Is Guan Yu good in Honor of Kings?

Current HOKMeta data lists Guan Yu as Tier B, with 46.2% win rate and 0.4% pick rate. Guan Yu is worth playing if your team needs reliable Clash Lane pressure, but you should avoid blind-picking into Hou Yi, Marco Polo, Lady Sun without peel or defensive item planning.

How do you play Guan Yu in teamfights?

In teamfights, Guan Yu should respect enemy engage range first, then play around the hero's Warrior job: dealing damage, protecting carries, or entering after key control is used. When behind, clear waves and preserve cooldowns instead of face-checking fog.

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Guan Yu Build, Items, Arcana & Counters

Guan Yu is a Tier B Clash Lane pick. Get the best build, core items, arcana, battle spell, counters, and tool-backed item decisions.

WR 46.2%Pick 0.4%Ban 0.1%

Build answer

Guan Yu best build for S15 (June 2026)

International server

Updated: 2026-07-20

Reviewed by: HOKMeta

Role, lane, difficulty

Clash Lane · Warrior · Tier B · Medium

Current patch rates

46.2% WR · 0.4% Pick · 0.1% Ban

Core 3 items

Frigid Charge, Dragon's Rage, Succubus Cloak

Best arcana

Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye

Battle spell

Sprint

Best into

Daji, Mi Yue, Yixing

Watch out for

Hou Yi, Marco Polo, Lady Sun

Guan Yu TL;DR

Tier B46.2% WRClash Lane

Guan Yu: '''Normal Stance:''' Moving constantly accumulates a Movement Speed bonus, and reaching a certain distance activates the Charge Stance.

Fast conclusion

Guan Yu is a Tier B Clash Lane pick with 46.2% win rate.

Heroic Charge → Soaring Green Dragon → Razor Cavalry → weave basic attacks

Core 3 items

Frigid Charge

Dragon's Rage

Succubus Cloak

Pick when

You need side-lane pressure, durable skirmishing, or a flank threat into the enemy backline.

Avoid when

Main threats: Hou Yi, Marco Polo, Lady Sun.

Open full counter pageMatchup notes, strong targets, and heroes that punish Guan Yu.

Current patch decision guide

How to decide if Guan Yu is the right pick

Pick Guan Yu if

Pick Guan Yu when your team needs a Tier B Clash Lane option and the draft gives this hero enough space to play around core cooldowns.

Avoid Guan Yu if

Avoid Guan Yu when the enemy composition directly attacks the hero's main weakness or your team cannot support the Clash Lane game plan.

Power spikes

First completed core item: check whether the hero can now contest lane or jungle tempo.
Two to three item point: decide whether to group for objectives or keep farming toward the late-game plan.
Final defensive or damage item: adapt to the enemy threat instead of following the build blindly.

Build decision

Start from the recommended build, then adjust based on whether the enemy is forcing burst survival, anti-tank damage, anti-heal, or safer positioning.

Matchup logic

Use the counter page and build compare tool together: first identify the threat, then test whether damage, defense, or utility gives the better answer.

Common mistakes

Following the build without checking the enemy draft.

Taking fights before the first meaningful item spike.

Ignoring wave state and vision before rotating.

30-day trend

Last 30 days of win rate, pick rate, and ban rate

Use daily snapshots to see whether this hero is heating up, cooling down, or simply staying popular without converting that attention into wins.

Win rate

Current 46.23%

7d change -0.32 pts

30d change -1.53 pts

Pick rate

Current 0.37%

7d change 0.00 pts

30d change -0.02 pts

Ban rate

Current 0.09%

7d change 0.00 pts

30d change -0.03 pts

Trend read

Guan Yu currently sits at 46.23% win rate, with a 30-day move of -1.53 pts and a 7-day move of -0.32 pts.

Win rate is falling by -1.53 pts.

Pick rate is falling by -0.02 pts.

Ban rate is falling by -0.03 pts.

Patch reason

There is no current-season official balance entry to cite in the last 45 days.

Tools

Test Guan Yu damage and item builds

Use the calculator for combo damage, or compare two item builds side by side before changing your ranked setup.

Damage calculator Compare builds

Best Build for Guan Yu

End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.

Build philosophy

Guan Yu benefits from On-hit, Movement speed — match items and runes to kit scaling.

Passive: Normal Stance: Moving constantly accumulates a Movement Speed bonus, and reaching a certain distance activates the Charge Stance.

On-hitMovement speed

Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost On-hit, Movement speed for this hero's passive and skill scaling.

4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Clash Lane when available.

