Honor of Kings Ming: Skill, Item Build, and Arcana Guide
Ming is a support hero in Honor of Kings, known for boosting allies with powerful buffs and weakening enemies with effective debuffs. This guide covers everything you need to master Ming, including skills, item builds, arcana, spells, and gameplay strategies.
Ming

Hero Information
Class | Support |
Lane Role | Roaming |
Popularity | B |
Win Rate | 53.02% |
Pick Rate | 1.00% |
Ban Rate | 0.07 % |
Ming’s Skills
Passive: Good Omens
Every 5 seconds, Ming’s next Basic Attack deals 70 (+100% Physical Attack) (+20% Magical Attack) magic damage and restores 210 (+6% extra Health) to himself and a linked ally.
- Hitting a non-hero enemy only restores 50% of the Health.
Skill 1: Time – Carefree (Damage, Crowd Control)
- Cooldown: 3s
- Mana Cost: 50
- Ming throws his instrument to link with a teammate. If it misses, it automatically connects to a nearby ally.
- The linked ally gains:
- +20 Physical Attack (+10% Magical Attack)
- +50 Magical Attack (+20% Magical Attack)
- +20% Attack Speed
- Enemies touching the soul chain take 25 (+25% Magical Attack) magic damage every 0.5s.
- Passive Buff: Ming gains +30 Physical Attack, +75 Magical Attack, and +12% Movement Speed.
Skill 2: Mastery – Glide (Damage, Crowd Control)
- Cooldown: 3s
- Mana Cost: 50
- Ming links to an enemy with his instrument. If it misses, it connects to the nearest enemy hero.
- The linked enemy suffers -15% Physical and Magical Defense.
- Enemies touching the soul chain take 25 (+25% Magical Attack) magic damage every 0.5s.
- Passive Buff: Ming gains +15% Physical and Magical Defense.
- The linked enemy becomes visible on the map.
Skill 3: Peace – Longevity (Damage, Healing)
- Cooldown: 40s
- Mana Cost: 120
- After a 0.75s channel, Ming deals true damage to a linked enemy or restores Health to a linked ally.
- Single target: Ming spends 600 (+125% Magical Attack) Health to either deal the same amount of true damage to the enemy or heal an ally.
- Dual target: Ming steals 600 (+125% Magical Attack) Health from the enemy and transfers it to the ally.
- If a target dies before channeling ends, 70% of the cooldown is refunded.
- Health spent is restored over 5 seconds.
Best Item Build for Ming
- Crimson Shadow – Radiance (Bonus HP & Movement Speed, Team Buffs)
- Boots of the Arcane (Magical Pierce & Mana Regen)
- Augur’s Word (Magic Power, Defense, and HP Boost)
- Overlord’s Platemail (Enhanced Physical & Magical Defense)
- Ominous Premonition (Physical Defense & Max HP)
- Savant’s Wrath (Boosts Magical Attack Power)
Recommended Arcana for Ming
- Fate: Attack Speed, Max Health, Physical Defense
- Harmony: Max Health, Health Regen, Movement Speed
- Fortify: Physical & Magical Defense
- Calamity: Critical Rate
Best Spells for Ming
- Heal – Restores Health to Ming and nearby allies.
- Flash – Provides instant repositioning for better linking.
- Intimidate – Reduces enemy attack damage in crucial fights.
Gameplay Tips for Ming
Early Game:
- Stay near allies to maximize buffs and sustain.
- Use Skill 1 to boost teammates and Skill 2 to weaken enemies.
- Maintain map vision and provide lane support.
Mid Game:
- Stick with your team to make the most of Ming’s buffs and debuffs.
- Use Skill 3 wisely in team fights for massive heals or burst damage.
- Position carefully to ensure optimal linking.
Late Game:
- Focus on buffing key allies and healing during fights.
- Use skills strategically to weaken high-priority targets.
- Coordinate with your team to leverage your buffs and secure victories.
By mastering Ming’s skills and optimal build, you can be a game-changing support in Honor of Kings!