Is Mozi good in Honor of Kings?

Current HOKMeta data lists Mozi as Tier S, with 49.4% win rate and 1.4% pick rate. Mozi is worth playing if your team needs reliable Mid Lane pressure, but you should avoid blind-picking into Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha without peel or defensive item planning.

How do you play Mozi in teamfights?

In teamfights, Mozi should respect enemy engage range first, then play around the hero's Mage job: dealing damage, protecting carries, or entering after key control is used. When behind, clear waves and preserve cooldowns instead of face-checking fog.

SMid Lane

Mozi Build, Items, Arcana & Counters

Mozi is a Tier S Mid Lane pick. Get the best build, core items, arcana, battle spell, counters, and tool-backed item decisions.

WR 49.4%Pick 1.4%Ban 0.9%

Build answer

Mozi best build for S15 (June 2026)

International server

Updated: 2026-08-07

Reviewed by: HOKMeta

Role, lane, difficulty

Mid Lane · Mage · Tier S · Medium

Current patch rates

49.4% WR · 1.4% Pick · 0.9% Ban

Core 3 items

Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Sage's Tome

Best arcana

Lvl 5: Fate, Lvl 5: Hunt, Lvl 5: Void

Battle spell

Flash

Best into

Cirrus, Lam, Li Bai

Watch out for

Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha

Mozi TL;DR

Tier S49.4% WRMid Lane

Mozi: Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies.

Fast conclusion

Mozi is a Tier S Mid Lane pick with 49.4% win rate.

Peacebringer → Cannon Blast → Think Inside the Box → weave basic attacks

Core 3 items

Savant's Wrath

Void Staff

Sage's Tome

Pick when

You need a current high-priority Mid Lane pick and your draft can play around its main timing.

Avoid when

Main threats: Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha.

Open full counter pageMatchup notes, strong targets, and heroes that punish Mozi.

Current patch decision guide

How to decide if Mozi is the right pick

Pick Mozi if

Pick Mozi when your team needs a Tier S Mid Lane option and the draft gives this hero enough space to play around core cooldowns.

Avoid Mozi if

Avoid Mozi when the enemy composition directly attacks the hero's main weakness or your team cannot support the Mid Lane game plan.

Power spikes

First completed core item: check whether the hero can now contest lane or jungle tempo.
Two to three item point: decide whether to group for objectives or keep farming toward the late-game plan.
Final defensive or damage item: adapt to the enemy threat instead of following the build blindly.

Build decision

Start from the recommended build, then adjust based on whether the enemy is forcing burst survival, anti-tank damage, anti-heal, or safer positioning.

Matchup logic

Use the counter page and build compare tool together: first identify the threat, then test whether damage, defense, or utility gives the better answer.

Common mistakes

Following the build without checking the enemy draft.

Taking fights before the first meaningful item spike.

Ignoring wave state and vision before rotating.

30-day trend

Last 30 days of win rate, pick rate, and ban rate

Use daily snapshots to see whether this hero is heating up, cooling down, or simply staying popular without converting that attention into wins.

Win rate

Current 49.37%

7d change -0.41 pts

30d change -0.62 pts

Pick rate

Current 1.45%

7d change +0.11 pts

30d change -0.03 pts

Ban rate

Current 0.90%

7d change +0.11 pts

30d change +0.08 pts

Trend read

Mozi currently sits at 49.37% win rate, with a 30-day move of -0.62 pts and a 7-day move of -0.41 pts.

Win rate is falling by -0.62 pts.

Pick rate is falling by -0.03 pts.

Ban rate is climbing by +0.08 pts.

Patch reason

There is no current-season official balance entry to cite in the last 45 days.

Tools

Test Mozi damage and item builds

Use the calculator for combo damage, or compare two item builds side by side before changing your ranked setup.

Damage calculator Compare builds

Best Build for Mozi

End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.

Build philosophy

Mozi benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.

Passive: Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies.

Magic attackCooldown reductionPenetration

Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.

3 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.

