Mastering Little Lute Support Guide | Generated by AI
Question: How to play Little Lute in Honor of Kings
Answer:
Little Lute, also known as Cai Yan or Cai Wenji, is a Support hero (roamer lane) in Honor of Kings (the international version of King of Glory / 王者荣耀). She excels as a healing and crowd control support, providing strong team sustain, buffs, and disruption. Her kit is beginner-friendly, focusing on keeping allies alive in fights while controlling enemies. She’s balanced across all game stages but shines in team fights.
Skills
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Passive: Can’t Touch This
When taking damage (from heroes, minions, or monsters), gain 35-70% decaying movement speed for 2s and heal for 250-530 (+50% magic power) HP per second for 2s (10s cooldown). Great for escaping ganks or sustaining in lane. -
Skill 1: Healing Hymn (Max first)
Play a melody, boosting your movement speed by 40% for 3s. Heals you and nearby allies for 60-120 (+20-25% magic power) HP every 0.5s for 3s (50% effect on non-heroes). Cooldown: 12-15s, Mana: 100. Use to sustain during laning or poke trades. -
Skill 2: Earworm
Fire a sound wave that bounces up to 6 times between enemies, dealing 270-540 (+48% magic power) magic damage and stunning for 0.75s per bounce (max 2 hits/target; 2nd hit 25% damage). Cooldown: 8-10s, Mana: 70. Primary poke/CC tool—aim at clustered foes or minion waves. -
Ultimate: Tune of Tranquility
Create a zone healing the lowest-HP ally for 90-180 (+45-70% magic power) HP every 0.5s for 5s, plus 200-450 (+25-30% magic power) physical/magic defense. Enemies lingering 2s+ lose armor/resists. Cooldown: 50-60s, Mana: 120. Core team fight tool—position to cover multiple allies.
Skill Priority: 1 > 2 > Ultimate. Take Heal or Stun summoner spell.
Recommended Build
Focus on magic power (for healing/damage), cooldown reduction (CDR), health, and survivability. She’s squishy early, so build tanky-support items.
| Slot | Core Item | Key Stats/Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Sage’s Codex / Guardian–Redemption | Early sustain/shield for team. |
| Boots | Boots of Tranquility / Boots of Deftness | 15% CDR, movement speed. |
| 1 | Holy Grail | +180 magic power, 15% CDR, 500 HP, mana/HP regen. |
| 2 | Augur’s Word | +140 magic power, 1000 HP, level-up recovery, +40% defenses (stacking). |
| 3 | Savant’s Wrath | +240 magic power, +30% magic power passive. |
| 4-6 | Venomous Staff (anti-heal), Breakthrough Robe (+120 magic/1000 HP), Dawnlight / Splendor | Anti-heal for enemies, more healing/tankiness. |
Arcana: 10x Saint (healing/magic lifesteal), 10x Harmony/Tribute (magic power/CDR), 5x Hunt/Void (speed/penetration).
Gameplay Guide
Early Game (Laning/Roaming)
- Start roaming lane or support ADC/mid. Use Skill 2 to clear waves with your carry for fast pushes.
- Poke with Skill 2 on enemies/minions to trigger passive heals. Stay near allies for Skill 1 sustain.
- Ward bushes, rotate for ganks—your CC sets up kills. Avoid solo fights; you’re weak 1v1.
Mid Game (Objectives/Skirmishes)
- Follow carries to objectives (towers, jungle). Use ultimate to save low-HP allies during dives.
- Interrupt channels (e.g., ults) with Skill 2 stuns. Heal through trades with Skill 1.
Late Game (Team Fights)
- Position behind frontline. Ult to shield/heal your lowest-HP carry (debuffs enemies too).
- Combo: Skill 2 (stun group) > Skill 1 (heal/buff team) > Ult (sustain). Flash/Heal for repositions.
- Prioritize protecting ADCs/mages—your heals scale massively with items.
Combos:
- Poke/Trade: Skill 2 > AA > Skill 1.
- Team Fight: Ult > Skill 2 (CC) > Skill 1 (sustain).
- Escape: Passive trigger > Skill 1 (speed/heal).
Synergies & Counters
Good With: Gao Jianli (burst sustain), Di Renjie/Lu Bu (frontline), Luban No.7/Lady Sun (carries), Lam/Diaochan (divers).
Counters: Stealth assassins (Lanling), burst (Mulan). Focus-fire her; she’s squishy if isolated. Dodge Skill 2 bounces.
Tips:
- Trigger passive on minions/monsters for free heals (saves mana).
- Ult near multiple allies; debuff melts tanks.
- Vision control—your speed helps ward safely.
- Win Rate ~51%, Pick Rate low—easy to climb with practice.
Master positioning and timing for massive impact!
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