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How to Counter Ziya

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 AMid LaneWR: 51.1%Pick: 0.8%Ban: 0.1%

Best Counters to Ziya

Why These Counters Work

  • Tanks and supports peel and lock Ziya before they reach carry-killing range.
  • Assassins punish Ziya when key defensive cooldowns are down.
  • Their kit revolves around: After hitting a target, gains EXP if it is defeated within 4s — counters that interrupt or outscale this win condition work best.

Common Mistakes

  • Standing in wave line for Ziya 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 Ziya?

Biron, Charlotte, Yao are strong picks into Ziya on the international server.

How do you counter Ziya's ultimate?

Save hard CC for when Ziya commits with ultimate; spread formation and disengage during the power window.

What items help against Ziya?

Build resist and HP vs Ziya's damage profile (Mage); Purify or grievous wounds when their kit relies on CC or sustain.

Is Ziya strong in S12 (June 2026)?

Ziya is Tier A with 51.1% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, and 0.1% ban rate (Camp HOK, 2026-06-07).