How to Counter Kongming
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 SMid LaneWR: 49.4%Pick: 1.4%Ban: 0.2%
Best Counters to Kongming
Why These Counters Work
- • Tanks and supports peel and lock Kongming before they reach carry-killing range.
- • Assassins punish Kongming when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Their kit revolves around: Active skill hits on enemies grant 1 stack — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Kongming 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 Kongming?
Allain, Biron, Wuyan, Ying, Agudo are strong picks into Kongming on the international server.
How do you counter Kongming's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Kongming commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Kongming?
Build resist and HP vs Kongming's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Kongming strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Kongming is Tier S with 49.4% win rate, 1.4% pick rate, and 0.2% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).