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How to Counter Donghuang

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 S+RoamingWR: 47.7%Pick: 0.8%Ban: 3.2%

Best Counters to Donghuang

Why These Counters Work

  • Assassins punish Donghuang when key defensive cooldowns are down.
  • Their kit revolves around: Every time a dark orb passes through an enemy, it deals damage and restores Health to him — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.

Common Mistakes

  • Isolating without team follow-up — Donghuang 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 Donghuang?

Wukong, Musashi, Ying are strong picks into Donghuang on the international server.

How do you counter Donghuang's ultimate?

Save hard CC for when Donghuang commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.

What items help against Donghuang?

Build resist and HP vs Donghuang's damage profile (Tank); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.

Is Donghuang strong in S12 (June 2026)?

Donghuang is Tier S+ with 47.7% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, and 3.2% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).