FAQ
Each answer is cut to its first sentence here. The question links to the page with the full answer.
Getting started
- Can I play Honor of Kings in Japanese?
Yes, the game can display its text in Japanese, from hero names to skill and item descriptions.
Full answer: Further down this page
Heroes
- How many difficulty levels do heroes have?
Heroes are rated on 4 in-game difficulty levels, labeled Easy, Normal, Hard and Very Hard on this site.
Full answer: Heroes
- How many hero roles are there?
There are 6 roles: Tank, Fighter, Assassin, Mage, Marksman and Support.
Full answer: Heroes
- Which hero should I learn first as a beginner?
Choose the lane you want to play, then start with one of the heroes this site picks for that lane.
Full answer: First Heroes
Lanes
- How many lanes are there?
There are 3 lanes that minions push down: Clash Lane, Mid Lane and Farm Lane.
Full answer: Beginner's Guide
Bosses
- When do the Tyrant and the Overlord spawn?
Both the Tyrant and the Overlord spawn 4 minutes into the match.
Full answer: Bosses
Summoner spells
- How many summoner spells can I take into a match?
You take one summoner spell into each match, picked beforehand from 11 in total.
Full answer: Summoner Spells
- Why can't I select Flash?
Flash unlocks at account level 19, so you cannot select it until then.
Full answer: Summoner Spells
- Do I need Smite to jungle?
Yes, jungle items can only be purchased while you have Smite selected.
Full answer: Summoner Spells
Items
- How many items can a hero carry?
A hero can carry up to 6 items.
Full answer: Items
- Can I swap my boots for a different pair later?
Upgraded boots, which cost 700G, can be swapped for another upgraded pair free of charge.
Full answer: Items
- Are there items that work against enemies who heal a lot?
Mortal Punisher, Venomous Staff and Blazing Cape all have Imperil, which reduces an enemy's Health recovery and Lifesteal.
Full answer: Items
Arcana
- How many arcana can I equip?
Red, blue and green each have 10 slots, so you can equip up to 30 arcana in total.
Full answer: Arcana
About this site
- Does this site decide the tiers itself?
No, the tiers are the official HoK Camp's own ratings, shown as given; this site does not assign them.
Full answer: Tier List
- Why do some heroes have a high win rate but a low tier?
Tiers are ratings set by the official HoK Camp, and a higher win rate does not mean a higher tier.
Full answer: Tier List
- What date are the tier list's win rates and pick rates from?
The tier list uses official HoK Camp stats as of 2026-10-09.
Full answer: Tier List
- Is this an official Honor of Kings site?
No, Honor of Kings Hub is an unofficial fan site run by one person.
Full answer: About
- Why do hero names differ between the English and Japanese pages?
The Japanese pages use each hero's name as the game displays it in Japanese, while the English pages use the official English name.
Full answer: Heroes
- Is the "Counters & Synergies" section on hero pages based on official data?
The "Counters & Synergies" section is this site's own write-up, not official data.
Full answer: Heroes
- Where does the "First Skill to Level Up" pick come from?
The pick comes straight from the official HoK Camp.
Full answer: Heroes
- Why are the skill numbers on a hero's page still outdated after a patch?
Skill values and descriptions come from the in-game display, so they take a while to catch up after a patch.
Full answer: Patch Notes
- Where do the recommended builds on hero pages come from?
The builds on hero pages are the recommended sets the game shows for each hero, not combinations put together by this site.
Full answer: Item Pick Rates
Answered on this page
Can I play Honor of Kings in Japanese?
Yes, the game can display its text in Japanese, from hero names to skill and item descriptions. Official update announcements are available in Japanese as well. The game's display language can be switched between Japanese and English. This site has not confirmed whether Japanese voice-over is available.