Honor of Kings: The Joys of the Ordinary, Season 43 Ranked Matches: How to Climb the Ranks Like a Wheelchair: The Mage Edition

Arthur targets the mass market, with a simple and straightforward mechanism. His strength depends heavily on the current version and data adjustments. Simply put, if the developers decide to suppress him, he's doomed. Although he's a popular tank and beginner-friendly, his skin sales are average. He's primarily a budget-friendly character, available through events, season-limited skins, and free epic skins. Now that he's been buffed, players should rely on him at the start of the season to escape the lower ranks and achieve the King rank.

Mid Lane: Yuanliu Mage

The Yuanliu Mage is quite strong. The event is currently boosting the popularity of "Honor of Kings World," offering Yuanliu weapons as a gift, with a choice of three out of five. Don't forget the mage class! Many people think his combat power is average until they seriously face him. They get caught in a magic circle, a laser beam pulls them in, and they die instantly. His kill speed is comparable to Tank and Angela. Savvy players have already noticed that his win rate is the highest among all heroes, a whopping 57%. The facts speak for themselves; you can't say he's weak. He has strength, but he's been sidelined due to his mechanics and image. He's easy to operate and deals explosive damage. Now is the best time to learn him. Don't come back later when he's weak and criticize him as a low-level beginner mage.

Across all skill levels, this mage boasts a 7.8% pick rate and a 56.76% win rate; in the 1350-level peak tournament, the pick rate is 20.3% with a 55.71% win rate; and in top-tier ranked matches, the pick rate is 15.5% with a 56.46% win rate. The data confirms this is a powerful mage who doesn't rely on costumes or branding, fighting effectively even in their base skin. The gameplay remains the same: initiate with the ultimate skill, followed by other skills. The core damage output comes from the second skill, with other abilities focused on reducing cooldowns.

Now for the most crucial part: item build. He's not a utility mage; he's a burst damage dealer. So, focus entirely on stacking attack power. Build Echoing Staff, Bloodthirster, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, and Sage's Tome. There's no need for grievous wounds. Utilize your attack methods effectively: ambush from bushes, launch surprise attacks, and counter enemy team compositions. In team fights, ensure maximum damage output, killing silently and stealthily. Equip the new weapon, and he'll be even more formidable.

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