Daji
Daji is a recommended climb pick this patch:
- Tier S+ in current meta
- 51.3% win rate — above average
- 2.3% pick rate — popular in ranked
Based on Camp HOK tier, win/pick/ban rates — not a guarantee in every draft.
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Boots of the Arcane
Scepter of Reverberation
Savant's Wrath
Sage's Tome
Ardent Dominion
Breakthrough RobeDaji: Skill hits reduce the enemy's Magical Defense (up to 3 stacks).
Build core
Rush Scepter of Reverberation, Boots of the Arcane, Savant's Wrath, then complete Void Staff, Splendor
Combo
Soul Impact → Strike a Pose → Heartbreaker → weave basic attacks
Draft
Daji excels into Luna, Diaochan. Avoid blind picking into Gao Changgong, Mulan without team peel.
Best Build for Daji
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Daji benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Skill hits reduce the enemy's Magical Defense (up to 3 stacks).
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots of the Arcane | 700g | MSPD +50, MP +400 Magical Pierce | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Swift — Grants 50 Movement Speed. |
| 2 | Scepter of Reverberation | 2,100g | MATK +210, MSPD +7.5% Skill hits explode | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Echo — Triggers an explosion when landing a skill hit, dealing (140–280 + 28% {ap}) magical damage. |
| 3 | Savant's Wrath | 2,140g | MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 4 | Sage's Tome | 2,610g | MATK +350, CDR +10% Great for mages | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Enlightenment — Every 100 Magical Attack increases damage dealt by 0.5% and grants 0.5% damage reduction. |
| 5 | Ardent Dominion | 2,040g | MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Mana Shield — When Health drops below 30%, removes all crowd control effects and grants a shield that negates (500–1,000 + 100% {ap} + 7.5% extra HP) damage and increases Movement Speed by 30% for 4s. |
| 6 | Breakthrough Robe | 2,120g | MATK +120, HP +900 Converts HP into Magical Pierce | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Breakthrough — Grants 20–40 (+2% extra HP) Magical Attack, up to 100. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Heartbreaker (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Soul Impact, and Heartbreaker on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Soul Impact → Strike a Pose → Heartbreaker → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Captivate
Skill hits reduce the enemy's Magical Defense (up to 3 stacks).
Skill 1
Soul Impact
Unleashes a shockwave in the target direction, dealing damage.
Skill 2
Strike a Pose
Casts a love spell at the target, dealing damage and stunning them.
Ultimate
Heartbreaker
Deals damage to random enemies within range 5 times.
Counters & Matchups
Daji is strong into
Pick Daji when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Daji struggles into
Avoid Daji or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Control first wave without taking free poke. Roam after pushing wave 2–4 to side lanes with your jungler.
Teamfight Role
Poke from max range before objective. Save hard CC for enemy dive or your carry peel window.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Daji is a Tier S+ staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Ban rate 3.1% — expect Daji to be removed in tryhard lobbies; have a backup in the same role.
vs Similar Heroes
- Daji vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 0.8% more often globally. Choose Daji when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
- Daji vs Wang Zhaojun (Mage, Tier S): Wang Zhaojun is 1.9% pick / 51.2% WR. Wang Zhaojun wins 0.2% more often globally. Choose Daji when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Wang Zhaojun for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Daji build?
Recommended: Boots of the Arcane, Scepter of Reverberation, Savant's Wrath, Sage's Tome, Ardent Dominion, Breakthrough Robe.
How to counter Daji?
Pick Gao Changgong, Mulan. Strong into Luna, Diaochan.
Is Daji good in current season?
Daji is Tier S+ Mage with 51.3% win rate, 2.28% pick rate, and 4.26% ban rate (Camp HOK international).