How to Counter Diaochan
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 AMid LaneWR: 48.4%Pick: 0.8%Ban: 0.1%
Best Counters to Diaochan
Why These Counters Work
- • Tanks and supports peel and lock Diaochan before they reach carry-killing range.
- • Assassins punish Diaochan when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Mages outrange Diaochan in lane and force skill trades on their terms.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Diaochan to land skill combos for free.
- • Hard engaging while {name} still has crowd-control abilities available.
- • Roaming without punishing {name} after they burn skills on the minion wave.
FAQ
Who counters Diaochan?
Liang, Mulan, Dun, Meng Ya, Luara are strong picks into Diaochan on the international server.
How do you counter Diaochan's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Diaochan commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Diaochan?
Build resist and HP vs Diaochan's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Diaochan strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Diaochan is Tier A with 48.4% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, and 0.1% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).