Start your Honor of Kings journey with confidence! Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the top 10 heroes to master first, perfect for new players in 2025.
By Miya Kassandra Lee
Pinay Gamer | MOBA Strategist | PH Sport News Writer
🎮 New to Honor of Kings? You’re Not Alone!
With the global rise of Honor of Kings (HOK), thousands of new players from Southeast Asia—especially the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia—are diving into the game for the first time. And if you’re one of them, welcome to the arena!
Now let’s be real: the hero pool is huge and can feel overwhelming at first. You might be asking:
- “Which hero should I unlock first?”
- “Are there heroes that are beginner-friendly?”
- “How do I learn the game without feeding every match?”
I got you. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, these 10 heroes will help you learn fast, rank up quicker, and avoid the usual newbie mistakes.
🥇 1. Luban No.7 – Marksman (Gold Lane)
🔧 Role: ADC (Attack Damage Carry)
Luban is practically made for beginners. His attack speed, range, and massive burst damage allow you to farm fast and deal serious damage in teamfights.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Long-range basic attacks
- Explosive ult
- Safe to play from a distance
Miya’s Tip: Don’t face-tank. Stay behind your tank/support and dish out damage while positioning safely.
🛡️ 2. Zhuang Zhou – Support/Tank
🔧 Role: Roamer
If you want to be the unsung hero of the team, this guy’s for you. He can absorb damage, cleanse crowd control, and save teammates in clutch moments.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Easy to survive with
- Protects carries
- Strong utility in any team comp
Miya’s Tip: Stick to your ADC like glue. Your job is to keep them alive and disrupt the enemy frontliners.
⚔️ 3. Arthur – Fighter/Tank (Solo Lane)
🔧 Role: Bruiser
Arthur is one of the most picked heroes for new players in China and SEA. He has simple mechanics, solid sustain, and can tank a fair bit of damage.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Great for 1v1 duels
- Durable without overcomplicated skills
- Clear objectives with ease
Miya’s Tip: Dive with your team, not alone. Time your initiations when enemies blow their key spells.
🔮 4. Diaochan – Mage (Mid Lane)
🔧 Role: Crowd Control Mage
Looking to dominate mid lane and chain-freeze your enemies to death? Diaochan brings damage, style, and utility in one clean kit.
Why You’ll Love Her:
- Strong AOE
- CC-based skillset
- Deadly in tight spaces
Miya’s Tip: Watch your positioning. Diaochan is powerful, but once stunned or focused, she’s toast.
💨 5. Han Xin – Assassin/Jungler
🔧 Role: Fast Clear Jungle
If you like zipping in, deleting an enemy, and vanishing before they react—Han Xin is your guy.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Extremely mobile
- Snowballs easily when ahead
- Satisfying mechanics
Miya’s Tip: Don’t fall into the “solo hero” trap. Time your ganks with lanes pushed and objectives spawning.
🏹 6. Hou Yi – Marksman
🔧 Role: Safe, Consistent ADC
Hou Yi is great for those who want to focus on clean mechanics without too much risk. His ultimate offers teamfight CC and reliable damage output.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Straightforward skill set
- Easy farming
- Long-range team stun
Miya’s Tip: Use your ultimate to turn the tide in tight teamfights—stun first, then reposition!
🌀 7. Sun Bin – Support Mage
🔧 Role: Speed Boost & Utility
Sun Bin is the backbone of smart teams. His skills don’t require perfect mechanics—just timing and awareness.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Boosts movement speed
- Great synergy with all junglers
- Can turn defense into offense
Miya’s Tip: Spam your speed boost to rotate fast across the map. Time your ult to save your team or interrupt enemies.
⚔️ 8. Lü Bu – Fighter/Tank
🔧 Role: Lifesteal Bruiser
LĂĽ Bu is a fan favorite for players who love sustain and 1v3 moments. Once he gets lifesteal, he becomes a dueling machine.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Immense sustain
- True damage output
- Scales with gold and grit
Miya’s Tip: Farm early, fight mid. Don’t dive too soon without items—you shine mid to late game.
💥 9. Marco Polo – Mobile Marksman
🔧 Role: Hit-and-run ADC
If you like high skill-cap heroes and learning movement mechanics, Marco is your guy. His dashes and damage scale beautifully with practice.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- High mobility
- Short cooldowns
- Rewarding for skilled players
Miya’s Tip: He’s not easy at first—but if you master Marco, you’ll dominate games left and right.
🌪️ 10. Zhao Yun – Jungler/Fighter
🔧 Role: Starter Jungle Pick
He’s simple. He’s tanky. He hits hard. Zhao Yun is the go-to jungle for new players because he can survive longer, gank efficiently, and hold his own even when behind.
Why You’ll Love Him:
- Forgiving for mistakes
- Balanced kit
- Easy to farm and gank with
Miya’s Tip: Focus on objective control. Secure buffs, dragons, and play the long game.
🎤 Final Words from Miya Kassandra Lee
Starting a new MOBA can be intimidating—especially one with global pros, massive metas, and mechanics galore. But here’s the real secret:
✅ You don’t need 100 heroes.
✅ You don’t need to be flashy.
âś… You just need 2-3 reliable, beginner-friendly heroes to build your fundamentals.
Once you understand positioning, rotations, and objectives, everything else will fall into place.
So, whether you’re repping PH, VN, TH, MY, or ID—these heroes are your stepping stones to greatness in Honor of Kings.
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Miya Kassandra Lee is a passionate gamer, seasoned writer, and lifelong sports fanatic. A proud Mobile Legends player and strategist, Miya has spent the past 16 years covering everything from esports tournaments to iGaming trends and sports headlines across Southeast Asia. With her deep knowledge of digital gaming culture and a flair for storytelling, she has become a trusted voice in the gaming and sports blogging scene.
Whether it’s breaking down the latest MLBB meta, reviewing new online casino platforms, or live-tweeting a championship game, Miya brings energy, insight, and a player’s perspective to every piece she writes. When she’s not grinding the ranks in-game or drafting her next feature, you’ll find her cheering courtside, hosting gaming streams, or diving deep into the latest game patches.
 “Gaming isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. And I’m here to tell those stories.”