Da Qiao
Guardian - Redemption
Boots of Deftness
Holy Grail
Eye of the Phoenix
Overlord's Platemail
Ominous PremonitionDa Qiao: Grants a Movement Speed boost to herself and a nearby teammate.
Build core
Rush Boots of Resistance, Frozen Breath, Breakthrough Robe, then complete Venomous Staff, Mask of Agony
Combo
Leaping Koi Tide → Sea of Fate → Severing Surge → weave basic attacks
Draft
Da Qiao excels into Luna, Mozi. Avoid blind picking into Arke, Han Xin without team peel.
Best Build for Da Qiao
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Da Qiao benefits from Survivability, Cooldown reduction, Movement speed — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Gains Movement Speed. Her tide can be triggered again by the skill to deal damage.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Survivability, Cooldown reduction, Movement speed for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Roaming when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian - Redemption | 2,080g | HP +1,200, MSPD +7.5% Survivability aura | Fits Survivability priority — Active - Rescue — Grants a shield that negates (240–480 + 10%HP) damage to teammates within range for 4s. |
| 2 | Boots of Deftness | 700g | HP +300, MSPD +70 Extra MSPD | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Swift II — Grants 70 Movement Speed. |
| 3 | Holy Grail | 2,020g | MATK +150, CDR +15%, HP +500 Rapid MP Regen | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Mana Spring — Restores 1.5% max Mana and 0.5% max Health per second. If Mana is full, restores an extra 0.5% max Health per second. |
| 4 | Eye of the Phoenix | 2,020g | MDEF +180, PDEF +90, HP +1,350 Boosts HP Regen | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Bloodline — Increases Health recovery by 5% for every 10% of Health lost. |
| 5 | Overlord's Platemail | 2,450g | HP +1,800, PDEF +160, MDEF +80 Extra HP | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Fated — Increases HP by 4%. |
| 6 | Ominous Premonition | 2,020g | PDEF +300, HP +1,200 Slows attackers | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Cold Steel — When taking damage, reduces the attacker's Attack Speed by 20%–40% and Movement Speed by 7.5%–15% for 2.5s. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Support Roaming |
| Spell | Heal | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Severing Surge (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Leaping Koi Tide, and Severing Surge on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Leaping Koi Tide → Sea of Fate → Severing Surge → weave basic attacks
When: Roaming skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Law of Infinity
Gains Movement Speed. Her tide can be triggered again by the skill to deal damage.
Skill 1
Leaping Koi Tide
Launches and damages enemies in a line ahead, leaving a tide that deals continuous damage. Gains Movement Speed when using skills.
Skill 2
Sea of Fate
Conjures a portal that allows a teammate to recall and come back.
Ultimate
Eye of the Whirlpool
Conjures a magic circle that deals damage, lets her teammates teleport to it, and gains a shield.
Counters & Matchups
Da Qiao is strong into
Pick Da Qiao when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Da Qiao struggles into
Avoid Da Qiao or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Help marksman crash wave, then rotate mid for picks. Return before Tyrant if your carry has no escape.
Teamfight Role
Peel carry first, then look for pick on out-of-position enemies. Ward Tyrant 30s before spawn.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Da Qiao is a viable Tier A pick in high rank with 49.1% win rate — strong in one-trick hands or as a counter-pick. Pick rate 0.9% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Da Qiao.
vs Similar Heroes
- Da Qiao vs Dolia (Support, Tier S): Dolia is 1.8% pick / 46.1% WR. Da Qiao has +3.0% WR vs Dolia in Camp data. Choose Da Qiao when you need Roaming identity; choose Dolia for Roaming comfort.
- Da Qiao vs Cai Yan (Support, Tier S): Cai Yan is 1.3% pick / 50.3% WR. Cai Yan wins 1.2% more often globally. Choose Da Qiao when you need Roaming identity; choose Cai Yan for Roaming comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Da Qiao build?
Recommended: Guardian - Redemption, Boots of Deftness, Holy Grail, Eye of the Phoenix, Overlord's Platemail, Ominous Premonition.
How to counter Da Qiao?
Pick Arke, Han Xin. Strong into Luna, Mozi.
Is Da Qiao good in current season?
Da Qiao is Tier A Support with 49.23% win rate, 0.93% pick rate, and 0.49% ban rate (Camp HOK international).