How to Counter Cai Yan
Best counters in Honor of Kings S12 (June 2026)
Last updated: 2026-06-07 · Counter list from Camp HOK / HoKStats intl reference — no official matchup win rates
Tier SRoamingWR: 50.4%Pick: 1.3%Ban: 1.9%
Best Counters to Cai Yan
Why These Counters Work
- • Assassins punish Cai Yan when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Their kit revolves around: Periodic Passive Effect: Recovers Health and gains Movement Speed when taking damage — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
Common Mistakes
- • Isolating without team follow-up — Cai Yan kites or peels against solo targets.
- • Chasing mobile carries instead of zoning {name} off objectives.
- • Skipping grievous wounds or penetration when {name} stacks sustain or armor.
FAQ
Who counters Cai Yan?
Gao Changgong, Mulan are strong picks into Cai Yan on the international server.
How do you counter Cai Yan's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Cai Yan commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Cai Yan?
Build resist and HP vs Cai Yan's damage profile (Support); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Cai Yan strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Cai Yan is Tier S with 50.4% win rate, 1.3% pick rate, and 1.9% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).