Hou Yi has become the strongest marksman in the current version of Honor of Kings, especially when supported by a protector. One of his best partners is Cai Yan.
Why is the Hou Yi + Cai Yan Combo Perfect?
Hou Yi's greatest advantage lies in his strong sustained damage in the mid-to-late game. His first skill, Split Arrows, can frequently trigger his passive, providing both single-target burst and AOE damage.
The downside is his lack of self-preservation skills, with no displacement or speed boosts, making it difficult to escape when approached by assassins. Cai Yan addresses this weakness perfectly.
Core Advantages of the Hou Yi + Cai Yan Combo:
1. Strong Laning Phase
Cai Yan's first skill provides group healing, while her third skill offers high single-target healing and dual resist boosts, significantly increasing Hou Yi's tolerance for mistakes.
Her second skill can bounce off minions to create continuous crowd control, effectively disrupting enemies during the laning phase and providing Hou Yi with more opportunities to deal damage.
2. Sustained Teamfight Presence
At full build, Cai Yan's ultimate grants 704 points of dual resistance and significant healing, allowing Hou Yi to withstand enemy attacks like a tank during the 5 seconds it lasts.
This means enemy assassins cannot burst down Hou Yi in one combo. With Cai Yan's support, Hou Yi can continuously heal and deal damage.
If Hou Yi adds a defensive item, the enemy assassins and fighters might not be able to take him down even if they attack simultaneously.
Summary This combination maximizes Hou Yi’s excellent sustained damage and Cai Yan’s strong single-target protection. With a three-item core, Hou Yi can completely dominate the match.
Hou Yi + Cai Yan Equipment Strategy
Hou Yi Build Recommendation:
Hunt x10 Eagle Eye x10 Calamity x10
Cai Yan Build Recommendation:
Harmony x10 Void x10 Nightmare x10
Hou Yi + Cai Yan Combo Strategy
Laning Phase Strategy
With Cai Yan’s presence, Hou Yi has the advantage in early skirmishes and trades. Here are three key points for synergy during the laning phase.
Tip 1: Cai Yan initiates control, Hou Yi follows up with ranged damage.
In lane, Cai Yan's second skill should be aimed at minions to bounce and control the enemy, rather than directly targeting moving enemies.
When enemies are stunned by the bounce, Hou Yi should capitalize on the moment to deal damage.
Tip 2: Collaborate to scout bushes.
Hou Yi's second skill reveals enemies for 2 seconds upon hitting them. Use this to scout dangerous bushes before Cai Yan goes in to secure control.
Tip 3: Keep an eye on the map to avoid ganks.
Always monitor the mini-map, focusing on the positions of the enemy jungler and mid-laner. Do not overextend without proper vision.
Cai Yan's Teamfight Details
Tip 1: Maintain a distance of one Flash away from Hou Yi.
Avoid overlapping positions with Hou Yi to prevent both being hit by AoE damage or control skills simultaneously. Stay close enough to heal but far enough to avoid joint attacks.
Tip 2: Predict enemy engagements, use ultimate preemptively.
Cai Yan’s healing skills work over time, so predicting enemy damage and using her ultimate early can ensure Hou Yi survives the initial burst.
Hou Yi's Teamfight Details
Tip 1: Watch for enemy engage heroes and assassins.
Positioning is critical for Hou Yi; stay behind to damage the frontline while avoiding direct threats. Use the mini-map to track enemy positions.
Tip 2: Move while attacking, use ultimate to engage.
Always kite (move while attacking) to avoid enemy control and damage. Use Hou Yi’s ultimate to initiate fights when allies are ready to follow up.
Countering the Hou Yi + Cai Yan Combo
While the Hou Yi + Cai Yan combo is strong, certain heroes can effectively counter them:
Jungling: Musashi (high burst, ultimate prevents healing), Kaizer (damage reduction, counters Hou Yi’s multi-hit damage).
Clash: Guan Yu (forced displacement, high burst), Sun Ce (continuous control, high burst).
Mid: Lady Zhen (AoE control counters duo combos, with Nightmare Tooth reduces Hou Yi’s healing).
Roaming: Guiguzi (group speed boost, initiates).
Farm: Garo (range advantage, kites Hou Yi), Lu Ban No.7 (higher early burst, passive out-ranges Hou Yi’s attacks).
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