How to Counter Xiang Yu
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 Xiang Yu with Han Xin, Kui, Lam
Xiang Yu is a Tank in Clash Lane. Beat it by drafting direct answers, denying the first power spike, and saving control for its commit window.
Best picks
Lane plan
Do not trade into full cooldowns. Thin the wave, keep distance, and call jungle when Xiang Yu overextends.
Teamfight plan
Kite first, then re-engage after Xiang Yu spends its mobility or ultimate.
Draft rule
Draft sustained DPS and penetration. Burst-only comps waste damage into Xiang Yu.
Best Counters to Xiang Yu
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 Xiang Yu before they reach carry-killing range.
- • Assassins punish Xiang Yu when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Their kit revolves around: When his Health drops to a certain level, he gains damage reduction — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
📊Why Xiang Yu Is Weaker This Meta
Meta trend data for Xiang Yu will be available in the next data sync.
Common Mistakes
- • Isolating without team follow-up — Xiang Yu kites or peels against solo targets.
- • Chasing mobile carries instead of zoning {name} off objectives.
- • Skipping grievous wounds or penetration when {name} stacks sustain or armor.
FAQ
Who counters Xiang Yu?
Han Xin, Kui, Lam, Nakoruru, Wukong are strong picks into Xiang Yu on the international server.
How to Counter Xiang Yu — Best Picks & Strategy →How to play against Xiang Yu?
Xiang Yu's weakness is Xiang Yu is a Tank in the Clash Lane lane. Core weakness: lacks hard CC for self-peel, vulnerable to dive and CC interrupts.. Deny Clash Lane resources early, don't let them farm for free. Save hard CC in teamfights to interrupt their key ability.
Xiang Yu Guide — Best Build, Combos & Playstyle →How to dodge Xiang Yu's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Xiang Yu commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
Xiang Yu Weaknesses — What Makes This Hero Vulnerable →What items counter Xiang Yu?
Build resist and HP vs Xiang Yu's damage profile (Tank); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Xiang Yu Guide — Best Build, Combos & Playstyle →Is Xiang Yu strong in S15 (June 2026)?
Xiang Yu is Tier A with 51.0% win rate, 0.7% pick rate, and 0.0% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-07-23).
Xiang Yu Weaknesses — What Makes This Hero Vulnerable →