Honor Of Kings Lady Zhen Build: Items, Counters, And Arcana

Discover the best build, arcana, and strategies for Lady Zhen in Honor of Kings. Learn how to dominate the mid-lane and counter her effectively.

Lady Zhen is a mid-lane mage in Honor of Kings, currently positioned in the B tier. While not top-tier, she can be a solid pick for players who master her unique playstyle.

Lady Zhen excels at controlling the battlefield with her area-of-effect abilities and crowd control, making her a valuable asset in team fights. This guide will cover her abilities, optimal build, arcana choices, and strategies to maximize her potential.

Lady Zhen Abilities in HoK

Ability Name	Description
Passive: Frozen Touch	Places marks on enemies when hitting them with skills, for up to 3 stacks. Upon reaching max stacks, she freezes and damages the enemy.
Skill 1: Ocean of Tears	Damages and launches enemies within the target area
Skill 2: Flowing Sigh	Fires a water orb at the target, which deals damage and bounces between nearby enemies.
Skill 3: Destructive Deluge	Fires a stream of water in the target direction. For a period of time after hitting an enemy hero or reaching its maximum range, the stream of water reforms into a pool, dealing damage and slowing enemies within it.

Best Lady Zhen Build in HoK

Best Items for Lady Zhen:

Scepter of Reverberation	Boots of Tranquility	Savant’s Wrath	Tome of Wisdom	Splendor	Void Staff

Nightmare	Hunt	Mind’s Eye

How to Play Lady Zhen in HoK

• Early Game: Start by upgrading Skill 2 (Flowing Sigh) at the beginning of the match. Focus on clearing minion waves efficiently using a combination of Skill 1 (Ocean of Tears) and Skill 2. Prioritize upgrading Skill 2 followed by Skill 1, and always level up your ultimate when available. Use your abilities to poke enemies and maintain control of the mid-lane. Once you’ve cleared your lane, look for opportunities to roam and support side lanes.
• Mid-Game: As team fights become more frequent, position yourself carefully to maximize the impact of your abilities. Remember that all of Lady Zhen’s skills can be cast while moving, so continuously adjust your position during engagements. Use your control abilities to assist in securing kills and apply pressure on enemy heroes. When enemies are grouped closely, utilize your ultimate (Destructive Deluge) followed by Skill 1 and Skill 2 to gain the upper hand in team fights.
• Late Game: In the late game, your role is to provide area control and crowd control during crucial team fights. Stay on the backline and use your abilities to zone out enemy carries or disrupt their positioning. Look for opportunities to freeze multiple enemies with your passive ability by landing consecutive skills on the same targets. Continue to use your ultimate strategically to create advantages for your team in objective fights around dragons and towers.

Combos:

• 2-3-1-2: Start with Flowing Sigh to apply a mark, follow up with Destructive Deluge for damage and slow, then use Ocean of Tears to launch enemies, and finish with another Flowing Sigh.
• 1-3-2: Begin with Ocean of Tears to group enemies, immediately follow with Destructive Deluge for area control, and then use Flowing Sigh to bounce between multiple targets.

Lady Zhen Counters in HoK

Nezha	Nakoruru	Wukong	Lam	Lian Po

Lady Zhen struggles against compositions with heavy dive potential and burst assassins. Heroes like Wukong and Nakoruru can quickly close the gap and take her down before she can utilize her control abilities. Warriors such as Nezha and Lian Po can also pose a threat due to their mobility and durability. Additionally, ADCs like Arli and Fang, who have abilities to dodge Lady Zhen’s skillshots, can be particularly troublesome.

To counter Lady Zhen, focus on drafting a team with high mobility and burst damage. Assassins should look to flank and target her in team fights, while ADCs should practice dodging her abilities to mitigate her control potential. Engaging her when her ultimate is on cooldown can also provide a significant advantage.

Summary Table

	Details
Role	Mid Lane Mage
Tier	B
Key Abilities	Flowing Sigh, Ocean of Tears
Core Items	Scepter of Reverbation, Savant’s Wrath, Void Staff
Best Arcana	Nightmare, Hunt, Mind’s Eye
Counters	Dive comps, burst assassins, mobile ADCs
Playstyle	Control-oriented, skillshot-based