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How to counter Yao in Honor of Kings

Yao is a fighter who deals physical damage. Key traits: healing and sustain.

Best picks against Yao

AN6.6 Angela Magestrong in the current meta
DA6.6 Daji Magestrong in the current meta
KO6.6 Kongming Magestrong in the current meta
LI6.6 Liang Magestrong in the current meta
NU6.6 Nuwa Magestrong in the current meta
AU6.2 Augran Fighterstrong in the current meta
CY6.2 Cai Yan Supportstrong in the current meta
CH6.2 Chicha Fighterstrong in the current meta

Items to buy against Yao

  1. Mortal Punishercuts healing
  2. Venomous Staffcuts healing
  3. Blazing Capecuts healing
  4. Glacial Bucklervs physical damage
  5. Sage's Sanctuaryvs physical damage

Suggested build for Yao

  1. Boots of Fortitude
  2. Axe of Torment
  3. Frostscar's Embrace
  4. Glacial Buckler
  5. Eye of the Phoenix
  6. Cuirass of Savagery

Arcana

  1. Fatearcana
  2. Harmonyarcana
  3. Vacuityarcana
  • Battle spell: Execute

How to play against Yao

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the best counter to Yao?

The strongest picks against Yao right now are Angela, Daji, and Kongming. Angela stands out: strong in the current meta.

What items should I buy against Yao?

The most useful items against Yao: Mortal Punisher, Venomous Staff, Blazing Cape, Glacial Buckler, and Sage's Sanctuary.

What is the best build for Yao?

Suggested build for Yao: Boots of Fortitude, Axe of Torment, Frostscar's Embrace, Glacial Buckler, Eye of the Phoenix, and Cuirass of Savagery. Arcana: Fate, Harmony, Vacuity.

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