How to counter Shangguan in Honor of Kings
Shangguan is a mage who deals magic damage. Key traits: burst damage, high mobility.
Best picks against Shangguan
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8.6 Sima Yi Assassinkills squishy targets fast · strong in the current meta
8.0 Butterfly Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Gao Changgong Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Lam Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Li Bai Assassinkills squishy targets fast
8.0 Cai Yan Supportprotects the team from burst · strong in the current meta
Items to buy against Shangguan
- Succubus Cloakvs magic damage
- Sage's Sanctuaryvs burst damage
Shangguan is strong against
squishy mages and marksmen
Suggested build for Shangguan
- 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 Shangguan
- Shangguan deals burst damage: avoid checking bushes alone and add a defensive item if needed.
- Shangguan is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Shangguan deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Shangguan?
The strongest picks against Shangguan right now are Agudo, Arke, and Sima Yi. Agudo stands out: kills squishy targets fast.
What items should I buy against Shangguan?
The most useful items against Shangguan: Succubus Cloak and Sage's Sanctuary.
Who is Shangguan strong against?
Shangguan is especially strong against squishy mages and marksmen.
What is the best build for Shangguan?
Suggested build for Shangguan: 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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