Recommended item build order
#	Item	Gold	Stats	Why
1	Frigid Charge	2,030g	PDEF +150, HP +900, CDR +7.5%, Resistance +10% Great crowd control	Fits Cooldown reduction priority — Passive - Ice Armor — Resistance +10%. When affected by hard crowd control effects other than suppression, grants a shield that negates (10% HP) damage for 5s.
2	Dragon's Rage	2,040g	HP +1,350, PDEF +180, MDEF +90 Grants extra damage and recovery	Fits On-hit priority — Passive - Devastating Blow — Basic Attacks and skills deal physical damage equal to 7% HP to minions and monsters, and restore Health equal to 50% of the damage dealt (halved for ranged attacks).
3	Succubus Cloak	2,020g	MDEF +300, HP +1,100 Negates magical damage	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Mist Veil — Grants a shield that negates 400–800 (+7% extra HP) magical damage every 15s.
4	Overlord's Platemail	2,450g	HP +1,800, PDEF +160, MDEF +80 Extra HP	Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Fated — Increases HP by 4%.
5	Sage's Sanctuary	2,280g	HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot	Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Revive — Resurrects the wearer 2s after dying and restores 2,000–3,000 Health. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times per match.
6	Blood Rage	2,180g	PATK +75, HP +900 Trades HP for shield	Fits On-hit priority — Passive - Apoplexy — Basic Attacks deal an extra (1.5% HP) physical damage. When Health drops below 50%, this damage increases by 25%–50%.

Best Arcana & Spells

Arcana and battle spell setup
Slot	Choice	Effect
Primary	Fate	Recommended for Warrior Clash Lane
Spell	Flash / Execute	Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive.

Abilities

Skill Order

Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Razor Cavalry (max Skill 2 first)

Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Heroic Charge, and Razor Cavalry on cooldown.

Passive

Rider of Triumph

Normal Stance: Moving constantly accumulates a Movement Speed bonus, and reaching a certain distance activates the Charge Stance. Charge Stance: Enhances the next skill and Basic Attack.

Skill 1

Heroic Charge

Normal Stance: Deals damage to enemies within range. Charge Stance: Charges forward, knocking back enemies in his path while dealing damage.

Skill 2

Soaring Green Dragon

Normal Stance: Removes crowd control effects and gains Movement Speed. Charge Stance: Removes crowd control effects and leaps forward, knocking back enemies within the landing area and dealing damage.

Ultimate

Razor Cavalry

Normal Stance: Enhances himself, reducing the movement distance required to enter Charge stance. Charge Stance: Summons heavy cavalry that dash forward, dealing damage and knocking back enemies in their path.

Combos

1. Standard trade
Heroic Charge → Soaring Green Dragon → Razor Cavalry → weave basic attacks
When: Clash Lane skirmish or objective fight

Counters & Matchups

🏛️ Camp Official Counter Data

Official counter reference from Camp HOK rank statistics.

Guan Yu is strong into

Pick Guan Yu when the enemy drafts these heroes.

Guan Yu struggles into

Avoid Guan Yu or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.

Full counter analysis →

vs Similar Heroes

Guan Yu vs Li Xin (Warrior, Tier S+): Li Xin is 1.9% pick / 52.6% WR. Li Xin wins 4.3% more often globally. Choose Guan Yu when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Li Xin for Clash Lane comfort.
Guan Yu vs Chicha (Warrior, Tier S): Chicha is 1.5% pick / 50.2% WR. Chicha wins 1.9% more often globally. Choose Guan Yu when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Chicha for Clash Lane comfort.

Playstyle & Ranked Tips

Laning Phase

Trade on your power spike levels (2/4). Call jungler for dive only when enemy flash is down.

Teamfight Role

Flank or dive backline after tanks commit. Do not start fights without vision on enemy jungler.

High Rank (Diamond+)

Guan Yu sits at Tier B globally (48.3% WR). In high rank, pick only into favorable matchups or when you have a dedicated pocket pick. Below 49% global WR — high-rank players often avoid unless compensating for team comp.

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Guan Yu Build 2026 FAQ

Quick answers for Guan Yu builds, arcana, counters, lane choice, and ranked value.

What is the best Guan Yu build in 2026?

The best Guan Yu build in 2026 uses Frigid Charge, Dragon's Rage, Succubus Cloak, Overlord's Platemail, Sage's Sanctuary, Blood Rage. Play Guan Yu in Clash Lane, take Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye arcana, and usually run Sprint. This recommendation is aligned with S15 (June 2026) and the 2026-07-20 HOKMeta data snapshot.

What is the best arcana for Guan Yu?

The best Guan Yu arcana setup is Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye. Keep the core damage arcana first, then adjust movement speed, pierce, or sustain only when the matchup makes your lane unsafe.

What should Guan Yu build first?

Guan Yu usually wants Frigid Charge first because the first item should stabilize Clash Lane clear speed, trading power, or tempo. If the lane is unsafe, adjust boots or a small defensive component first, but do not delay the core damage curve too long.

What should Guan Yu build against tanks?

Use the HOKMeta damage calculator or build compare tool to test penetration, sustained damage, and survivability against tank templates. The best anti-tank item choice depends on whether Guan Yu can keep attacking safely or needs a defensive item to survive the first engage.

Who counters Guan Yu?

Guan Yu is most vulnerable to Hou Yi, Marco Polo, Lady Sun. Draft peel, respect engage range, and adjust items when the enemy lineup can dive or chain crowd control.

What lane does Guan Yu play?

Guan Yu is mainly played as a Warrior in Clash Lane. In ranked games, prioritize a stable farm pattern and only rotate early when the wave state keeps your economy safe.