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

Ziya is a powerful Artillery Mage midlaner in Honor of Kings, excelling at poking enemies from a distance and enhancing his team’s performance. His skill set allows him to deal sustained magic damage, apply crowd control, and boost his team’s experience gain, making him a crucial asset in both the early and late game.

Ziya

Hero Information

Class	Mage
Lane Role	Midlane
Survivability	1
Skill Tier	7
Damage	7
Difficulty	5

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Skills

Passive Skill: Sanctification

EXP Gain:
Ziya’s passive, Sanctification, allows him to gain EXP light orbs when he deals damage to a target that is defeated within 3 seconds. These light orbs boost his EXP, accelerating his leveling process. Upon reaching level 15, Ziya’s Sanctification Power is restored, allowing him to use the one-time skill Sanctify, which raises his level cap to 25, with each level granting an additional 20 Magical Attack. Sanctify can be used to channel 1,200 EXP to a teammate, potentially breaking their level cap and granting them EXP light orbs.

Skill 1: Divine Seal

Ziya casts a divine seal on enemies within range, dealing continuous magical damage over a period of time. The skill also slows enemies, reducing their Movement Speed by up to 35% and their Physical and Magical Defense by 10%. If the skill hits an enemy, Ziya gains a brief Movement Speed boost, helping him reposition or chase down enemies.

Cooldown: 8 seconds
Mana Cost: 50

Skill 2: Divine Punishment

Divine Punishment unleashes divine retribution on enemies, creating a magic circle that strikes enemies multiple times before exploding. This skill not only deals significant burst damage but also provides crowd control by launching enemies into the air, making it a crucial tool for disrupting enemy formations.

Cooldown: 11 seconds
Mana Cost: 60

Skill 3: Universal Law

Universal Law is Ziya’s ultimate ability, which releases three shockwaves in a targeted direction. The first two shockwaves deal moderate damage, while the final one delivers a powerful burst of magical damage. This skill becomes even more potent after Ziya reaches level 15, increasing its charging speed and potentially allowing Ziya to move while charging. The skill’s range and damage output are influenced by the charge time, making it versatile in different combat situations.

Cooldown: 12 seconds
Mana Cost: 70

Skill Combos

Ziya’s most effective combo involves initiating with Divine Seal (Skill 1) to slow enemies and reduce their defenses, followed by Divine Punishment (Skill 2) to further weaken them and provide crowd control. Finally, unleash Universal Law (Skill 3) for a powerful burst of damage that can turn the tide of a fight.

Best Item Build for Ziya

1. Boots of Deftness

Effect: Increases Movement Speed, enhances mobility out of combat, and provides bonus Max Health, allowing Ziya to reposition effectively while maintaining survivability.

2. Frozen Breath

Effect: Grants additional Magical Attack, Health, and Cooldown Reduction. Its passive slows enemy Movement Speed, complementing Ziya’s crowd control abilities.

3. Mask of Agony

Effect: Boosts Magical Power and provides Cooldown Reduction, enabling Ziya to cast abilities more frequently and deal consistent damage.

4. Twilight Stream

Effect: Enhances Ziya’s burst damage, making him more effective at eliminating key targets during team fights.

5. Savant’s Wrath

Effect: Provides a substantial increase in Magical Attack, further amplifying Ziya’s overall damage output.

6. Void Staff

Effect: Grants additional Magical Attack, Health, and Magical Pierce, allowing Ziya to break through enemy magic resistance and maximize his damage potential.

Best Spells for Ziya

Flash

Essential for repositioning during fights or escaping dangerous situations. Flash ensures Ziya maintains optimal positioning in battle, whether initiating fights or retreating.

Recommended Arcana Build

1. Nightmare

Boosts Magical Attack and Magical Pierce, essential for increasing damage output against high-magic resistance enemies.

2. Hunt

Increases Attack Speed and Movement Speed, allowing Ziya to kite enemies efficiently and reposition when needed.

3. Mind’s Eye

Provides additional Magical Pierce and Attack Speed, further enhancing Ziya’s ability to shred through enemy defenses and deal consistent damage.

Ziya Gameplay Strategy

Early Game

Focus on farming and maintaining lane control with Divine Seal.
Utilize Ziya’s long-range poke to pressure the enemy midlaner while avoiding overextending.
Prioritize reaching Level 15 quickly to unlock the enhanced abilities of Sanctification.

Mid Game

Begin roaming to assist teammates and secure objectives like Dragons and Towers.
Use Divine Punishment to initiate fights and follow up with Universal Law for maximum damage.
Coordinate with your team to capitalize on Ziya’s crowd control and poke potential.

Late Game

Use Sanctify strategically to enhance your team’s key players and gain an advantage in prolonged fights

Positioning is key—stay behind your frontline while continuously poking with Divine Seal and Divine Punishment.

Look for opportunities to unleash Universal Law when enemies are grouped, maximizing its impact.

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