Arke
Arke is a recommended climb pick this patch:
- 52.1% win rate — above average
- 0.8% ban rate — draft priority
Based on Camp HOK tier, win/pick/ban rates — not a guarantee in every draft.
See all lane climb picks →Arke: Attacks launched from the front of the target will not crit, but backstabs are guaranteed to crit.
Build core
Rush Rapacious Bite, Boots of Resistance, Axe of Torment, then complete Eternity Blade, Master Sword, Starbreaker
Combo
Arclight → Untouchable → Phantom Dance → weave basic attacks
Draft
Arke excels into Alessio, Da Qiao. Avoid blind picking into Bai Qi, Arthur, Cai Yan without team peel.
Best Build for Arke
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Arke benefits from Physical attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Attacks launched from the front of the target will not crit, but backstabs are guaranteed to crit.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Physical attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Jungling when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rapacious Bite | 2,160g | PATK +90, MSPD +5%, CDR +7.5% Monster kills boost ATK | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Savagery — Casting a skill increases Movement Speed by 12% for 2s and the physical damage of the next Basic Attack within 5s by (80% {ad}). |
| 2 |  Eternity Blade | 2,110g | PATK +120, Crit Rate +20% High crit damage | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Sunder — Grants 30% Physical Pierce. |
| 3 |  Master Sword | 2,100g | PATK +55, Crit Rate +20%, HP +600 Enhances BAs | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Revive — Resurrects the wearer 2s after dying and restores 2,000–3,000 Health. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times per match. |
| 4 |  Starbreaker | 2,080g | PATK +90, HP +700, MSPD +7.5% Anti-tank | Temp. invincibility supports your Cooldown reduction focus. |
| 5 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Dark Curtain — When taking fatal damage, instead of dying immediately, the hero gains invincibility and a 15% Attack Speed and Movement Speed increase for 1s (0.75s for ranged heroes). After equipping this item, its effect duration increases by 0.01s every 5s, up to a maximum of 0.5s. |
| 6 |  Immovable - Sky Dome | 3,280g | PATK +80, PDEF +150, CDR +10% Temp. damage reduction | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Recuperation — Grants 25% Physical skill Lifesteal. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Dominator | Recommended for Assassin Jungling |
| Spell | Smite | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Phantom Dance (max Skill 2 first)
Untouchable provides mobility or stick—max first. Arclight second for damage. Phantom Dance on every level.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Arclight → Untouchable → Phantom Dance → weave basic attacks
When: Jungling skirmish or objective fight
2. All-in
Phantom Dance after full rotation when Flash is down
When: Gank or backline dive with team CC
Abilities
Passive
Kiss of Death
Attacks launched from the front of the target will not crit, but backstabs are guaranteed to crit.
Skill 1
Arclight
Attacks twice in a row, dealing physical damage.
Skill 2
Untouchable
Dashes forward and attacks, marking an enemy while dealing physical damage and gaining Attack Speed. Attacking marked targets slows them and reduces this skill's cooldown. She takes less damage from marked targets.
Ultimate
Phantom Dance
Enters stealth, gaining a Movement Speed boost and Health recovery. She enhances her attacks after exiting stealth, gains extra Movement Speed upon dealing damage, and refreshes all skill cooldowns with defeats and assists.
Counters & Matchups
Arke is strong into
Pick Arke when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Arke struggles into
Avoid Arke or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Clear to level four, then gank the lane with the least escape. Secure Tyrant when your bot or mid has crash wave.
Teamfight Role
Wait for CC from your team, then dive carry with full combo. Exit with reset or flash if focus fired.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Arke is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 52.4% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Ban rate 0.8% — expect Arke to be removed in tryhard lobbies; have a backup in the same role. Camp data shows above-average win rate — prioritize when not hard-countered in draft.
vs Similar Heroes
- Arke vs Wukong (Assassin, Tier S): Wukong is 1.3% pick / 49.7% WR. Arke has +2.6% WR vs Wukong in Camp data. Choose Arke when you need Jungling identity; choose Wukong for Jungling comfort.
- Arke vs Musashi (Assassin, Tier A): Musashi is 1.1% pick / 50.7% WR. Arke has +1.6% WR vs Musashi in Camp data. Choose Arke when you need Jungling identity; choose Musashi for Jungling comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Arke build?
Recommended: Master Sword, Starbreaker, Sage's Sanctuary, Splendor, Destiny, Bloodweeper.
How to counter Arke?
Pick Bai Qi, Arthur, Cai Yan. Strong into Alessio, Da Qiao.
Is Arke good in current season?
Arke is Tier A Assassin with 52.14% win rate, 0.6% pick rate, and 0.78% ban rate (Camp HOK international).