Dharma Build, Items, Arcana & Counters
Dharma is a Tier B Clash Lane pick. Get the best build, core items, arcana, battle spell, counters, and tool-backed item decisions.
Build answer
Dharma best build for S15 (June 2026)
International server
Updated: 2026-09-21
Reviewed by: HOKMeta
Role, lane, difficulty
Clash Lane · Tank · Tier B · Easy
Current patch rates
53.4% WR · 0.3% Pick · 0.0% Ban
Core 3 items
Eye of the Phoenix, Starbreaker, Sage's Sanctuary
Best arcana
Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye
Battle spell
Flash
Best into
Wang Zhaojun, Han Xin
Watch out for
Xiang Yu, Diaochan
Recommended item build
Data trust
Dharma's 2026 build is designed to make the hero reliable in Clash Lane. It performs best into Wang Zhaojun, Han Xin, but you should respect Xiang Yu, Diaochan and adjust defensive or penetration items when the draft demands it.
Ranked quick read
Dharma TL;DR
Dharma: When using skills, he gains Physical and Magical Defense,as well as enhanced basic atacks that inflict extra damage and slow.
Fast conclusion
Dharma is a Tier B Clash Lane pick with 53.4% win rate.
Formlessness Mantra → Enlightenment Mantra → Truth Mantra → weave basic attacks
Core 3 items
Eye of the Phoenix
Starbreaker
Sage's Sanctuary
Pick when
Your draft lacks frontline and needs someone to start fights around objectives.
Avoid when
Main threats: Xiang Yu, Diaochan.
30-day trend
Last 30 days of win rate, pick rate, and ban rate
Use daily snapshots to see whether this hero is heating up, cooling down, or simply staying popular without converting that attention into wins.
Win rate
Current 53.39%
Pick rate
Current 0.26%
Ban rate
Current 0.02%
Trend read
Dharma currently sits at 53.39% win rate, with a 30-day move of +0.80 pts and a 7-day move of 0.00 pts.
Win rate is climbing by +0.80 pts.
Pick rate is climbing by +0.01 pts.
Ban rate is mostly flat.
Patch reason
S15: Adjusted Skill Damage
Tools
Test Dharma damage and item builds
Use the calculator for combo damage, or compare two item builds side by side before changing your ranked setup.
Best Build for Dharma
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Dharma benefits from On-hit, Magic attack — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: When using skills, he gains Physical and Magical Defense, as well as enhanced Basic Attacks that inflict extra damage and slow.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost On-hit, Magic attack for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Clash Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye of the Phoenix | 2,020g | MDEF +180, PDEF +90, HP +1,350 Boosts HP Regen | Fits On-hit priority — Passive - Savagery — The next Basic Attack within 5s after using a skill deals an extra 210–420 physical damage to enemies within range and slows them by 15%–30% for 0.5s (slow effect halved for ranged attacks). |
| 2 | Starbreaker | 2,080g | PATK +90, HP +700, MSPD +7.5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Anti-Mage — Increases Magical Defense by (50% {ad}), up to 250. |
| 3 | Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Sunder — Grants 30% Physical Pierce. |
| 4 |  Destiny | 2,060g | PATK +75, ASPD +15%, HP +500 Negates fatal damage | 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. |
| 5 |  Immovable - Sky Dome | 3,280g | PATK +80, PDEF +150, CDR +10% Temp. damage reduction | Fits Attack speed 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 |  Boots of Resistance | 700g | MDEF +100, PDEF +50, MSPD +50 Shortens crowd control | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Siege Breaker — Deals 30% extra damage to enemies below 50% Health. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Mutation | Recommended for Tank Clash Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Abilities
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Truth Mantra (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Formlessness Mantra, and Truth Mantra on cooldown.
Passive
Heart Meridian Mantra
When using skills, he gains Physical and Magical Defense, as well as enhanced Basic Attacks that inflict extra damage and slow.
Skill 1
Formlessness Mantra
Dashes forward, dealing damage to enemies and crowd controlling them.
Skill 2
Enlightenment Mantra
Damages enemies in front of him and recovers Health.
Ultimate
Truth Mantra
Damages nearby enemies and knocks them back. If an enemy is knocked back into a wall, they take extra damage and are stunned.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Formlessness Mantra → Enlightenment Mantra → Truth Mantra → weave basic attacks
When: Clash Lane skirmish or objective fight
Counters & Matchups
🏛️ Camp Official Counter Data
Official counter reference from Camp HOK rank statistics.Dharma is strong into
Pick Dharma when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Dharma struggles into
Avoid Dharma or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
vs Similar Heroes
- Dharma vs Kaizer (Tank, Tier S): Kaizer is 1.6% pick / 51.4% WR. Dharma has +0.8% WR vs Kaizer in Camp data. Choose Dharma when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Kaizer for Clash Lane comfort.
- Dharma vs Dun (Tank, Tier S): Dun is 1.5% pick / 52.3% WR. Dun wins 0.1% more often globally. Choose Dharma when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Dun for Clash Lane comfort.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Trade on your power spike levels (2/4). Call jungler for dive only when enemy flash is down.
Teamfight Role
Engage on enemy carry when your team has follow-up. Body-block skillshots for your marksman.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Dharma sits at Tier B globally (52.2% WR). In high rank, pick only into favorable matchups or when you have a dedicated pocket pick. Camp data shows above-average win rate — prioritize when not hard-countered in draft.
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Dharma build compare
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Dharma Build 2026 FAQ
Quick answers for Dharma builds, arcana, counters, lane choice, and ranked value.
What is the best Dharma build in 2026?
The best Dharma build in 2026 uses Eye of the Phoenix, Starbreaker, Sage's Sanctuary, Destiny, Immovable - Sky Dome, Boots of Resistance. Play Dharma in Clash Lane, take Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye arcana, and usually run Flash. This recommendation is aligned with S15 (June 2026) and the 2026-09-21 HOKMeta data snapshot.
What is the best arcana for Dharma?
The best Dharma arcana setup is Lvl 5: Mutation, Lvl 5: Stealth, Lvl 5: Eagle Eye. Keep the core damage arcana first, then adjust movement speed, pierce, or sustain only when the matchup makes your lane unsafe.
What should Dharma build first?
Dharma usually wants Eye of the Phoenix first because the first item should stabilize Clash Lane clear speed, trading power, or tempo. If the lane is unsafe, adjust boots or a small defensive component first, but do not delay the core damage curve too long.
What should Dharma build against tanks?
Use the HOKMeta damage calculator or build compare tool to test penetration, sustained damage, and survivability against tank templates. The best anti-tank item choice depends on whether Dharma can keep attacking safely or needs a defensive item to survive the first engage.
Who counters Dharma?
Dharma is most vulnerable to Xiang Yu, Diaochan. Draft peel, respect engage range, and adjust items when the enemy lineup can dive or chain crowd control.
What lane does Dharma play?
Dharma is mainly played as a Tank in Clash Lane. In ranked games, prioritize a stable farm pattern and only rotate early when the wave state keeps your economy safe.