Beginner's Guide to Honor of Kings | Generated by AI
Question: How to play Honor of Kings? Which heroes should beginners select?
Answer: Honor of Kings (HoK) is a 5v5 mobile MOBA where two teams battle to destroy the enemy’s base Crystal in Hero’s Gorge. Matches last 15-20 minutes. Earn gold and EXP by killing minions, jungle monsters, and enemies to buy items, level up skills, and push lanes.
Map and Objective
- Lanes: Three paths from your base to the enemy’s: | Lane | Minions Focus | Primary Role | |—————|—————|———————–| | Clash Lane (Top) | High EXP | Fighters/Tanks: Sustain, level fast, rotate after ult. | | Mid Lane | Balanced | Mages: Quick clear, burst, rotate to gank. | | Farm Lane (Bot) | High Gold | Marksmen (+ Support): Farm early, scale for late-game damage. |
- Jungle: Two areas (top/bottom) with monsters, buffs (Blue: cooldown/mana reduction; Red: burn damage), Tyrant (2 min spawn, team buffs), Overlord (8 min, spawns lane dragons for pushes).
- Win Condition: Destroy all towers in a lane to reach and shatter the enemy Crystal. Prioritize objectives over kills.
Hero Classes and Roles
Heroes (100+) fit 6 classes:
- Tank: Frontline damage absorbers (e.g., Arthur).
- Fighter: Melee sustain damage (e.g., Biron).
- Assassin: Mobile burst for ganks/jungle (avoid as beginner).
- Mage: Ranged AoE/CC for mid (e.g., Daji).
- Marksman: Long-range DPS for farm lane (e.g., Luban No.7).
- Support: Heals/buffs/protects (e.g., Angela).
Standard team: Clash (Fighter), Mid (Mage), Farm (Marksman + Roam Support), Jungle (Assassin), Roam (Tank/Support rotates for vision/assists).
Gameplay Basics
- Start: Pick role/lane in draft. Last-hit minions for gold/EXP (don’t auto-push).
- Early Game (0-5 min): Farm lane safely, take buffs if jungle/roam. Help secure Tyrant.
- Mid Game: Rotate for ganks/objectives. Group for Overlord.
- Late Game: Teamfight around towers/Crystal; marksmen carry damage.
- Skills/Items: Level damage skills first. Buy adaptive gear (e.g., magic resist vs. mages). Use Recall to base for full heal.
- Combat: Check minimap often. Ping for help/ganks. Towers prioritize first target—tank with minions.
Beginner Tips
- Play Practice/Solo mode first.
- Focus 1-2 roles/heroes (e.g., Clash/Support: forgiving).
- Farm > Kills early; don’t overextend.
- Ward river/jungle for vision.
- Communicate via pings.
- After basics, watch in-game tutorials (e.g., Arthur, Angela).
- Avoid dying (farm while dead = lost gold).
Recommended Beginner Heroes (High WR, Simple Kits - 2025 Meta)
Focus on these for 52-55% WR in low/Diamond ranks. Master 1 per role.
| Role/Lane | Hero | Why Beginner-Friendly | WR (Diamond-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clash | Arthur | Tanky sustain, easy ult knockup/gap-close. | 54.2% |
| Clash | Biron | Self-heal, simple combos. | ~53% |
| Mid | Daji | Easy burst charm, poke. | 54.7% |
| Farm | Luban No.7 | Auto-scatter shots, knockback/slow. | 53-55% |
| Farm | Hou Yi | Long-range suppress, safe farm. | High |
| Roam/Support | Angela | Global ult heal/shield, attach to ally. | 53.3% |
| Roam | Yaria | Buffs/heals, easy peel. | 53.8% |
| Jungle | Zilong/Liu Bei | Basic clears/ganks (avoid assassins). | Good |
Ban S-tier threats like Augran/Lam if possible. Adapt builds to enemy team.
Practice in custom/tutorial modes. Climb by winning streaks, then break after losses. Duo/trio with friends for better coordination.
References:
- Epic Games Beginner Guide
- Reddit 2025 Beginners Guide
- BitTopup Best Beginner Heroes 2025
- Official Tutorials
- HoK Tier List Dec 2025
- Heroes Wiki