How to counter Garuda in Honor of Kings
Garuda is a mage who deals magic damage. Key traits: crowd control, burst damage.
Best picks against Garuda
8.6 Agudo Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.6 Arke Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.6 Sima Yi Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.2 Angela Magekills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.2 Daji Magekills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.2 Dun Tankresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
8.2 Kongming Magekills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.0 Butterfly Assassinkills squishy targets fast
Items to buy against Garuda
- Succubus Cloakvs magic damage
- Sage's Sanctuaryvs burst damage
- Boots of Resistanceshortens crowd control
Suggested build for Garuda
- Boots of the Arcane
- Scepter of Reverberation
- Savant's Wrath
- Void Staff
- Tome of Wisdom
- Splendor
Arcana
- Nightmarearcana
- Hunterarcana
- Mind's Eyearcana
- Battle spell: Flash
How to play against Garuda
- Garuda has crowd control: tenacity boots or spells like Purify shorten it.
- Garuda deals burst damage: avoid checking bushes alone and add a defensive item if needed.
- Garuda is fragile: assassins and diving fighters can catch it quickly.
- Garuda deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Garuda?
The strongest picks against Garuda right now are Agudo, Arke, and Sima Yi. Agudo stands out: kills squishy targets fast.
What items should I buy against Garuda?
The most useful items against Garuda: Succubus Cloak, Sage's Sanctuary, and Boots of Resistance.
What is the best build for Garuda?
Suggested build for Garuda: Boots of the Arcane, Scepter of Reverberation, Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Tome of Wisdom, and Splendor. Arcana: Nightmare, Hunter, Mind's Eye.
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