October HoK hero adjustments: Buffs for Wukong, Biron, and more

Honor of Kings (HoK) implemented its latest hero adjustments on Oct. 17, focusing on five heroes and one item that requires buffs for improved balance. Notably, all five heroes on the list currently have a win rate below 50%, highlighting the need for these improvements.

This update primarily targets the Clash Lane, with buffs applied to Arthur, Biron, and the tank item Dragon's Rage. Additionally, Kongming, Liu Shan, and Wukong have also received enhancements.

Check below for the detailed changes to each hero and item.

Biron (buffed)

HoK hero adjustment for Biron on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

His shield and healing effects will be weaker in the early game, but will scale significantly with defensive items, making him formidable in the late game.

Passive: Hearts and Minds

Health recovered from Charged Basic Attack:

Before: 70-140

Now: 60-120 (+1.5% extra Health)

Ultimate: Force Field Suppression

Shield Effect:

Before: 1,000 (+500 per skill level)

Now: 900 (+450 per skill level)(+18% extra Health)

Kongming (buffed)

HoK hero adjustment for Kongming on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

Kongming's Skill 1 now deals higher damage, while the charge time for Skill 2 has been slightly reduced, increasing his overall flexibility since early game.

Skill 1: Arcane Assault

Base Damage:

Before: 500 (+100 per skill level)(+70% Magical Attack)

Now: 500 (+100 per skill level)(+80% Magical Attack)

Skill 2: Time Shift

Stock Time:

Before: 10s (-0.4s per skill level)

Now: 8s (-0.3s per skill level)

Wukong (buffed)

HoK hero adjustment for Wukong on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

The monkey receives slight improvements to both his attack and defense, making him tankier and deadlier in combat.

Base Stats

Base Physical Defense:

Before: 94 (+20.8 per hero level)

Now: 150 (+20.8 per hero level)

Liu Shan (buffed)

HoK hero adjustment for Liu Shan on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

The shield from Liu Shan's Skill 1 is now weaker in the early game, but scales significantly with more defensive items, making him more durable as the game progresses.

Skill 1: Overcharge!

Shield Granted:

Before: 600 (+240 per skill level)

Now: 600 (+120 per skill level)(14% extra Health)

Arthur (buffed)

HoK hero adjustment for Arthur on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

Arthur's Skill 1 has been strengthened in the early game, making it easier for him to duel against enemy Clash laners.

Skill 1: Valiant Charge

Cooldown:

Before: 10s (-1s per skill level)

Now: 8s (-0.6s per skill level)

Enhanced Basic Attack Damage

Before: 180 (+25 per skill level)(100% Physical Attack)

Now: 325 (+65 per skill level)(100% Physical Attack)

Dragon's Rage (Buffed)

HoK item adjustment for Dragon's Rage on Oct. 17 (Image via esports.gg)

Dragon's Rage's passive now applies to structures, allowing the user's basic attacks to deal extra damage to them, making it a valuable asset for pushing objectives.

Passive: Divine Power

Before: Applied to heroes

Now: Applies to both heroes and structures

The game usually brings hero adjustment twice a month, with the next adjustment scheduled for Oct. 31.

Stay tuned on esports.gg for more updates about the different HoK heroes.

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