How to Counter Shi
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 BMid LaneWR: 50.8%Pick: 0.6%Ban: 0.3%
Best Counters to Shi
Why These Counters Work
- • Assassins punish Shi when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Their kit revolves around: The farther away the enemy is, the more damage skills deal — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Shi 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 Shi?
Athena are strong picks into Shi on the international server.
How do you counter Shi's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Shi commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Shi?
Build resist and HP vs Shi's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Shi strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Shi is Tier B with 50.8% win rate, 0.6% pick rate, and 0.3% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).