Yao play tactics and how to ace it Honor of Kings

Which skill to upgrade

Upgrade Skill 1 first, then Skill 2

Equipments to buy

Build:

• Hybrid Tank: This build allows for sustained combat, providing both damage and durability.
• Burst Potential: Capable of waiting out the 2-second combat duration to unleash ultimate ability damage.
• High Cooldown Reduction: Enables more frequent skill usage.
• Role in Mid to Late Game: Acts as a damage sponge for the team while also functioning as a flank disruptor.

Skills summary

Passive Skill

Gift of the Stars
Cooldown: 0
Cost: 0
Yao's abilities accumulate Star Power. Hitting enemy units with his skills restores 2% of his maximum health. When Star Power surges, Yao gains an enhanced skill for the next 3 seconds. Using the enhanced skill turns his next basic attack into a Cleave, dealing an additional 70 (+20% physical bonus) physical damage.

Active Skill 1

Sky Splitter
Cooldown: 6
Cost: 0
Yao rapidly spins his blade, dealing 160/224/288/352/416/480 (+100% physical bonus) physical damage to enemies around him.

Active Skill 2

Star Chaser
Cooldown: 7
Cost: 0
Yao quickly dashes to the left, dealing 100/120/140/160/180/200 (+50% physical bonus) physical damage to enemies in his path and slowing them by 50% for 1-2 seconds (scales with skill level).

Active Skill 3

Return to Dust
Cooldown: 15
Cost: 0
Yao unleashes his power to return to his position from 2 seconds ago (cannot move more than 600 units), clearing Star Shavings, and deals 250/375/500 (+100% physical bonus) magical damage to enemies along the path and at the destination. Passive: 40% of the damage Yao takes is converted into Star Shavings, which are resolved over 2 seconds.