The recent HoK adjustments targeted eight heroes in the first half of September.
Honor of Kings (HoK) implemented its latest hero adjustments on Sept. 5, focusing on eight heroes who require buffs or nerfs for improved balance. Three marksmen, Arli, Huang Zhong, and Erin, received a status buff during this patch, while fellow marksman Luban No.7 experienced a minor status nerf.
Allain and Lady Zhen, players' favorites in professional scene, were hit with a massive nerfs. In contrast, Liu Bei and Yang Jian, who are less popular in their respective lanes, received buffs to increase their appeal among players.
Check below for the detailed status changes for each hero.
Liu Bei (buffed)
Increased Ultimate's attack and shield.
Ultimate: Hearts and Minds
Shield:
- Before: 1,000 (+500 per skill level)
- Now: 1,000 (+500 per skill level) (+18% extra Health)
Attack Boost:
- Before: 70 (+35 per skill level)
- Now: 100 (+50 per skill level)
Arli (buffed)
Reduced cooldown for Skill 1.
Skill 1: Lithe Step
Cooldown:
- Before: 8s (-0.5s per skill level)
- Now: 7.5s (-0.4s per skill level)
Huang Zhong (buffed)
Increased base Movement Speed.
Base Stats
Base Movement Speed:
- Before: 350
- Now: 365
Erin (buffed)
Improved base stats.
Base Stats
Base Movement Speed:
- Before: 360
- Now: 370
Base Health:
- Before: 3,142 (+190.1 per hero level)
- Now: 3,245 (+194 per hero level)
Base Physical Attack:
- Before: 164 (+10.9 per hero level)
- Now: 166 (+11.7 per hero level)
Yang Jian (buffed)
Reduced cooldown for Skill 1 and Ultimate, and increased Ultimate's healing.
Skill 1: Unleash the Hound
Cooldown:
- Before: 6s
- Now: 6s (-0.2s per skill level)
Ultimate: Sight of Origin
Cooldown:
- Before: 28s (-6s per skill level)
- Now: 22s (-3s per skill level)
Beam Hit Health Recovery:
- Before: 220 (+110 per skill level) (+5% extra Health)
- Now: 220 (+110 per skill level) (+50% extra Physical Attack) (+5% extra Health)
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Lady Zhen (nerfed)
Reduced mid to late game damage and lowered the slow effect of Ultimate during the early and mid game.
Passive: Frozen Touch
Base Damage:
- Before: 250–500 (+38% Magical Attack)
- Now: 250–500 (+30% Magical Attack)
Skill 1: Ocean of Tears
Base Damage:
- Before: 500 (+100 per skill level) (+80% Magical Attack)
- Now: 500 (+100 per skill level) (+70% Magical Attack)
Effect Adjustments:
- Icicle block radius reduced
Skill 2: Flowing Sigh
Base Damage:
- Before: 250 (+50 per skill level) (+35% Magical Attack)
- Now: 250 (+50 per skill level) (+30% Magical Attack)
Cooldown:
- Before: 8s (-0.3s per skill level)
- Now: 8s (-0.2s per skill level)
Ultimate: Destructive Deluge
Movement Speed Reduction:
- Before: 50% slow for 2s
- Now: 25% slow (+12.5% per skill level) for 1.5s
Luban No.7 (nerfed)
Decreased passive damage.
Passive: Suppressive Fire
Damage to Heroes:
- Before: Physical damage equal to 60–120 (+4.5% of target's max Health, +1% per 100 extra Physical Attack).
- Now: Physical damage equal to 50–100 (+4% of target's max Health, +1% per 100 extra Physical Attack).
Allain (nerfed)
Increased Basic Attack interval and reduced Ultimate's shield effect.
Basic Attack
Attack Interval:
- Before: 0.6s
- Now: 0.7s
Skill 1: Meteor Kill
Playability Improvements:
- Improved Skill 1's shake effect and upward slash action compatibility.
Ultimate: Death at Sunset
Base shield provided to Allain and teammates:
- Before: 540 (+270 per skill level) (+120% Physical Attack)
- Now: 450 (+225 per skill level) (+100% Physical Attack)
The game usually brings hero adjustment twice a month, with the next adjustment scheduled for Sept. 19.
Stay tuned on esports.gg for more updates about the different HoK heroes.
