Cai Yan
Mage · Tier S · Medium
| Rank | #12 |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Role | Mage |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Win Rate | 50.3% |
| Pick Rate | 1.3% |
| Ban Rate | 1.9% |
Build
1Arcane
2Swift
3Lightning
4Robe
5Brilliant
6Dominance
Arcana & Spells
- AP
- CDR
- Mana
- Spells: Flash + Punish
Counters
Counters Cai Yan
- Diaochan
- Arke
Cai Yan is countered by
- Gao Changgong
- Mulan
Tips
- Cai Yan: prioritize B tier Mage power spikes from patch history.
- Watch pick rate — pick data unavailable.
- Lane into Musashi with listed build order.
Patch History
- Live meta: Camp HOK ranked stats — WR 50.31%, pick 1.27%, ban 1.89%, tier band A.
- Matchups: Counters Diaochan, Arke · Weak into Gao Changgong, Mulan (Tencent hero data).
- S37: Data unavailable
FAQ
Is Cai Yan good in current season?
Cai Yan shows 50.31% win rate, 1.27% pick rate, 1.89% ban rate (Camp HOK). Tier S Mage.
What is the best Cai Yan build?
Core item path for Cai Yan: Arcane, Swift, Lightning, Robe, Brilliant, Dominance. Spells and arcana sets are listed in the Build section. Adjust final slot by enemy Musashi.
How to counter Cai Yan?
Use Diaochan, Arke. Ban rate 1.89% reflects draft priority against Cai Yan.
Meta Analysis
Cai Yan win rate 50.31% (Camp HOK, 2026-06-04).
Pick rate 1.27% for Cai Yan in current ranked meta.
Ban rate 1.89% — moderate bans.
Counters: Diaochan, Arke. Countered by: Gao Changgong, Mulan.