Recommended item build order
#	Item	Gold	Stats	Why
1	Savant's Wrath	2,140g	MATK +210 Greatly boosts MATK	Fits Movement speed priority — Passive - Swift — Grants 50 Movement Speed.
2	Void Staff	2,040g	MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank	Fits Cooldown reduction priority — Passive - Firstlight — When dealing damage to enemy heroes with Basic Attacks or skills, grants a shield that negates (250–500 + 4% HP) damage to self and the nearby teammate with the lowest Health for 3s. When no teammates are nearby, shield value increases by 50%.
3	Sage's Tome	2,610g	MATK +350, CDR +10% Great for mages	Fits Attack speed priority — Passive - Cold Steel — When taking damage, reduces the attacker's Attack Speed by 20%–40% and Movement Speed by 7.5%–15% for 2.5s.
4	Splendor	2,080g	MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility	Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Mist Veil — Grants a shield that negates 400–800 (+7% extra HP) magical damage every 15s.
5	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.
6	Enigma - Moon Goddess	3,340g	MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility	Temp. invincibility supports your Magic attack focus.

Best Arcana & Spells

Arcana and battle spell setup
Slot	Choice	Effect
Primary	Nightmare	Recommended for Mage Mid Lane
Spell	Flash	Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive.

Abilities

Skill Order

Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Think Inside the Box (max Skill 2 first)

Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Peacebringer, and Think Inside the Box on cooldown.

Passive

Fight for Peace

Every 4th Basic Attack deals area damage and knocks back enemies. Gains shield stacks when using skills, for up to 3 stacks.

Skill 1

Peacebringer

Dashes in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies in his path. The next Basic Attack is enhanced, becoming Fight for Peace.

Skill 2

Cannon Blast

Fires a shell in the target direction, stunning and dealing area damage to the 1st enemy hit. The shell leaves a crater in the ground after reaching its max range or hitting an enemy, dealing damage over time to enemies that step in it.

Ultimate

Think Inside the Box

Deals damage over time to enemies within a certain range of himself, stunning enemies every time he deals damage.

Combos

1. Standard trade
Peacebringer → Cannon Blast → Think Inside the Box → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight

Counters & Matchups

🏛️ Camp Official Counter Data

Official counter reference from Camp HOK rank statistics.

Mozi is strong into

Pick Mozi when the enemy drafts these heroes.

Mozi struggles into

Avoid Mozi or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.

Full counter analysis →

vs Similar Heroes

Mozi vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Daji wins 1.1% more often globally. Choose Mozi when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
Mozi vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 1.9% more often globally. Choose Mozi when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.

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+)

Mozi is a Tier S staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Ban rate 1.1% — expect Mozi to be removed in tryhard lobbies; have a backup in the same role.

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Mozi build compare

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Mozi Build 2026 FAQ

Quick answers for Mozi builds, arcana, counters, lane choice, and ranked value.

What is the best Mozi build in 2026?

The best Mozi build in 2026 uses Savant's Wrath, Void Staff, Sage's Tome, Splendor, Sage's Sanctuary, Enigma - Moon Goddess. Play Mozi in Mid Lane, take Lvl 5: Fate, Lvl 5: Hunt, Lvl 5: Void arcana, and usually run Flash. This recommendation is aligned with S15 (June 2026) and the 2026-08-07 HOKMeta data snapshot.

What is the best arcana for Mozi?

The best Mozi arcana setup is Lvl 5: Fate, Lvl 5: Hunt, Lvl 5: Void. Keep the core damage arcana first, then adjust movement speed, pierce, or sustain only when the matchup makes your lane unsafe.

What should Mozi build first?

Mozi usually wants Savant's Wrath first because the first item should stabilize Mid Lane clear speed, trading power, or tempo. If the lane is unsafe, adjust boots or a small defensive component first, but do not delay the core damage curve too long.

What should Mozi build against tanks?

Use the HOKMeta damage calculator or build compare tool to test penetration, sustained damage, and survivability against tank templates. The best anti-tank item choice depends on whether Mozi can keep attacking safely or needs a defensive item to survive the first engage.

Who counters Mozi?

Mozi is most vulnerable to Dolia, Guiguzi, Nezha. Draft peel, respect engage range, and adjust items when the enemy lineup can dive or chain crowd control.

What lane does Mozi play?

Mozi is mainly played as a Mage in Mid Lane. In ranked games, prioritize a stable farm pattern and only rotate early when the wave state keeps your economy safe.