Shangguan play tactics and how to ace it Honor of Kings

Which skill to upgrade

Upgrade Skill 2 first, then Skill 1

Equipments to buy

Shangguan has exceptional solo kill potential, capable of launching an assault as long as his skills are ready. To enable more frequent surprise attacks, prioritize Boots of Tranquility. Brilliance will contribute to his survival after an assassination attempt.

Skills summary

Passive Skill

Ink Array

Cooldown: 0
Cost: 0
Passive: Every third basic attack by Shangguan is enhanced, dealing an additional 300 (+40% AP) magic damage to enemies in a line. When Shangguan's ink from different skills touches, it unleashes a burst of ink force, dealing 300 (+40% AP) magic damage to nearby enemies (damage reduces by 50% if hit consecutively within 1 second). Shangguan recovers 150 (+20% AP) health upon touching the ink force and activates the enhanced basic attack.

Active Skill 1

Seal Technique: Swift Force

Cooldown: 5
Cost: 50
Shangguan swings a powerful stroke in the specified direction. The ink slows down as it travels, dealing 270/310/350/390/430/470 (+35% AP) magic damage to enemies it touches. Upon reaching its maximum range, the ink explodes, dealing the same amount of damage to nearby enemies.

Active Skill 2

Flying White: Hidden Edge

Cooldown: 1.5
Cost: 60
Shangguan selects a point and writes from his current position to that point. Upon landing, it deals 150/180/210/240/270/300 (+20% AP) magic damage to enemies it touches. During the writing, it deals 300/360/420/480/540/600 (+40% AP) magic damage and slows enemies by 50% for 2 seconds (charges every 12 seconds, up to 2 charges).

Active Skill 3

Cursive Script: Horizontal Scales

Cooldown: 40/35/30
Cost: 100
Shangguan dances with the ink, dealing 300/385/470 (+24% AP) magic damage to enemies in a line. If an enemy or another skill's ink is hit during the dash, Shangguan can dash again within 3 seconds via movement command (up to 5 dashes, can attack and cast spells during pauses, with 20% to 80% CD refunded based on the number of dashes performed). If Shangguan completes 5 dashes, he leaps into the air (untargetable during this time), continuously attacking nearby enemies, dealing 600/800/1000 (+45% AP) magic damage (up to 10 attacks).