GARO
Marksman
Farm Lane
Garo in “Honor of Kings” is a distinguished marksman known for her unparalleled attack range and the ability to pierce enemy shields with her arrows. Her burst damage potential is amplified by her ultimate, enabling her to secure quick kills on key targets. An optimal build for Garo focuses on enhancing her damage output and survivability
HERO PROFILE
Marksman
Ranged Harass
Sustained Damage/Ranged
Late Game
SKILLS
This is the list of skills of Garo
Passive
Piercing Arrow
Cooldown: 0s, Cost: 0
Basic attacks and skill damage will prioritize dealing 50% damage to the target’s shield effect.
Tips: Garo can quickly break the enemy’s shield value.
Skill 01
Enchanted Arrows
Cooldown: 1s, Cost: 0
Garo draws a longbow, increasing the attack interval by 25% and extending the attack range by 125 units. Each shot consumes 50 mana and deals an additional 30/36/42/48/54/60 (+4.5% physical attack) magic damage every 0.5 seconds for 2 seconds.
Close Longbow: Increases movement speed by 20 points, restores attack speed and range, and each shot restores 5% (+1% physical attack) mana. Attacks on heroes restore an additional 200%.
Tips: Opening and closing the longbow does not consume mana, but the mana consumption after opening the longbow is quite high, so mana management is necessary.
Skill 02
Silent Arrow
Cooldown: 12/11.5/11/10.5/10/9.5s, Cost: 75
Garo shoots a Silent Arrow in the designated direction, dealing 250/280/310/340/370/400 (+40% physical attack) magic damage, silencing the target for 0.5 seconds, and slowing them by 25/30/35/40/45/50% for 1 second. The arrow will explode after 1 second, dealing 500/560/620/680/740/800 (+80% physical attack) magic damage to enemies in the area.
Casting speed increases with attack speed: Every 1.5% attack speed increases casting speed by 1%, up to a maximum of 100%.
Tips: Use this long-range silence at the start of a fight to help your team gain the initiative.
Ultimate
Sphere of Purity
Cooldown: 40/35/30s, Cost: 100
Garo opens a magic circle around herself for 8 seconds (can be manually closed), increasing her critical strike rate and attack speed by 30% within the area. When the formation opens and closes, it deals 250/350/450 (+75% physical bonus) magic damage to enemies within the area. Closing the formation grants allies within it a 20% increase in critical strike rate and movement speed for 3 seconds.
Passive: Garoโs critical strikes slow the target by 30% for 0.5 seconds; if triggered again within 1 second, the slow effect is increased to 50%.
Tips: Manually closing the formation can help you and your allies chase or retreat.
BUILD OPTION-1
Boots of Dexterity
Shadow Ripper
Eternity Blade
Bloodweeper
Daybreaker
Siege Breaker
Red Moon 10x
Stealth 5x
Hunt 5x
Eagle Eye 10x
Flash
BUILD OPTION-2
Boots of Deftness
Shadow Ripper
Eternity Blade
Daybreaker
Bloodweeper
Dreamforged – Skypiercer
Red Moon 10x
Hunt 7x
Reaver 3x
Eagle Eye 10x
Flash
BUILD OPTION-3
Boots of Resistance
Shadow Ripper
Eternity Blade
Mortal Punisher
Sunchaser
Daybreaker
Red Moon 10x
Hunt 7x
Reaver 3x
Eagle Eye 10x
Flash
COUNTER
This is the list of heroes that can counter this hero in team fight/solo fight depending on the situation.
Marksman
ALESSIO
Marksman
MARCO POLO
HOK Garo Best Partners
- Little Lute: Garo has overwhelming poke potential during the early laning phase; pairing her with Cai Wenji (Little Lute) can quickly pressure the enemy’s first tower.
- Taiyi Zhenren: A powerful ally not only helps Garo grow quickly but also provides a second chance for the vulnerable Garo.
HOK Garo Counters
- Counter Gara’s range advantage with assassins who have strong engage abilities.
- The sooner you take down Gara’s defensive towers, the more you can limit her impact.
- Prince of Lanling: The stealthy Lanling King renders Garo’s vision abilities meaningless, and his burst damage can easily take Garo down.
- Ahri: The agile Ahrican also easily take down Gara.
Team Fight Strategy
- Maintain a safe distance to attack, taking advantage of your range to pressure and harass the enemy.
- Gara can actively close the magic circle, using the movement speed bonus upon closing to help allies chase or retreat.
Although Garo has a long range, she lacks escape abilities, so she should attack frontline tanks first and move on to other targets while maintaining a safe distance. This helps avoid putting herself in dangerous situations.
How to Play Garo (Gameplay Strategy)
As an Honor of Kings pro gamer, here is a comprehensive gameplay strategy for Garo during the early, mid, and late game:
Early Game:
- Laning Phase: During the Laning phase, focus on farming minions to gain gold and experience, while using Gara’s long range to harass and poke the enemy Laners. Utilize the Soul Crossing Arrow to maintain a safe distance and pressure the enemy. If paired with a support like Cai Wenji, you can apply even more pressure on the enemy’s first tower.
- Vision Control: Make sure to maintain good vision around your lane by placing wards in key locations. This will help you avoid enemy ganks and make better-informed decisions during the early game.
Mid Game:
- Objectives: As you transition to the mid-game, focus on securing objectives like towers, dragons, and buffs. Gara’s range and consistent damage make her excellent at taking down objectives quickly.
- Team Fights: In team fights, make sure to position Gara in the backline, using her long range to deal damage safely. Use the Silent Arrow to initiate fights and provide crowd control for your team. Make use of the Pure Domain to boost your critical hit rate, attack speed, and provide utility for your allies.
Late Game:
- Positioning: As the game progresses, Gara’s damage output will increase significantly. Ensure that you maintain proper positioning during team fights, staying behind your frontline tanks while dealing damage to priority targets.
- Utilizing Skills: Continue to use Gara’s skills effectively. Use the Soul Crossing Arrow to maximize damage from a safe distance, the Silent Arrow to disrupt the enemy team, and the Pure Domain to boost your damage output and support your allies.
- Objectives and Split Pushing: In the late game, objectives like towers, dragons, and overlord become even more crucial. Use Gara’s range advantage to secure objectives and apply pressure on different lanes by split pushing when appropriate.
- Final Team Fights: During the final team fights, focus on taking down enemy carries and high-priority targets. Remember to keep Gara safe by maintaining a proper distance, using her range advantage, and relying on your team’s peel and protection.
By following this comprehensive gameplay strategy, you can maximize Garo’s potential during the early, mid, and late game, leading your team to victory in Honor of Kings.

