Li Xin
Li Xin is a recommended climb pick this patch:
- Tier S+ in current meta
- 52.2% win rate — above average
- 1.9% pick rate — popular in ranked
Based on Camp HOK tier, win/pick/ban rates — not a guarantee in every draft.
See all lane climb picks →Li Xin: Basic Attacks and Skill 2 grant EXP when they hit enemy heroes.
Build core
Rush Boots of Resistance, Axe of Torment, Spikemail, then complete Cuirass of Savagery, Destiny
Combo
Lightning Dash → Chaos Wave → Light Awakening → weave basic attacks
Draft
Li Xin excels into Da Qiao, Liang. Avoid blind picking into Cai Yan, Da Qiao, Guiguzi without team peel.
Best Build for Li Xin
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Li Xin benefits from Physical attack, Survivability — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Basic Attacks and Skill 2 grant EXP when they hit enemy heroes.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Physical attack, Survivability 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 |  Pure Sky | 2,140g | PATK +80, PDEF +150, CDR +10% Temp. damage reduction | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Maim — Skills slow the first enemy hero hit by 10%–20% and reduce damage taken from that enemy by 20% for 3s. |
| 2 |  Frostscar's Embrace | 2,060g | PATK +60, PDEF +300, CDR +10% Enhanced BAs slow | Fits Physical attack 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). |
| 3 |  Starbreaker | 2,080g | PATK +90, HP +700, MSPD +7.5% Anti-tank | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Sunder — Grants 30% Physical Pierce. |
| 4 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | 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 |  Destiny | 2,060g | PATK +75, ASPD +15%, HP +500 Negates fatal damage | Fits Physical attack 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 |  Demonsbane | 2,060g | PATK +90, MDEF +150, HP +600 Boosts Magical Defense | Fits Physical attack priority — Passive - Anti-Mage — Increases Magical Defense by (50% {ad}), up to 250. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Conflict | Recommended for Warrior Clash Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Light Awakening (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Lightning Dash, and Light Awakening on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Lightning Dash → Chaos Wave → Light Awakening → weave basic attacks
When: Clash Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Ashen Razor
Basic Attacks and Skill 2 grant EXP when they hit enemy heroes.
Skill 1
Lightning Dash
Dashes in the target direction.
Skill 2
Chaos Wave
Unleashes sword energy in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies in its path and slowing them.
Ultimate
Dark Awakening
Awakens and enters Revenge Form.
Counters & Matchups
Li Xin is strong into
Pick Li Xin when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Li Xin struggles into
Avoid Li Xin or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
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
Flank or dive backline after tanks commit. Do not start fights without vision on enemy jungler.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Li Xin is a Tier S+ staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Ban rate 1.3% — expect Li Xin to be removed in tryhard lobbies; have a backup in the same role. Camp data shows above-average win rate — prioritize when not hard-countered in draft.
vs Similar Heroes
- Li Xin vs Chicha (Warrior, Tier S): Chicha is 1.5% pick / 50.2% WR. Li Xin has +2.4% WR vs Chicha in Camp data. Choose Li Xin when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Chicha for Clash Lane comfort.
- Li Xin vs Augran (Warrior, Tier S+): Augran is 1.2% pick / 46.9% WR. Li Xin has +5.6% WR vs Augran in Camp data. Choose Li Xin when you need Clash Lane identity; choose Augran for Jungling comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Li Xin build?
Recommended: Pure Sky, Frostscar's Embrace, Starbreaker, Sage's Sanctuary, Destiny, Demonsbane.
How to counter Li Xin?
Pick Cai Yan, Da Qiao, Guiguzi. Strong into Da Qiao, Liang.
Is Li Xin good in current season?
Li Xin is Tier S+ Warrior with 52.24% win rate, 1.86% pick rate, and 1.32% ban rate (Camp HOK international).