How to Counter Xiao Qiao
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: 48.7%Pick: 1.9%Ban: 0.1%
Best Counters to Xiao Qiao
Why These Counters Work
- • Assassins punish Xiao Qiao when key defensive cooldowns are down.
- • Mages outrange Xiao Qiao in lane and force skill trades on their terms.
- • Their kit revolves around: Hitting enemies with skills enhances herself, increasing her Movement Speed — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Xiao Qiao 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 Xiao Qiao?
Liu Bei, Menki, Cirrus are strong picks into Xiao Qiao on the international server.
How do you counter Xiao Qiao's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Xiao Qiao commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Xiao Qiao?
Build resist and HP vs Xiao Qiao's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Xiao Qiao strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Xiao Qiao is Tier S with 48.7% win rate, 1.9% pick rate, and 0.1% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).