How to Counter Zhou Yu
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: 51.1%Pick: 0.5%Ban: 0.0%
Best Counters to Zhou Yu
Why These Counters Work
- • Augran, Cao Cao, Dian Wei fit the current international counter list for this matchup.
- • Their kit revolves around: Damage from Basic Attacks and skills apply marks to enemy units and structures — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.
Common Mistakes
- • Standing in wave line for Zhou Yu 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 Zhou Yu?
Augran, Cao Cao, Dian Wei are strong picks into Zhou Yu on the international server.
How do you counter Zhou Yu's ultimate?
Save hard CC for when Zhou Yu commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.
What items help against Zhou Yu?
Build resist and HP vs Zhou Yu's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.
Is Zhou Yu strong in S12 (June 2026)?
Zhou Yu is Tier B with 51.1% win rate, 0.5% pick rate, and 0.0% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).