Honor Of Kings Gan and Mo Build: Items, Counters, And Arcana

Discover the optimal build, counters, and arcana for Gan and Mo in Honor of Kings. Learn how to play Gan and Mo in HoK.

Gan and Mo is a mid-lane hero in Honor of Kings. We would currently rank Gan and Mo in the B tier due to the overall meta. While effective in skilled hands, Gan and Mo require precise timing and positioning to maximize their potential. This guide will explore their abilities, optimal build, and strategies to help you master this complex hero.

Gan and Mo Abilities

Ability Name	Description
Forever Entwined (Passive)	Basic Attacks deal extra damage. Flying Sword hits apply Sword Energy to targets, and Flying Swords deal extra damage to targets marked with Sword Energy.
Guard her Grave (Skill 1)	Launches Splitting Sword and moves backwards, knocking back the enemy and dealing damage while reducing their Magical Defense.
Coupled Blades – Short (Skill 2)	Launches a Flying Sword, dealing damage to enemies in its path.
Coupled Blades – Long (Skill 3)	Launches a Flying Sword, dealing damage to enemies in its path.
Freshly Forged (Skill 3)	Immediately refreshes and enhances Flying Sword. Passive: Increases field of vision. Each time a flying sword hits an enemy, the cooldown of Freshly Forged is reduced.

Fun Fact: Yue is the AoV Counterpart of Gan and Mo.

Best Gan and Mo Build in HoK

Best Items for Gan and Mo

Boots of Arcane	Scepter of Reverbation	Savant’s Wrath	Void Staff	Insatiable Tome	Splendor

Best Arcana for Gan and Mo

Nightmare	Hunt x 6	Avarice x 4	Mind’s Eye

How to Play Gan and Mo in HoK

• Early Game: In the early game, focus on farming and harassing enemies from a safe distance using Flying Swords. Use Guard her Grave to reposition and escape ganks. Prioritize last-hitting minions to build your core items quickly. Gan and Mo has a decent lane clear in the start and you can use this to your advantage by sneaking away a few early jungle camps from the enemy but make sure you maintain your distance.
• Mid-Game: As you transition into the mid-game, look for opportunities to roam and impact other lanes. Your increased vision from Freshly Forged helps spot enemies and secure objectives. Use your Flying Swords to poke enemies before teamfights, applying Sword Energy to priority targets. Position yourself carefully in skirmishes, using Guard her Grave to kite melee enemies. Gan and Mo excel in poke-heavy comps and with heroes like Mozi and Shouyue so try drafting these heroes.
• Late Game: In the late game, Gan and Mo become a formidable damage dealer. Use your Flying Swords to zone enemies and control teamfight areas. Your enhanced basic attacks with Forever Entwined allow you to shred through targets marked with Sword Energy. Stay on the backline, using your range to deal consistent damage while avoiding enemy engages.

Gan and Mo Counters

Fuzi	Nezha	Nakoruru

Gan and Mo can struggle against heroes with high mobility and burst damage. Nezha, Fuzi, Mulan, and Nakoruru are particularly effective counters. To play against these heroes:

1. Maintain safe positioning and use Guard her Grave defensively.
2. Coordinate with your team to peel for you in teamfights.
3. Use your range advantage to harass these melee counters before they can engage.

Summary Table

	Details
Role	Mid Lane
Strengths	Ranged poke, vision control, kiting
Weaknesses	Vulnerable to burst, reliant on positioning
Core Items	Boots of Arcane, Scepter of Reverbation, Savant’s Wrath
Key Arcana	Nightmare, Mind’s Eye
Counters	Nezha, Fuzi, Mulan, Nakoruru