Kongming
Kongming: Active skill hits on enemies grant 1 stack.
Build core
Rush Boots of the Arcane, Savant's Wrath, Insatiable Tome, then complete Void Staff, Enigma - Moon Goddess
Combo
Arcane Assault → Time Shift → Winning Strategy → weave basic attacks
Draft
Kongming excels into Han Xin, Jing, Ukyo Tachibana. Avoid blind picking into Allain, Biron, Wuyan without team peel.
Best Build for Kongming
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Kongming benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Active skill hits on enemies grant 1 stack. At the max of 5 stacks, he summons prisms to attack nearby enemies.
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 |  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. |
| 2 |  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. |
| 3 |  Savant's Wrath | 2,140g | MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Doom — {ap} +30% |
| 4 |  Void Staff | 2,040g | MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
| 5 |  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. |
| 6 |  Splendor | 2,080g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Temp. invincibility supports your Magic attack focus. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Smite / Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Winning Strategy (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Arcane Assault, and Winning Strategy on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Arcane Assault → Time Shift → Winning Strategy → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Time for Tactics
Active skill hits on enemies grant 1 stack. At the max of 5 stacks, he summons prisms to attack nearby enemies.
Skill 1
Arcane Assault
Fires 3 prisms in a cone-shaped area, dealing damage to enemies hit.
Skill 2
Time Shift
Teleports in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies near the start and end points.
Ultimate
Winning Strategy
Channels briefly and unleashes a Spirit Bomb at the target enemy, dealing grievous damage. If the bomb defeats an enemy hero, the skill's cooldown is reduced by 80%.
Counters & Matchups
Kongming is strong into
Pick Kongming when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Kongming struggles into
Avoid Kongming 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+)
Kongming is a Tier S staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Pick rate 1.4% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Kongming.
vs Similar Heroes
- Kongming vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Daji wins 1.8% more often globally. Choose Kongming when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Kongming vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 2.6% more often globally. Choose Kongming when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Kongming build?
Recommended: Ardent Dominion, Sage's Tome, Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Scepter of Reverberation, Splendor.
How to counter Kongming?
Pick Allain, Biron, Wuyan. Strong into Han Xin, Jing, Ukyo Tachibana.
Is Kongming good in current season?
Kongming is Tier S Mage with 49.42% win rate, 1.42% pick rate, and 0.22% ban rate (Camp HOK international).