second to nearby enemies. The shield lasts up to 5 seconds.
Tips: This is an area-of-effect damage skill, useful for quickly clearing waves in the lane. With enough items, it can deal significant damage in team fights.
Ultimate
Might of Excalibur
Cooldown: 42/35/28s, Cost: 0
Arthur raises his Holy Sword and leaps toward an enemy hero, dealing 16/20/24% of the target’s maximum HP as magic damage and knocking back enemies in the area for 0.5 seconds. Simultaneously, he summons a Holy Seal that deals 85/105/125 magic damage per second to enemies in the area for 5 seconds.
Tips: This skill should be used to finish off enemies. The lower the target’s HP, the higher the damage. Avoid using this skill when the target’s HP is still high.
BUILD OPTION-1
Boots of Resistance
Blood Rage
Axe of Torment
Frostscar’s Embrace
Longnight Guardian
Spikemail
Mutation 10x
Harmony 5x
Stealth 5x
Eagle Eye 10x
Execute
COUNTER
This is the list of heroes that can counter this hero in team fight/solo fight depending on the situation.
Assassin
FUZI
Assassin
CAO CAO
Assassin
BIRON
Arthur’s Skill Upgrade Priority
When levelling Arthur’s skills, focus on the following priority:
- Ultimate – Might of Excalibur
- Skill 1 – Valiant Charge
- Skill 2 – Whirling Strike
Prioritizing Arthur’s survivability and damage potential. Valiant Charge should be maxed next for its damage and crowd control, followed by Excalibur’s Wrath for its initiation and mobility.
Synergies
- Mages with strong crowd control: Arthur’s initiation capabilities can set up powerful combos with mages such as Diaochan or Angela, who can follow up with their crowd control and burst damage.
- Marksmen with mobility: Arthur’s ability to peel for his carries and disrupt the enemy’s backline benefits mobile marksmen such as Marco Polo or Garo, who can deal damage safely from the backline.
- Supports with healing or shields: Supports like Ata or Beast, who provide additional healing or shields, can further enhance Arthur’s survivability and allow him to stay in the fight longer.
Counterpicks
- True damage dealers: Heroes with true damage, like Marco Polo, Kai, Lu BU, Li Xin and Seafarer, can bypass Arthur’s tankiness and deal significant damage to him.
- Kiting heroes: Ranged heroes with mobility, such as Garo, Marco Polo, can kite Arthur, making it difficult for him to engage effectively.
- Per cent, health-based damage dealers: Heroes like Mulan, Ying, Lam, who deal damage based on a percentage of the target’s maximum health, can quickly shred through Arthur’s health pool.
Arthur Gameplay Strategies
Early Game:
- Clear minion waves and maintain lane pressure
- Use abilities to harass enemies and zone them away from the farm
- Keep an eye on the map for ganking opportunities and rotate to help teammates
- Secure neutral objectives like the Spirit Sentinel
Mid Game:
- Participate in team fights and secure objectives like the Dark Slayer
- Use crowd control and tankiness to initiate fights and peel for carries
- Punish enemies who are out of position
Late Game:
- Be a frontline tank and absorb damage for teammates
- Disrupt the enemy’s backline
- Coordinate with the team to secure objectives and push for the win
In-game Strategy and Tips for Arthur
To excel as Arthur, keep these tips in mind:
- Initiate fights: Utilize Arthur’s tankiness and crowd control abilities to engage enemies and create opportunities for your team.
- Peel for your carries: Protect your carries by disrupting and slowing enemy assassins and bruisers who attempt to dive your backline.
- Apply Royal Seal stacks: Keep an eye on your passive stacks, and apply the Royal Seal debuff to as many enemies as possible to maximize your crowd control and damage output.
- Smart use of King’s Command: Use your ultimate wisely, activating it when you’re about to take significant damage or need the empowered basic attack to finish off a target.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I maximize my crowd control as Arthur?
A: Chain your abilities effectively, such as using Valiant Charge to engage and following up with Might of Excalibur to stun enemies and further disrupt their movements and Deal Damage
Q: Is Arthur suitable for a solo queue?
A: Yes, Arthur can be an effective pick in solo queue, as his tankiness, crowd control, and damage output allow him to have a significant impact on the game, even when not perfectly coordinated with his teammates.
Q: What is the optimal lane for Arthur?
A: Arthur is best suited for the Clash lane, where he can utilize his tankiness and crowd control to hold his ground and set up ganks for his team. However, depending on the team’s needs, he can also be played as roaming support or in the jungle.
Q: How do I deal with ranged heroes who kite Arthur?
A: When facing ranged heroes who can kite, try to engage with Valiant Charge or use flanking routes to surprise them.
Q: Should I focus on damage or tankiness when building Arthur?
A: A balanced build focusing on tankiness and damage is ideal for Arthur. It allows him to absorb damage and initiate fights while still being a threat to the enemy team. Adjust your build according to the enemy team’s composition and your team’s needs.
Arthur is a versatile and powerful warrior/fighters in Honor of Kings, capable of initiating fights, controlling the battlefield, and protecting his teammates. You can dominate the battlefield by understanding his abilities, selecting the right items, and applying effective strategies.
Remember to adapt your playstyle and build to the game’s specific circumstances, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming an Arthur master.
