How to Counter Gao
Best counters in Honor of Kings S15 (June 2026)
Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Counter list from Camp HOK reference — no official matchup win rates
Counter quick plan
Counter Gao with Li Xin, Kaizer, Dun
Gao is a Mage in Mid Lane. Beat it by drafting direct answers, denying the first power spike, and saving control for its commit window.
Best picks
Lane plan
Push only when you can track jungle. Bait the key control spell, then punish the cooldown window with a roam or gank.
Teamfight plan
Spread before objectives and save interrupt tools for the main damage/control cast.
Draft rule
Draft displacement, mobility, or long-range poke so Gao cannot control the first objective setup.
Best Counters to Gao
Base counter data from Camp HOK rank statistics
🛡️ Other-Lane Counters
Cross-lane / teamfight counter threats.Why These Counters Work
- • Tanks and supports peel and lock Gao before they reach carry-killing range.
- • Their kit revolves around: For every 3 Basic Attacks or skills Gao uses, his Basic Attack is enhanced, dealing damage on hit — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
📊Why Gao Is Weaker This Meta
Meta trend data for Gao will be available in the next data sync.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Gao to land skill combos for free.
- • Hard engaging while {name} still has crowd-control abilities available.
- • RoaMing without punishing {name} after they burn skills on the minion wave.
FAQ
Who counters Gao?
Li Xin, Kaizer, Dun are strong picks into Gao on the international server.
How to Counter Gao — Best Picks & Strategy →How to play against Gao?
Gao's weakness is Gao is a Mage in the Mid Lane lane. Core weakness: lacks hard CC for self-peel, vulnerable to dive and CC interrupts.. Deny Mid Lane resources early, don't let them farm for free. Save hard CC in teamfights to interrupt their key ability.
Gao Guide — Best Build, Combos & Playstyle →How to dodge Gao's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Gao commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
Gao Weaknesses — What Makes This Hero Vulnerable →What items counter Gao?
Build resist and HP vs Gao's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Gao Guide — Best Build, Combos & Playstyle →Is Gao strong in S15 (June 2026)?
Gao is Tier B with 51.1% win rate, 0.4% pick rate, and 0.0% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-07-23).
Gao Weaknesses — What Makes This Hero Vulnerable →