Is Ziya good in Honor of Kings?

Current HOKMeta data lists Ziya as Tier A, with 50.7% win rate and 0.7% pick rate. Ziya is worth playing if your team needs reliable Mid Lane pressure, but you should avoid blind-picking into Biron, Charlotte, Yao without peel or defensive item planning.

How do you play Ziya in teamfights?

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

AMid Lane

Ziya Build, Items, Arcana & Counters

Ziya is a Tier A Mid Lane pick. Get the best build, core items, arcana, battle spell, counters, and tool-backed item decisions.

WR 50.7%Pick 0.7%Ban 0.1%

Build answer

Ziya best build for S15 (June 2026)

International server

Updated: 2026-07-20

Reviewed by: HOKMeta

Role, lane, difficulty

Mid Lane · Mage · Tier A · Medium

Current patch rates

50.7% WR · 0.7% Pick · 0.1% Ban

Core 3 items

Void Staff, Mask of Agony, Ardent Dominion

Best arcana

Lvl 5: Nightmare, Lvl 5: Harmony, Lvl 5: Meditation

Battle spell

Teleport

Best into

Diaochan, Ying, Zilong

Watch out for

Biron, Charlotte, Yao

Ziya TL;DR

Tier A50.7% WRMid Lane

Ziya: When Ziya deals damage to a target and they are defeated within 4s, he gains EXP.

Fast conclusion

Ziya is a Tier A Mid Lane pick with 50.7% win rate.

Divine Seal → Divine Punishment → Universal Law → weave basic attacks

Core 3 items

Void Staff

Mask of Agony

Ardent Dominion

Pick when

Your draft needs mid wave clear, objective poke, or reliable control before fights.

Avoid when

Main threats: Biron, Charlotte, Yao.

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

Current patch decision guide

How to decide if Ziya is the right pick

Pick Ziya if

Pick Ziya when your team needs a Tier A Mid Lane option and the draft gives this hero enough space to play around core cooldowns.

Avoid Ziya if

Avoid Ziya when the enemy composition directly attacks the hero's main weakness or your team cannot support the Mid 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 50.71%

7d change +0.04 pts

30d change -0.34 pts

Pick rate

Current 0.74%

7d change 0.00 pts

30d change -0.04 pts

Ban rate

Current 0.07%

7d change 0.00 pts

30d change -0.02 pts

Trend read

Ziya currently sits at 50.71% win rate, with a 30-day move of -0.34 pts and a 7-day move of +0.04 pts.

Win rate is falling by -0.34 pts.

Pick rate is falling by -0.04 pts.

Ban rate is falling by -0.02 pts.

Patch reason

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

Tools

Test Ziya 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 Ziya

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

Build philosophy

Ziya benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.

Passive: After hitting a target, gains EXP if it is defeated within 4s.

Magic attackCooldown reductionPenetration

Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.

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

Recommended item build order
#	Item	Gold	Stats	Why
1	Void Staff	2,040g	MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Arcane Conversion — Every 2% Magical Lifesteal grants an extra 1% Cooldown Reduction.
2	Mask of Agony	2,080g	MATK +100, CDR +7.5%, HP +900 Boosts skill damage	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Deep Freeze — When a Basic Attack or skill hits an enemy, it reduces their Movement Speed by 5–10% (for up to 2 stacks) for 1.5s.
3	Ardent Dominion	2,040g	MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30%
4	Venomous Staff	2,040g	MATK +240, CDR +7.5%, MSPD +7.5% Lowers Health Regen	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Torment — When a skill hits a target, deals magical damage equal to 3% of their current Health 4 times over 3s (damage capped at 200 against monsters).
5	Splendor	2,080g	MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility	Temp. invincibility supports your Magic attack focus.
6	Enigma - Moon Goddess	3,340g	MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility	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.

Best Arcana & Spells

Arcana and battle spell setup
Slot	Choice	Effect
Primary	Saint	Recommended for Mage Mid Lane
Spell	Flash	Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive.

Abilities

Skill Order

Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Universal Law (max Skill 2 first)

Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Divine Seal, and Universal Law on cooldown.

Passive

Sanctification

After hitting a target, gains EXP if it is defeated within 4s. Upon reaching level , gains Sanctify and increases his level cap to . Sanctify: Increases a teammate's level cap, with a chance to earn EXP. When playing as support, grants additional Sanctification effects.

Skill 1

Divine Seal

Seals enemies within range, dealing magical damage while reducing their Movement Speed, Physical and Magical Defense for 3.5s. If the skill hits any enemy, he gains a Movement Speed boost.

Skill 2

Divine Punishment

Conjures a magic circle that deals 3 strikes of damage to enemies in the target area. After a short delay, the magic circle explodes, dealing extra magical damage and launching enemies for 0.8s.

Ultimate

Universal Law

Unleashes 3 shockwaves that deal magical damage. At level 15, the Ultimate's charging speed increases by 10%, and Ziya can move while charging.

Combos

1. Standard trade
Divine Seal → Divine Punishment → Universal Law → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight

Counters & Matchups

🏛️ Camp Official Counter Data

Official counter reference from Camp HOK rank statistics.

Ziya is strong into

Pick Ziya when the enemy drafts these heroes.

Ziya struggles into

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

Full counter analysis →

vs Similar Heroes

Ziya vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Ziya has +0.3% WR vs Daji in Camp data. Choose Ziya when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
Ziya vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 0.5% more often globally. Choose Ziya when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.

Playstyle & Ranked Tips

Laning Phase

Control first wave without taking free poke. Roam after pushing wave 2–4 to side lanes with your jungler.

Teamfight Role

Poke from max range before objective. Save hard CC for enemy dive or your carry peel window.

High Rank (Diamond+)

Ziya is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 51.3% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 0.8% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Ziya.

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Ziya Build 2026 FAQ

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

What is the best Ziya build in 2026?

The best Ziya build in 2026 uses Void Staff, Mask of Agony, Ardent Dominion, Venomous Staff, Splendor, Enigma - Moon Goddess. Play Ziya in Mid Lane, take Lvl 5: Nightmare, Lvl 5: Harmony, Lvl 5: Meditation arcana, and usually run Teleport. This recommendation is aligned with S15 (June 2026) and the 2026-07-20 HOKMeta data snapshot.

What is the best arcana for Ziya?

The best Ziya arcana setup is Lvl 5: Nightmare, Lvl 5: Harmony, Lvl 5: Meditation. Keep the core damage arcana first, then adjust movement speed, pierce, or sustain only when the matchup makes your lane unsafe.

What should Ziya build first?

Ziya usually wants Void Staff first because the first item should stabilize Mid 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 Ziya 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 Ziya can keep attacking safely or needs a defensive item to survive the first engage.

Who counters Ziya?

Ziya is most vulnerable to Biron, Charlotte, Yao. Draft peel, respect engage range, and adjust items when the enemy lineup can dive or chain crowd control.

What lane does Ziya play?

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