Honor of Kings Shouyue: Skill, Item Build, and Arcana Guide
Shouyue is a powerful artillery marksman in Honor of Kings, excelling at harassing enemies from a distance. His unique skill set provides vision control, high damage output, and mobility, making him an essential asset in any team composition.
Shouyue
Hero Information
| Class | Marksman |
| Lane Role | Farm Lane |
| Popularity | B |
| Win Rate | 47.98% |
| Pick Rate | 0.77% |
| Ban Rate | 0.05% |
Shouyue’s Skills
Passive Skill: Accuracy
- Effect: Basic attacks deal 200% Physical Attack damage but have longer attack intervals and cannot deal critical hits.
- Critical Rate Conversion: Every 1% Critical Rate is converted into 2.5 Physical Attack, and every 4% Critical Rate increases Basic Attack damage by 1%.
- Movement Speed Bonus: When out of combat and near natural terrain, Shouyue gains disguise and a 16%–30% Movement Speed boost, allowing for stealthy repositioning.
Skill 1: The Tranquil Eye
- Cooldown: 1.5s
- Mana Cost: 30
- Effect: Shouyue places a scouting device lasting 300 seconds, providing vision within a range of 600-1,000. He stocks 1 device every 50 seconds, with a maximum of 3 devices. These become ineffective if occupied by enemies and degrade faster when multiple enemies are nearby.
- Passive: While stationary, Shouyue gains 1 stack of Ambush per second (max 5 stacks), each granting 7% Physical Pierce. Moving removes Ambush stacks.
Skill 2: Wild Wind
- Cooldown: 1.5s
- Mana Cost: 60
- Effect: Shouyue snipes in the target direction, dealing 580 (+250% extra Physical Attack) physical damage and additional damage equal to 8% of the target’s max Health. Enemies are slowed by 90% for 0.5s. Aiming takes 2 seconds, and bullets fired prematurely may be deflected. Shouyue can store up to 3 bullets.
Skill 3: Getaway
- Cooldown: 20s
- Mana Cost: 100
- Effect: Shouyue leaps backward while firing, dealing 500 (+168% Physical Attack) physical damage and slowing enemies by 50% for 2 seconds. Upon landing, he gains 30% Movement Speed for 2 seconds.
- Passive: Each skill level upgrade increases Shouyue’s Basic Attack range by 25, improving his long-range harassment.
Item Build
- Boots of Dexterity – Enhances Movement Speed and Attack Speed for improved mobility and attack frequency.
- Axe of Torment – Provides Physical Attack, Cooldown Reduction, Health, and Physical Pierce for stronger and more frequent attacks.
- Siege Breaker – Increases Physical Attack and deals additional damage to low-health enemies, making Shouyue an excellent finisher.
- Starbreaker – Grants Physical Attack, Cooldown Reduction, and Physical Pierce, amplifying damage output.
- Eternity Blade – Offers Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and Physical Attack, converting critical rate into additional attack power.
- Bloodweeper – Boosts Physical Attack, Lifesteal, and Max Health for sustained damage and survivability.
Recommended Spells
- Flash: Helps Shouyue reposition or escape dangerous situations, increasing survivability.
Arcana Setup
- Calamity: Increases Critical Rate, converting it into extra Physical Attack.
- Reaver: Enhances Physical Lifesteal, boosting Shouyue’s sustainability.
- Stealth: Improves Physical Attack and Movement Speed, aiding mobility and damage.
- Eagle Eye: Increases Physical Attack and Penetration, allowing attacks to cut through defenses.
Gameplay Guide
Early Game:
- Farming: Focus on last-hitting minions from a safe distance to gain gold and experience.
- Vision Control: Deploy scouting devices in key areas to prevent ganks and secure map control.
- Harassment: Use Wild Wind to poke enemies, forcing them into a defensive position.
Mid Game:
- Objective Control: Use scouting devices to gain vision around Abyssal Dragon and towers.
- Team Fights: Stay in the backline, using long-range attacks to chip away at enemy health. Utilize Getaway for repositioning.
- Map Awareness: Take advantage of your disguise ability to navigate the battlefield undetected.
Late Game:
- Positioning: Maintain a safe distance in fights, dealing consistent damage while avoiding threats.
- Disguise & Movement: Use terrain to stay hidden, ambushing enemies with powerful attacks.
- Team Coordination: Work with teammates to secure objectives and capitalize on vision control.
By mastering Shouyue’s skills and strategic playstyle, you can dominate your opponents and turn the tide of battle in Honor of Kings.
