Honor of Kings Zilong: Skill, Item Build, and Arcana Guide

Zilong is a dominant Fighter/Assassin jungler in Honor of Kings, known for his ability to dive into the enemy backline, unleash devastating damage, and sustain prolonged fights with his passive abilities. His adaptability makes him a crucial asset in both early skirmishes and late-game team fights.

Zilong

Hero Information

Class	Fighter/Assassin
Lane Role	Jungler
Survivability	6
Skill Tier	6
Damage	6
Difficulty	5

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Zilong’s Skills

Passive: Dragon’s Roar

Zilong’s passive skill enhances his durability and offensive power based on his health percentage.

Hidden Dragon (Above 66% HP): Gains 5% damage reduction.
Dragon Portent (33%-66% HP): Gains 10% damage reduction, an increased dash distance on Skill 1 (+50 units), and Skill 2 gains an extra Dragon Spear strike.
Dragon in Flight (Below 33% HP): Gains 20% damage reduction, an increased dash distance on Skill 1 (+100 units), and Skill 2 gains two additional Dragon Spear strikes.

Excess health in each tier converts into a shield, further improving Zilong’s survivability. If the shield reaches its max value, the excess converts back to HP.

Skill 1: Thunderbreaker

Type: Damage, Crowd Control
Cooldown: 7 seconds
Mana Cost: 30
Effect: Zilong dashes forward, dealing 350 (+120% extra Physical Attack) physical damage. His next basic attack is enhanced, dealing 120 (+40% extra Physical Attack) additional damage and slowing the enemy by 25% for 2 seconds.

Whenever Zilong’s passive tier changes, the cooldown resets.

Skill 2: Stormpiercer

Type: Damage
Cooldown: 6 seconds
Mana Cost: 40
Effect: Zilong stabs the target four times, dealing 190 (+40% extra Physical Attack) damage per hit and restoring 60 (+2.5% extra HP) health per jab.

When enhanced by his passive, this skill deals additional induction mark damage.

Skill 3: Skysplitter

Type: Damage, Crowd Control
Cooldown: 18 seconds
Mana Cost: 75
Effect: Zilong leaps into a target area, dealing 550 (+150% extra Physical Attack) damage. Enemies in the center are knocked up for 1 second.

If no enemy heroes are hit, 50% of the cooldown is refunded.

Zilong’s Best Skill Combo

Ultimate (Skysplitter) → Skill 2 (Stormpiercer) → Skill 1 (Thunderbreaker)

✅ Tip: Leverage Zilong’s passive damage reduction to maintain pressure, even when low on HP. Execute this combo to maximize burst damage and crowd control.

Best Item Build for Zilong

Core Items:

Rapacious Bite – Essential for junglers, provides Physical Attack, Cooldown Reduction, and Movement Speed.
Boots of Tranquility – Enhances Movement Speed and Cooldown Reduction.
Axe of Torment – Offers Physical Attack, Health, and Physical Pierce.
Master Sword – Increases Physical Attack, Critical Rate, Max Mana, and Health.
Cuirass of Savagery – Boosts Physical Attack, Defense, Health, and Movement Speed.
Pure Sky – Provides Physical Attack, Cooldown Reduction, Max HP, and a unique 35% damage reduction active skill.

Best Spell for Zilong

✅ Smite – A must-have for efficient jungle clearing and securing objectives.

Best Arcana for Zilong

Mutation – Boosts attack damage and penetration.
Hunt – Increases attack speed and movement speed.
Eagle Eye – Enhances physical attack and penetration.

Gameplay Guide: How to Play Zilong

Early Game Strategy

🎯 Objective: Prioritize farming jungle camps to gain gold and experience quickly. Look for early gank opportunities to secure kills and establish lane dominance.
⚡ Tip: Use Smite to clear camps efficiently. Focus on securing blue and red buffs for stronger early-game ganks.

Mid Game Strategy

🎯 Objective: Participate in team fights and secure key objectives like Abyssal Dragon and Tyrant.
⚔️ Strategy: Use the Ult → Skill 2 → Skill 1 combo to dive into the enemy backline and eliminate key targets. Take advantage of Zilong’s passive damage reduction to sustain during fights.

Late Game Strategy

🎯 Objective: Stick with your team and focus on winning team fights. Prioritize targeting enemy carries while protecting your own.
🔥 Tip: Monitor your health thresholds to optimize Zilong’s passive abilities. Play cautiously but be ready to engage and secure kills when the opportunity arises.

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