LIAN PO
Tank
Clash Lane
Lian Po is a powerful tank hero in “Honor of Kings,” known for his superb crowd control and unique passive abilities that enhance his normal attacks. This makes him a significant threat to enemy backlines. For an effective build, focus on items thats maximize his durability and crowd control potential in team fights.
HERO PROFILE
Tank
Vanguard Tank
Crowed Control/Initiator
Balanced
SKILLS
This is the list of skills of Lian PO.
Passive
Warrior’s Soul
Cooldown: 0s, Cost: 0
When Lian Po uses skills, he is in a Unstoppable State. After entering battle, his fighting spirit gradually increases. Basic attacks and skills that hit enemies also increase his fighting spirit value, enhancing damage reduction effects with higher fighting spirit, up to a maximum of 20% reduction. When fighting spirit is full, Lian Po’s attack speed is increased by 30%. After leaving combat, fighting spirit gradually decreases and is converted into 70-140 (+1.5% Additional Max HP) health restoration per instance, up to 10 times.
Tips: Use skills during enemy control effects to benefit from the unstoppable state; maintain fighting spirit with minions and monsters before entering combat.
Skill 01
Burst Ram
Cooldown: 10/9.6/9.2/8.8/8.4/8s, Cost: 0
Lian Po charges forward, dealing 150/180/210/240/270/300 (+3% Additional Max HP) physical damage and knocking up enemies along his path for 0.5 seconds.
Passive: Every third basic attack delivers a heavy punch, dealing an additional
Tips: Incorporate basic attacks between skill uses to effectively increase damage output.
Skill 02
Magma Slam
Cooldown: 10/9.6/9.2/8.8/8.4/8s, Cost: 0
Lian Po channels berserk power through his arm armor to the ground, gaining a shield of 400/480/560/640/720/800 (+10% Additional Max HP) for 1 second. After 1 second, the ground cracks, dealing 300/360/420/480/540/600 (+120% Additional Physical Attack) physical damage. The closer to the center, the higher the damage, up to a maximum of 100% additional damage. If enemies are present in the skill area, it refreshes the cooldown of Burst Ram, reduces enemy movement speed by 30%, and pulls non-hero units toward the center of the area.
Tips: Lian Po channels berserk power through his arm armor, gaining a shield and dealing high damage when the ground cracks. The skill refreshes Burst Ram’s cooldown and slows enemies.
Ultimate
Tremor Smash
Cooldown: 50/45/40s, Cost: 0
Lian Po leaps to a designated area and slams the ground three times.
First Slam: Deals 200/300/400 (+5% Additional Max HP) physical damage and 30% slow, with an additional 60% Physical Attack damage to the center of the impact area.
Second Slam: Deals 300/450/600 (+10% Additional Max HP) physical damage and 50% slow, with an additional 90% Physical Attack damage to the center of the impact area.
Third Slam: Deals 500/750/1000 (+15% Additional Max HP) physical damage and knocks up enemies for 1 second, with an additional 150% Physical Attack damage to the center of the impact area.
Lian Po can use Burst Ram during this skill.
Tips: Use Burst Ram during the ultimate to improve the accuracy of the third slam and achieve better crowd control.
BUILD OPTION-1
Guardian – Redemption
Boots of Fortitude
Succubus Cloak
Ominous Premonition
Overlord’s Platemail
Blood Rage
Fate 10x
Harmony 10x
Void 10x
Flash
COUNTER
This is the list of heroes that can counter this hero in team fight/solo fight depending on the situation.
Support
LIANG
Support
DONGHUANG
General Gameplay Strategy
As Lian Po, your primary role is to be your team’s frontline tank and initiator. Here are some strategies to follow during the game:
Early Game:
- Focus on farming and leveling up in your lane.
- Use Burst Ram to harass enemies and disrupt their farming.
- Look for opportunities to roam and help your teammates in other lanes.
Mid Game:
- Engage in team fights and use your crowd control abilities to lock down enemy carries.
- Utilize Burst Ram > Magma Slam to chase down fleeing enemies or escape from unfavorable situations.
- Help your Team Damage Dealers by soaking up damage and controlling enemy movement.
Late Game:
- Prioritize protecting your most damage dealer (Specially Marksman) in team fights, disrupting enemy backlines, and soaking up as much damage as possible.
- Help your team to secure objectives such as towers, Dark Slayer, and Abyssal Dragon by pin down the enemy with your crowd control skills.
- Coordinate with your allies to push lanes and secure victory.
Synergies and Counter Picks for Lian Po
Lian Po excels in team compositions that require a strong frontline tank and initiator. He works well with heroes who can follow up on his crowd control abilities, such as mages with high burst damage or assassins who can quickly eliminate enemy carries. Lian Po also pairs well with heroes who can provide additional crowd control or protection for his team.
Synergies:
- High-damage Dealers: Lian Po’s crowd control and tankiness make him an excellent frontline for high-damage Dealers such as Lam, Price of Lanling, Marco Polo, Lady Sun, Private Ear etc.
- AoE mages: Lian Po’s ability to initiate team fights and control enemy positioning synergizes well with AoE mages like Diaochan etc.
Counter Picks:
- True damage dealers: Heroes with true damage, such as Marco Polo, Private Ear, Kai, Seafarer, can bypass Lian Po’s defenses and threaten his survivability.
- Sustained damage dealers: Heroes with high sustained damage, like Ata, Lu Bu, can wear down Lian Po’s defenses over time, making it harder for him to maintain his frontline presence.
Lian Po’s Gameplay Tips and Tricks
- Always be aware of your positioning. As a tank, you want to be at the frontline, absorbing damage and providing crowd control for your team.
- Use your ultimate wisely. It’s skills can be a powerful initiation tool, but it can also be used to disengage and escape dangerous situations.
- Communicate with your team. Make sure your teammates are ready to follow up on your engagements and coordinate your abilities for maximum impact.
- Pay attention to the mini-map and track enemy movements. Be prepared to rotate and help your teammates when necessary.
- Don’t forget to ward. As a tank, you should be placing wards to provide vision and map control for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What role does Lian Po play in Honor of Kings?
A: Lian Po is a tank hero who excels at initiating team fights and providing crowd control for his team.
Q: What is Lian Po's core item build?
A: The core item build for Lian Po typically consists of Spikemail, Longnight Guardian, Ominous Premonition.
Q: Which Arcana should I use for Lian Po?
A: We recommend using Harmony, Fate, Reverberation to enhance Lian Po’s durability and survivability as a Tank and Harmony, Eagle Eye, Mutation for Non-Tank Build.
Q: How do I effectively use Lian Po's ultimate ability, Tremor Smash?
A: Use Tremor Smash to initiate engagements, Crowd Control. Be aware of your teammates’ positions and make sure they are ready to follow up on your ultimate.
Q: What type of team compositions work best with Lian Po?
A: Lian Po works well in team compositions that require a strong frontline tank and initiator. He pairs well with heroes who can follow up on his crowd control abilities and deal heavy damage for the team.
Lian Po’s optimal build and strategies make him a formidable tank and initiator in Honor of Kings. You can become a dominating force on the battlefield by mastering his abilities, understanding his role in team fights, and building the right items, Arcana, and enchantments.
Utilize this guide to outperform your opponents and lead your team to victory. Remember to adapt your build and strategies based on your enemies and team composition, and always prioritize teamwork and communication. With practice and dedication, you can master Lian Po and become a true asset to your team.
